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PSALMODY: 


A      COLLECTION      OF 


HYMNS 


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PUBLIC    AND    SOCIAL    WORSHIP. 


COMPILED  BY  ORDER  OF  THE 


FREEWILL  BAPTIST  GENERAL  CONt'ERENCE. 


PUBLISHED  BY  THE 

FREEWILL  BAPTIST  PRINTING  ESTABLISHMENT 
DOVER,   N.  H. 


ADVERTISEMENT. 

In  compliance  with  a  recommendation  of  tlie  Fourteenth 
General  Conference  of  the  Freewill  Baptists  in  North 
America,  the  corporators  of  the  Freewill  Baptist  Printing 
Establishment  appointed  the  undersigned  a  Committee  for 
the  compilation  of  a  new  H}ann  Book,  for  the  use  of 
the  churches  and  congregations  of  the  Denomination. 
Said  Committee,  having,  according  to  the  best  of  their 
abUity,  attended  to  the  duty  assigned  them,  submit  the 
following  work  as  the  result  of  their  efforts. 
^  A.  K.  MOULTON, 

SILAS  CURTIS, 
JOHN  FULLONTON, 
M.  J.  STEEEE, 
JONATHAN  WOODMAN, 
P.  S.  BUHBANK, 
OEEN  B.  CHENEY.     . 
March,  18-53. 


Entered,  according  to  Act  of  Congress,  in  the  year  1853,  by  the 

rKEEWiLL  Baptist  Printing  Establishment, 

In  the  Clerk's  Office  of  the  District  Court  of  the  District  of  New  Hampihlre, 


STEREOTTPED   AT  THE 
301TOIV    ITEREOTYFE     FOUNDRY. 


PEEFACE. 


Heaven  is  the  seat  and  home  of  song.  It  is  not  strange 
therefore  that  the  pious  on  earth,  bending  their  footsteps 
thither,  anticipating  their  future  employment,  should  give 
expression  to  their  religious  emotions  in  hymns  of  praise. 
Hence,  in  ail  ages  of  the  church,  the  singing  of  the  songs  of 
Zion  has  constituted  an  essential  part  of  worship.  But, 
that  this  exercise  should  be  at  once  interesting  and  profit- 
able, it  is  of  the  first  importance  that  suitable  and  apf)ro- 
priate  hymns  should  be  furnished.  Poetry  is  the  language  of 
emotion.  Through  it  the  heart  finds  its  distinctive  utterance. 
Correct  sentiment  in  prose  may  be  read  with  interest  and 
profit,  and,  if  written  in  rh^'tlim  and  measure,  it  may  be  set 
to  notes  and  sung.  But  no  exactness  of  versification,  no 
perfection  of  rhyme  and  accent,  can  atone  for  the  absence 
of  that  fervid  and  impassioned  diction  v/hich  constitutes 
the  true  essence  of  poetry.  Hymns,  to  meet  the  demands 
of  enlightened  Christianity,  must  also  possess  at  least  a 
moderate  share  of  literary  excellence.  And  yet,  for  sacred 
melody,  an  exuberance  of  ornament  is  not  only  superfluous, 
but  inconsistent.  A  plain,  flowing  style,  a  succession  of 
appropriate  figures,  a  smooth  and  easy  versification,  are  best 
adapted  to  produce  the  desired  effect ;  furnishing  the  most 
suitable  medium  through  which  the  pious  heart  can  breathe 
its  devotions. 

It  is  hoped  that  this  compilation  will  show  that  these 
points,  in  particular,  as  well  as  others  essential  to  the  de- 
Bired  end,  have  not  been  overlooked  nor  misconceived. 

The  compilers  of  this  work  have  endeavored  to  restore 
the  original  reading  in  cases  where,  in  the  hands  of  other 
compilers,  hymns  have  undergone  such  changes  as  did  not 
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PREFACE. 

essentially  improve  them ;  and  where  a  decided  imprOTe- 
ment  has  been  made,  no  pains  have  been  spared  to  select 
the  most  desu'able  versions. 

Hymns  containing  sentiments  obviously  inharmonious 
"with  the  faith  of  those  for  Avhom  this  book  is  especially 
designed  have  been  excluded,  though  in  some  instances 
possessing,  in  other  respects,  rare  merits.  If,  however,  there 
should  occasionally  occur  a  sentence  which  might  be  con- 
strued into  a  slight  leaning  towards  an  erroneous  doctrine  . 
or  an  exploded  dogma,  it  should  be  borne  in  mind  that 
more  may  be  gained  by  givitig  to  the  genius  of  poetry  a 
little  latitude  than  by  placing  it  under  too  much  restriction ; 
and  that  there  are  hymns  whose  language  may,  in  a  single 
instance,  leave  us  in  doubt  as  to  the  author's  meaning, 
which,  nevertheless,  are  too  good  to  be  lost. 

I«L  the  arrangement  of  the  hymns,  regard  has  been  had  to 
the  natural  order  suggested  by  some  relation  which  the 
subjects  treated  of  sustain  to  each  other;  and  the  hymns 
arranged  under  the  several  general  subjects  which  treat  of 
particular  topics  are  grouped  together;  though  these  sub- 
divisions are  not  noticed  in  the  table  of  contents.  A  little 
attention  to  the  order  of  arrangement  which  extends  through 
the  book  will  render  the  whole  system  plain  and  practi- 
cal. By  consulting  the  alphabetical  index  of  subjects,  one 
is  conducted  to  a  group  of  hymns  treating  more  or  less 
directly  on  the  topic  in  question,  from  which  he  can  make 
his  selection  at  pleasure.  The  scriptural  references  being 
full,  and,  as  it  is  hoped,  generally  accurate,  will  afford  great 
aid  to  the  same  end  ;  but  the  index  just  referred  to  is  most 
to  be  relied  on,  though  even  this  cannot  be  supposed  to 
be  perfect. 

The  work  thus  ])repared  goes  to  the  churches  with  the 
gincere  and  most  fervent  i^rayers  of  the  compilers,  that  it 
may  aid  the  pious  in  their  devotions,  tend  to  elevate  and 
improve  the  standard  of  sacred  music  in  our  congregations, 
and  contribute  in  no  small  degree  to  the  advancement  and 
triumphs  of  the  glorious  cause  and  kingdom  of  Christ,  in 
"whose  sight  <' praise  is  comely.'* 

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CONTENTS. 


HfMjr 

WOKSHIP  AND   PK AISE ISd 

THE  SABBATH 81-99 

BEING  AND  ATTRIBUTES   OF  GOD 100-142 

CHEATION  AND  PROVIDENCE ..143-169 

CHRIST 170-235  , 

OFFICES  OF  CHRIST 23(3-255 

SALVATION  THROUGH   CHRIST 256-274 

PRAISE  TO  CHRIST 275-296 

HOLY  SPIRIT 297-321! 

PRAISE  TO  THE  TRINITY 323-329 

HOLY  SCRIPTURES 330-345 

GOSPEL  AND    ITS    INVITATIONS 34(>-376 

APPEALS  TO  THE  IMPENITENT 377-413 

REPENTANCE  AND   CONVERSION , 414-451 

THE  CONVERT 452-467 

THE  CHURCH 468-49i 

BAPTISM 492-509 

THE  LORD'S  SUPFER 510-52? 

CHRISTIAN  FELLOWSHIP 528-541 

CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE   AND  LABORS 542-703 

PRAYER   AND   WATCHFULNESS 704-72U 

CHRISTIAN  GRACES 724-760 

C5*  (5) 


^  CONTENTS. 

MEiJTiNG  AND  PARTING 76l-?t3 

BACKSLIDING 773-785 

THE   MINISTRY. 786-804 

DEDICATION »...- 805-816 

REVIVALS 817-^1 

MISSIONS 832-680 

SABBATH   SCHOOLS * 881-904 

MORAL  ENTERPRISES 905-927 

SEAMEN .**».....  928-943 

THE  SEASONS. 944-9C2 

ANNUAL  AND   SPECIAL  OCCASIONS 963-992 

MORNING  AND  EVENING 993-1024 

YOUTH  AND  OLD  AGE 1025-1048 

TIME  AND  ETERNITY 1049-1066 

AFFLICTION * 1067-1084 

DEATH , 1085-1131 

RESURRECTION * .1132-1140 

THE   JUDGMENT 1141-1157 

HEAVEN 1158-1187 

MISCELLANEOUS * c 1168-1232 

DOXOLOGJES. 

h 


ALPHABETICAL  INDEX  OP  SUBJECTS. 


A. 

ABIDING  CITY,  657. 
Abraham,  offering  of,  1219. 
Absence  from  Christ  deprecated,  579, 
712. 
final,  from  God  intolerable,  1141. 
Accepted  time,  3,  2'6,  379,  387,  403, 

413,  1033. 
Acquaintance  vvilh  G©d,  392. 
Active  Piety,  697,  698,  700,  701,  993. 
Adoption,  17,  233,  448,  45'o,  557. 
Advent  of  Christ,  first,  see  Christy 
birth  of> 
second,   255,   294.      See    Jud-r- 
mcnt. 
Adversity,  rejoicing  in,  G16-618. 
Advocate,  see  Christ. 
Afflicted,  sympathy  with,  741.    See 

Beneoulf  nc8> 
Affliction,  10o7~1084. 

beneficial,  613,  614,  1069-1073, 

1083. 
Christ  a  support  in,  1204,  1218 
deliverance  in,  1219,  12:il. 
God  a  refuge  in,  593,  606,  1067, 

1075,  1083. 
God's  presence  in,  1074-1078. 
praise  for  deliverance  from,  1076, 

1217. 
prayer  in,  1068-1074. 
submission  in,  see  Resignation. 
Alarming,  see  Sinners,  warning  to. 
Angels  in  heaven,  477. 

ministering,  159,  621, 1014,  1016, 

1103. 
mission arv,  862. 
praise  of,  235,  278,  281,  289. 
song  of,  171-175,  177-180,  182, 
185. 
Anger  of  God,  slow  to  rise,  123,  152, 

162. 
Anniversary  of  Sabbath  school,  896, 


temperance,  927. 


Annual  and  special  occasions,  963^ 
992.     See  Close  of  the  Year  — 
Fast  —  J^ational        Hijmns  — 
Jfew  Year  —  Thanksgiving. 
Anti-slavery,  851,  879,  909-923. 
all  men  eqi!.al,  909,  916,  919. 
appeal  to  the  slaveholder,  911. 
ejnancipation      desired,    915  — 
progressing,  921-923  —  accom- 
plished, 918. 
picture  of  slavery,  910. 
plagues  of  Egypt,  917. 
prayer  for  the  slave,  913,  914  — 

for  slavehclders,  920. 
slave    pleading    for   emancipa- 
tion, 919. 
warning  to  Wicked  magistratef^^ 
912. 
Anxiety  for  kindred,  684. 
Apostasy,  danger  of,  723.    See  Back" 

diding. 
Appeals,  see  Sinner,  appeals  to. 
Ark  of  safety,  628. 
Armor,  spiritual,  670-672,  719. 
Ascension,  see  Christ,  ascension  of. 
Ashamed  of  Jesus,  563-566. 
Atonement,  206,  211,  212,  238,  248, 
260,  265,  370,  442.    See  Christ, 
blood  of —  a  Priest  —  SacriJicQ 
—  Lamb  of  Qod. 
Attributes  and    being   of   God,  see 

Being,  and  Attributes. 
Autumn,  953,  954. 
Awakened,  see  Sinner,  awakened. 

B. 

BACKSLIDER,  entreated  to  retu  a, 

259,  781,  782. 
mourning  for,  678,  679,  682,  683. 
restored,  779,  785. 
returning,  428, 773,777-780, 1192. 
supplication  of,   594,  778,  780, 

784. 
warning  to,  775. 


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ALPHABETICAL    INDEX    OE    SUBJECTS. 


Backsliding,  773-785. 

lamented,  382,  579,  604, 773,  774, 
776,  777,  783,  1193. 
Baptisnj,  492-509. 
after,  509. 
command  for,  497. 
delightin,499,  500,  507,  508. 
following  Christ  in,  498,  499. 
morning,  494. 
of  Christ,  492-496. 
Spirit  invoked  at,  500,  502-505. 
Balm  of  Life,  see  Oospdj  Balm  of 

Life. 
Barren  fig  tree,  393,  394. 
Bearing  the    cross,  467,  669.     See 
Christians  hearing  the  cross. 
one  another's  burdens,  487,  533, 
540,764. 
Beatitudes,  532,  649,  689,  752. 
,     Bemg  and  attributes  of  God,  100- 
142.     See  Ood,  existence  of — 
eternity  of — goodness  of —  i)n- 
mutability     of —  infinity    of — 
mercy  of —  om/niputence  of,  &c. 
Believer,  see  Christians. 
Benevolence,  685-699. 

exemplified  by  the  Savi'.)r,  693- 
695. 
•»    Birthday,  989,  990. 
*  Birth  of  Christ,  see  Christ,  birth  of. 

Blessings  of  fearing  God,  631. 
of  obedience,  567,  ofiS,  1208. 
of  pardon  and  justification,  556., 

569. 
of  the  benevolent,  687-689,  691 , 

696,  741. 
of  the  devout,  22. 
of  the  practical  hearer,  357,  5o7, 

568. 
of  the  pure  in  heart,  567,  649, 

688,  689. 
of  those  that  mourn,  1079. 
of  wisdom,  1190. 
Blindness,  spiritual,  597,  850. 
Blood  of  Christ,  see  Christ,  blood  of. 
victory  through,  639,  1180-1183. 
Born  of  God,  233,  298.     See  Regen- 
eration. 
Bow  of  promise,  136,  726,  1222. 
Bread  of  heaven,  562. 
Broken  heart,  see  Heart,  broken. 
Brotherly  love,  see  Fellowship,  Chris- 
tian. 
Burden  of  guilt,  see  Ouilt. 

laid  on  Christ,  260,  620,  1218, 
1224. 


CANAAN,  292, 562, 1088, 1162, 1173 

1174. 
Care,  cast  on  God,  576,  620,  642. 


Charity,  see  Benevolence,  and  Love. 
Children,    blessed    by   Christ,    887t 

1040. 
death  of,  900,  901,  1122-1124. 
instructed    in   Sabbath    school, 

888,  890. 
praise  from,  891-894,  897. 
prayer  for,  887,  1040-1042,  1213, 

1214. 
prayer  of,  894,  1043. 
Christ,  advent  of,  see  Advent. 

Advocate,  28,  232, 234, 238, 241- 

244, 712. 
all  in  all,  253,  274,  419,  542, 596, 

630. 
ascension  of,  216,  225-228. 
atonement  of,  see  Atonement. 
birth  of,  171-191. 
blood  of,  204-207,  209-214,  225, 

241),  248,  259,  260,  264,  265, 

266,  282,  307,  368,  442,  444, 

456,  457,  1211. 
blood  of,  only  v/ay  of  salvation, 

238,  265,  266,  273,  338,  437, 

442,  448. 
Captain,  670-673. 
Coniforter,^53. 
coming  of,  see  Advent. 
co3nj):isMi()u  of,  199,  252, 258, 268, 

272,  274,  377,  525. 
con(}ueror,  216,  222,  224,  225, 

238,  244,  279,  293,  1095. 
coror.ation  of,  255,  295. 
cross  of,  213,  269,  270,  372,  449, 

450,  516,  120.),  1201. 
cross  of,  contemplated,  641. 
dpath  of,  20^1-211. 
divinity  of,  see  Christ,  Ood  and 

man,  and  true  God. 
ever-living,  219,  229,  230,  243, 

244,  271,  277. 
exaltation  of.  235,  255,  284. 
example  of,'l93,  197,  199,  231, 

52(i,  527,  693-695. 
excellence  of,  192,  276,  282,  549. 
faithfulness  of,  230. 
foundation,  sure,  237,  271. 
foundation  of  the  church,  468. 
fountain  of  life,  263,  264,  365, 

827. 
Friend,  237,  213,  515,  5G1,  1203, 

.1204. 
God  and  man,  214,  220,  222, 225, 

359,  367,  444,  1202,  1232. 
humility  of,  195,  197-199. 
intercession  of,  233,  235,  239, 

24 1, 243, 244,  394.    See  Christ, 

Advocate. 
Judge,  275,  1141,  1143,  1149, 

1150,  1153. 
King,<225-227, 236, 238, 284, 293, 

1201. 


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ALPHABETICAL   INDEX   OP   SUBJECTS. 


Christ  knocking  at  the  door,  383,  395. 
Lamb  of  ^od,  259,  260,264, 281, 

286-288,  291,  296. 
life,  245,  27]. 

light  of  the  world,  185,188,  190. 
love  of,  204,  205,  252,  268,  269, 

292,  359,  514-518,   524,  526, 

G03,  1198. 
love  of  Christ  to  enemies,  197, 

199,  346. 
Mediator,  see  Advocate,  and  In- 
tercession. 
miracles  of,  185,  194,  196,  695. 
mission  of,  185,  186,  188-,  191. 
pardon  through,  see  Pardon. 
pearl  of  great  price,  251. 
•  Physician,  24G,  440, 1083. 
praise  to,  275-296. 
precious,  237,  252,  254,  272,  283. 
Priest,  238-242. 
ransom,  204,  260,  282,  449. 
Redeemer,  175,  243,  249,  297, 

298,  1095. 
redemption,  217,  218,  222,  258, 

262. 
refuge,  237,  248,  253,  423,  605, 

1203. 
reign  of,  290,  294. 
reign    of,   universal,    832,   834, 

836,  838,  847,  8G3,  864,  876, 

877,  908. 
remembered,  511,  514,  520-523. 
resurrection,  214-224, 
righteousness,  447,  448. 
Rockof  Ages,  248. 
sacrifice,  2G5,  266,  2G9,  367,  522 
salvation  tJi rough,  256-274. 
salvation  tlirough   Ciu-ist  only, 

273. 
shepherd,  249,  250,  768. 
strength,  618. 
sufferings  of,  in  the  gardeil,  200- 

203. 
sufferings  of  Christ  on  the  cross, 

204-211,  3G7. 
sun,  190,  220,  247. 
support  in  affliction,  1204,  1218. 
teachings  of,  361. 
true   God,  226,   227,  284,  285. 

See  Trinity. 
victorious,  222,  225,  227,  255, 

287,  520. 
way,  185,  273. 
way,  truth,  and  life,  245. 
worship  of,  235,  287,  290. 
worship  of,  by  angels,  218,  235, 

293-295. 
Christian  experience  and  labors,  542- 

703. 
Christians,  anxious  for  simiers,  G77, 
680,681,684. 
armor  of,  G70-G72,  12^"' 


Christians,   bearing   one    another's 

burdens,  487,  533,  540,  764. 
bearing  the  cross,  213,  380,  467, 

564,  656,  669,  671,  761,  1109, 

1181,  1230-. 
casting  care  on  God,  576,  620, 

642. 
coldness  of,  lamented,  589. 
daily  devotion  of,  576-578. 
darkness  of,  588. 
dead  to  the  world  and  sin.  632. 
delighting  in  God,  140,  55i  353 

607,  642,  660. 
delighting  in  God's  word,  573. 

See  Holy  Scriptures. 
desiring  the    presence  of  God, 

and  Christ,  see  Presence. 
desiring  to  depart,  1092. 
encouraged,  600,  610,  627,  667 

670. 
example  of,  574,  575,  583,  698. 
faithfulness  of,  673,  674. 
following  Christ,  183,  193,  467, 

492,  656,  6G6.     See  Baptism. 
following  departed  saints,  639, 

G40. 
happiness  of,  see  Happiness. 
joys  of,  see  Joys. 
living  to  Christ,  644. 
love  of,  see  Love. 
looking  to  Christ,  653. 
looking  forward,  654. 
looking  heavenward,  643,  655. 
not  ashamed  of  Christ,  564-566. 
pleading  with  God,  582. 
race  of,  655,  667,  668,  670,  671. 
reflections  on  the  death  of,  1099, 

1100,  1106,  1113. 
rejoicing,  550,  551,  559. 
renewing  strength,  162,  572,  610, 

667. 
soldiers,  669-675,  1227. 
sons  of  God,  557. 
sustained  by  faith  and  hope,  631. 
trials  of,  596,  598-600,  609,  613- 

618,  620. 
victorious  over  death,  see  Death, 

victory  over 
warfare  of,  669-675,  1227. 
weeping    for   backsliders,    682, 
■     683. 
Christian  Graces,  724-760. 
(Jhurch,  468-491. 
beauty  of,  470. 
dwellingofGod,  469,  483. 
foujidation  of,  468,  469,  474, 480. 
glory  of,  481,  490. 
God  the  defence  of,  473,474,480 
love  to,  476. 
order  of,  471. 
organization  of,  435. 
permanency  of,  473,  484. 


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ALPHABETICAL    INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 


Church,    receiving    members    into, 

486-488. 
safety  of,  472,  475. 
triumphant,  478,  479,  491,  870, 

880. 
unity  of,  477,  482,  491,  .537  541. 
vows  of,  471,  483. 
Close  of  the  year,  9G9-971. 
Cloud  of  mercy,  825,  826. 
Comforter,  253.     See  Holy  Spi-it. 
Communion,  see  LordPs  Supprr. 
Confessing  Christ,  564,  5(;)6. 
Confession  of  sins,  2G7, 418, 420,  433, 

436. 
Confidence  in  God,  see  Trust. 
Conscience,  peace  of,  558,  759,  1206. 
Consecration   to  God,    32,  455-458, 
508,  573,   647,  648,'  650,  651, 
1211.     See  Self-cunsecraiioii. 
Contrition,  420,  424,  426,  427,  431- 
433,437,441,443,  1000,  1192. 
Conversion,  446-451.     See  Rcgencr- 
atio'fu 
prayer  for,  438,  448,  451,  1064. 
Convert,  452-467. 

joys  of,  452,  453,  459. 
Conviction,  414-416,  422,  438,  1188. 
Coronation,  see  Christ,  an-undlion  of. 
Country,  our  prayer  for,  983, 936, 988. 
Covetousness,  rebuked,  695. 
Creation,  44,  58,  63,  102.     Sec  Qod, 

Creator. 
Creation  and  Providence,  143-1G9. 
Creator,  see  God. 

Cross,  see  C/irLst,  cross  of,  and  Chris- 
tians hearing;  the  cross. 
security  in,  450. 
subduing  power  of,  449. 
Crown  of  Christ,  255,  279,  284,  285, 
290,  293,  295,  636. 
of  Christians,  550,  668,  670,  671, 
673,761,  nil,  1118, 1183, 1201, 
1227,  1230. 
of  thorns,  203,  209,   432,  516, 
1201. 

D. 


DARKNESS,  lamented,  583,  604. 
light  in,  597,  607,  733,  1078. 
trusting  God  in,  598,  ,599. 
Death,  108.5-1131.     See   Ufa  short, 

uncertain. 
address  to  Christians  in,  1105. 
address  to  a  departed   brother, 

1113-1120. 
address    to   a   departed    friend, 

1117. 
address    to    a    dej)aited    si>ter, 

1121. 
a  sleep,  1104,  1J08,  1109,  1114- 

1116,  llli*,  1139. 

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Death,  emotions  of  Christians  in 

1096,  1097,  1099,  1102,  1103. 
lot  of  all,  1085-1088. 
meditation  on,  1085-1087. 
of  a  child,  1122-1124. 
of  a  minister,  1126-1130. 
of  a  missionary,  1131. 
of  a  Sabbath  school  scholar,  900, 

901. 
of  a  Sabbath  school  teacher,  899. 
of  a  seaman,  943. 
of  a  youth,  1125. 
of  Ciirist,  204-211,214. 
of  the  righteous,  reflections  on, 

1099,1100,1106,1113,1118. 
parting  hour,  1096,  1097. 
preparation  for,  1055, 1059-1062, 

1065,  1087,  1088. 
cin  the  cause  o.f,  1223. 
support  in,  prayed  for,  1089, 1090. 
victory  over,  214,217, 1091-1096, 

1098,    1099,   1111-1113,   1143, 

1180-1183. 
victory  over  death  prayed  for, 

1091. 
Dedication  of  places  of  worship,  805- 

SIQ. 
Delays  dangerous,  383,  387, 404,  409, 

413. 
Depravity  lamented,  265,  267,  268, 

41o,  416,  418,  419,  420,  422, 

425,  434,  440,  519. 
Devotion,  14,  19,  29,  51,  89,  95,  96. 

daily,  576-578. 
Di^mis^iou,  72-80. 
Dying  thief,  1200. 

E. 

EA  P.TII,  see  World. 
Enypt,  j)!ao:ues  of;  147,  917. 
Enia!H'i[)atioj),  see  Jlnti-slave?Tf. 
Encouraiieinent  to  Christians,  600, 

610,  627,  667,  670. 
End  of  tlie  world,  see  Judgment  day. 
Equality  of  all  men,  909,  916,  119. 
Eternal  life  througii  Christ,  1203. 
Eterjiitv,  see  Tim.e,  and  Eternity, 

of  God,  103-105,  116. 
Evening,  1003-1016. 

acknowledgment  of  God's  goovl 

ness,  1006. 
prayer,  1007-1009,  1013,  1015 
protection  sought,  1014,  lOlG. 
reflections,  1003,  1004,  1012. 
Saturday,  1010,  1011. 
secret  prayer,   1005.     See   Sab' 
bath  evening. 
Example,  see  Christ,  example  of,  and 

Christians,  example  of. 
Experience,  see  Christian  Experience 
and  Labors 


ALPHABETICAL   INDEX    OF   SUBJECTS. 


Expostulation,  see  Sinners,  expostu- 
lated with. 

F. 

FAITH,  445-447,  724-732. 

author  of,  445. 

evidence  of  things  not  seen,  724. 

excellence  of,  726. 

in  joys  unseen,  729. 

justification  by,  1209. 

living,  731,  1222. 

power  of,  732. 

prayer  for,  435,  445,  728. 

prayer  of,  635. 

salvation  by,  447,  448. 

triumphant,  1229. 

M^alking  by,  158,730, 1168, 1222. 
Faithfulness  of  Christ,  230. 

of  Christians,  673,  674. 

of  God,  135,  136,  624. 
Family  worship,  532,  887-890,  892- 
894,  1211,  1213,  1214. 

affection,  538. 

altar,  1017. 

prayer  for  children,  889,  1040- 
1042. 

reading  Scriptures  in,  339.    See 
Sabbath,  morning  and  evening' 
—  Morning    and    Evening  — 
Youth  and  Old  Age. 
Famine,  616,  617. 

Farewell  of  a  dying  Christian,  1096, 
1097. 

of  missionaries,  860. 

to  Sabbath  school  teacher,  899. 

to  the  dead,  1117. 
Fasts,  972-978. 

or  thanksgiving,  983-988. 
Fearing  God,  blessings  of,  631. 
*'  Fear  not,"  609,  629,  637,  638. 
Fear  of  man  discarded,  563,  5G6. 
Feast  of  the  gospel,  364,  373-375, 

513. 
Fellowship,  Christian,  528-541, 1228. 

church,  485-488. 

like. dew,  528,  529,  532,  538. 

like  ointment,  528. 

resembling    heaven,    530,    531, 
533.  -' 

Following  Christ,  467,  492,  656,  666. 

See  Baptism. 
Forefathers,  God's  care  for,  984-986. 
Forgiveness  by  Christ,  199,  209,  346, 
449,  520,  694,  733,  1198. 

by  Christians,  715, 716. 

by  God,  31,  152,  162,  379,477. 

of  enemies,  1197,  1198. 

offered,  347,  383,  383,  398. 

sought,  212,  418,  437,  715,  716, 
1197. 

through  Christ,  31, 175;  219, 233, 


240,  346,  349,  379,  437,  44S 

See  Pardon. 
Forsaking  all  for  Christ,  446,  454, 

463,  466,  467,  645. 
Foundation,  see  Church,  foundation 

of. 
Fountain  of  life,  Christ  the,  263, 264, 

365,  388,  827.     See  JVater  of 

life. 
Freedom,  progress  of,  922. 

universal,  923. 
Friend,  Christ  a,  237,  243,  515,  561. 
Friends    meeting    and    parting,  sea 

Meeting  and  Farting. 
Funeral  of  a  pastor,  1129. 

of  a  Sabbath  school  scholar,  900, 

901. 
of  a  Sabbath  school  teacher,  899. 
Funerals,    see    Jjjjiiction  —  Death  — 

Heaven  —  Resurrection. 

G. 

GENTILES    and  Jew3,   united   in 

Clu-ist,  839,  851,  867,  878. 
Gift,  uns[)eakable,  1190. 
God  all  in  all,  139-141,  149,  580. 
anger  of,  &e&'Anger. 
bei)ig  and  attributes  of,  100-142 
compassion   of,    123,    128,   152, 

377. 
condescension  of,  131-133,  1.38. 
Creator,  102,  113,  115,  143,  145. 

148,  154. 
dominion  of,  116,  118-120,  132, 

134. 
eternity  of,  103-105,  116,  1054. 
existence  of,  100,  101,  103. 
faithfulness  of,  135,  136,  624. 
Father,  17,  138,  557,  1221. 
foreknowledge  and  decrees  o , 

161,  348. 
glorious,  36,  51,  62,  63,  66,  133, 

142. 
goodness  of,  123,  128-130,  994, 

1000,  1006,  1057. 
goodness  of,  in  the  seasons,  951, , 

952,  959-962. 
goodness  of,  to  our  country,  987. 
government    of,    116,    118-120, 

132,  138. 
Guardian  and  Guide,  150,  164- 

1(.7,  555,  562,  660,  662,  997, 

1020,  liJ24. 
holiness  of,  30,  68,  122. 
immutable,  114-116,  1217. 
incomprehensible,  106,  107. 
infinite,  104,  117. 
is  love,  126,  127,  270,  733,  742. 
justice  of,  119,  257,  349. 
King,  3,  48,  116,  120,  121,  131, 

132,  138,  146,  1226. 


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ALPHABETICAL    INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 


God,  light,  597,  607,  626,  652,  1078, 

1208. 
love  of,  124-128,  134,  140. 
love  of,  seen  in  nature,  1206. 
love  of,  seen   in  the  death  of 

Christ,  128,  256,  270,  377. 
majesty  of,   102,  113,  118-121, 

131,  142,  153. 
manifest  in  flesh,  1202. 
merciful,  30,  43,  1225. 
merciful  and  gracious,  31,  134, 

146,  379. 
omnipotent,  113,  118-121. 
omnipresent,  108-112,  144,  154, 

622. 
omniscient,  110,  137. 
presence  of,  in  affliction,  1074, 

1078. 
presence  of,desired,  see  Presence. 
Preserver,  67,  148. 
providence  of,  150, 151, 155, 160. 

See  Providence. 
purposes,  161,  348. 
refuge,  164,  480,  593,  605,  606, 

626,  634. 
rock,  163.     See  Rock  of  Ages. 
Searcher  of  hearts,  110, 112, 584, 

585. 
seen  in   nature,  100,  101,  109, 

142,  144, 154. 
seen  in  the  ocean,  928. 
self-existent,  106,  117. 
Shepherd,  165, 166. 
sun,  1,  22. 

trusting  in,  see  Trust. 
universal  Sovereign,  1225,  1226. 
unsearchable,  102,  117. 
wisdom  of,  126,  137,  138,  143. 
works  of,  recounted,  168,  169, 

984. 
Golden  rule,  736,  756,  757. 
Good  works    recorded   above, 

691, 1208. 
Gospel,  adapted  to  all,  369. 
against  slavery,  920. 
balm  of  life,  246,  261,  270,  353, 

368,  433,  451,  686. 
•  blessings  of,  357,  3G2. 

compared  with  the  law,  346, 347. 
eflicacy  of,  349,  352,  353,  359. 
.  excellence  of,  355,  360. 
exemplified,  574,  575. 
feast,  364,  373-375,  513. 
full  and  free,  351,  359,  360,  364- 

366,  369,  372-375,  869. 
glad  tidings,  177,  178,  272,  388, 

398,  869. 
harvest  of,  see  Harvest. 
heathen  waiting  for,  837,  839, 

846-848. 
invitations  of,  351,  361,  364-307, 

371-375, 1188,  1189. 


687, 


Gospel,  liberty  of,  363. 

morning  l)reaking,  865-868. 

power  of,  350,  360. 

praise  for,  356. 

rest  of,  361,  366,  371. 

room  in,  359,  374,  375. 

savor  of  life  and  death,  358. 

spread  of,  842,  846, 852,  8.53,  869 

spread  of  the  gospel  prayed  for 
833-838, 841, 843-845, 850-853 

trumpet,  363,  364,  370. 

universal  triumph  of,  851,  852 
863,  864,  871,  879. 

water  of  life,  351,  364-366,  388. 
Grace,  123,  146,  152,  272,  333,  379, 
1224. 

growing  in,  205. 

indwelling,  prayed  for,  608. 

preserving,  636. 

salvation  by,  267,  546-548,  702. 

throne  of,  709,  710,  1216. 
Graces,     Christian,    see     Christian 

Gratitude,  32,  60,  64,  760,  997-999, 

1001,  1006,  1020. 
Grave,  1114-1116. 
Guide,  see  Ood,  and  Holy  Spirit. 
Guilt,  burden  of,  376,  435,  436,  441, 

442,  543. 

H. 

HAPPINESS,   459,  482,   553,  558, 

561,  688,  696,  740,  755. 
Harvest,  950-952,  980. 

endofthe  world,  700,  1144. 
gospel,  700,  793,  829,  853,  855. 
past,  396,  1189. 
Heart,  broken,  176, 265, 417, 430, 432, 

442,  451,  1000,  1079. 
clean,  prayed  for,  436,  647. 
God  the  Searcher  of,  110,  112, 

584,  585. 
hardness  of,  382,  416,  430,  432, 

651. 
pollution  of,  415,  425. 
pure,  122,  567,  649,  688. 
renewed,  300,  314,382, 608,  647, 

852,  1035. 
tender,  prayed  for,  431,  435. 
Heathen,  prayer  for,  834,  835,  841. 
waiting  for  the  gospel,  837,  839, 

846-848. 
Heaven,  903,  904,  1158-1187. 
all  renounced  for,  1159. 
anticipated,  459,  570. 
bliss  of,  1158,  1176,  1187. 
city  sought,  657. 
(yhrist  enjoyed  in,  282. 
contrasted  with  earth,  655,  657  ^ 
desired,  608,  703. 
dwelling  of  God,  1158. 


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ALPHABETICAL    INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS 


Heaven,  eternal  felicity  of,  553. 

employment  in,  93, 94, 670, 1172, 

1183,  1232, 
foretaste  of,  83,  459,  520,  643. 
glories  of,  1179,  1184. 
holiness  of,  1184.  , 
home  of  the  redeemed,  454,  639, 

659,  1161,  1162,   1164,   1166- 

1169,  1180-1182,  1185,  1186. 
hopes  of,  558,  766,  769. 
longing  for,  97,  454,  703,  1092, 

1169,  1170. 
longing  to  see,  580. 
looking  to,  556,  593. 
lovely,  658,  1158,  1163. 
mansions  in,  1161,  1165,  1171. 
near,  552,  643,  1164,  1165. 
place  of  future  meeting,  766, 769, 

771,   772,    1025,    1161,    1162, 

1169,1228,  1230. 
l.rayerfor,  583,  589. 
promised,  673. 
prospect    of,    1171,   1174,   1230, 

1231.    See  Death,  victory  over. 
rest  in,  97,  634, 1160, 1166',  1175, 

1177. 
shining  on  the  Christian,  607. 
songs  of,  603,  1172,  1177.     See 

Song. 
unfading,  1178. 
who  shall  dwell  in,  225,  702. 
world  of  light,  552. 
Holiness,  blessings  of,  688. 
exhortation  to,  575. 
ofGod,  68,  122. 
ofthechurch,  471,  482. 
of  heaven,  1184. 
prayer  for,  304,  1205.    See  Con- 

sccratioriy    Sanctijication^    and 

Purity  of  heart. 
Holy  Spirit,  297-322. 

breathing  after,  299,  302. 
Comforter,  297,  298,  317. 
dwelling  in  the  heart,  301,  302, 

308,  320. 
earnest  of  heaven,  298,  307,  309. 
entreated  not  to  depart,  303. 
God  on  earth,  228. 
grieved,  389,  404-407,  784. 
Guide,  304,  311. 

illuminations  of,  304,  306,  308, 
^  309,  312,  314,  317,  318. 
influence  compared  to  rain,  313, 

832. 
influence   compared    to   living 

water,  310. 
invitations  of,  365. 
invited  to  return,  783,  820. 
invoked,  299,  301,  302, 304, 306- 
,     310,  312,  314,  315,  317-322, 

840,  886. 
pleading  tlie  promise  of,  305. 


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Holy  Spirit,  prayer  for  descent  of, 
321,  557. 
presence  of,  at  baptism,  494, 502, 

503,  505. 
regeneration  by,  300,  308,  314, 

319,  430,  438,  817. 
revealing  heaven,  322. 
sanctifying  influences  of,301,3Q2. 
source  of  blessings,  318. 
sourceoflight,  312,  314. 
will  not  always  strive,  387,  389, 

402,  404-407. 
working  in  the  soul,  311,  314, 
319,  320.    See  Trinity. 
Home,  see  Heaven,  home  of  the  re- 
deemed. 
Home  Missions,  842-844. 
Hope,  654,  733-735,  766,  769. 
Christian's  anchor,  624. 
encouraged,  594,  600. 
purifying,  557. 
Horrible  pit,  544. 

House  of  God,  6,  9-12, 15, 18,  19,  23 
God's  presence  in,  12, 15, 17,  18, 

23,  69,  483. 

God's  presence  sought  in,  15, 

24,  25. 
invitation  to,  2,  18. 
loveliness  of,  6,  9,  12,  22. 
vows  paid  in,  9, 19,  32, 453, 483. 

See  Dedication,  and  Worship.  ■ 
Humility,  751,  753. 
Hypocrisy  discarded,  584,  585. 
prayed  against,  380. 


IDLENESS  admonished,  385,  675. 
Impenitent,  appeals  to,  377-413. 
Influence  of  true  piety,  574, 575, 583, 

698,  700. 
Ingratitude,  382,  425. 
Instability,  lamented,  590,  591, 1193, 
Intercession,    see    Christ,  Advocate, 

and  Intercession  of. 
Invitation,  see  Gospel,  invitations  of. 
Invitations  to  gospel  feast,  364,  373- 

375. 
to  praver,  18,  707-710,  714,  719, 

1019. 
Invocation,  see  Holy  Spirit  invc^etU 


JEWS,  return  of,  871-875. 
Jews    and    Gentiles,   guilty  before 
God,  1209. 
healed    by    Christ,    1199.     See 
Gentiles  and  Jews, 
John  Baptist,  170. 
Joining  the  people  of  God,  466. 
the  churcb,  485-488. 


ALPHABETICAL   INDEX    OF   SUBJECTS. 


.oy  at  the  birth  of  Christ,  172-191. 
of  Christians,  551-553,  559,  607. 

See  Happiness. 
of  converts,  452,  453,  459. 
over  conversion  of  sinners,  460- 
462,  828. 
Joy  and  peace,  556,  558,  561. 
Jubilee,  363,  370,  834,  876,  877. 
Judge,  Christ  our,  275,  1]41,  1143, 

1149,  1150,  1153,  1154. 
Judges,  wicked,  rebuked,  912. 
Judgment  day,  145,  1141-1157. 
approacliing,  1141-1143,  1147. 
described,  1148-1155. 
last  harvest,  1144. 
self-examination    in    view    of, 
^  1156,  1157. 

sinners    exhorted    in   view  of, 
1145,  1146. 
Judgments  of  God  on  Egypt,  147, 

917. 
Justice  and  equity,  756,  757. 

K. 

KINGDOM  come,  715,  716. 

of  Christ,  236, 244,  287,  483,  522, 

536,  836,  838,  851-853. 
of  God,  287,  476,  715,  716,  832. 
of  grace,  482. 

of  heaven,  given  to  the  saints, 
1220. 
Kindness  to  the  poor,  see  Benevo- 
lence. 
Kindred,  anxiety  for  conversion  of, 
684. 

L. 

LAMB  OF  GOD,  see  Christ,  Lamb 

of  Ood. 
Law,  compared  with    gospel,  346, 
347,  1209. 
conviction  by,  347, 414, 416,  422, 

543. 
of  God  holy,  1214. 
Liberality,  see  Benevolence. 
Life,  a  race,  1062. 

our  probation,  408,  413,  1080, 

1061,  1054,  1065. 

right  improvement  of,  583. 
•shortness    of,    1051-1059,   1031, 

1062,  1085-1087,  1178. 
uncertainty   of,   151,   152,   9G7, 

1065,  1085. 

wasted,  1188. 

Light  above,  1222. 

God  our,  597,  607,  626, 652,  660, 

1098. 
in  darkness,  1208. 
prayed  for,  597,  850. 
walking  in  652. 


Longing  for  Christ's  presence,  595 

for  God,  594,  601,  602,  623. 
Looking  forward,  654. 
heavenward,  643,  655. 
to  Jesus,  653. 
Lord's  sapper,  510-527. 

Christ  femembered  at,  511,  514, 

520,  521-523. 
comnmnion    with    Christ    and 

saints,  512,  515. 
feast,  513,  524. 
instituted,  510. 
love  of  Christ  celebrated  at,  515, 

.517-519,  525,  526. 
retiring  from,  527. 
sense  of  un worthiness  at,  51?, 

524. 
Love,    brotherly,    see     Fellowship, 

Christian. 
exorcise  of,  738. 
of  Christ,  see  Christ,  Love  of, 
oCGod,  see  Qod,  Love  of. 
perfect  law  of,  fulfilled,  741. 
perfect  love,  651. 
religion  vain  without,  739,  740. 
superior  to  faith  and  hope,  742, 

743. 
to  all  mankind,  737,  739. 
to  Christ,  279,  283,  555. 
to  enemies,  197,  199,  714,  738. 

741,  1197,  1158. 
to  God,  141,  545,  736,  739. 
to  neighbor,  736-738,  756,  757. 
to  the  church,  476. 

M. 

MAGISTRATES,  wicked,  warned, 

912. 
Mansions,  heavenly,  481,514,  1161, 

1165,  11G8,  1171,  1206,  1231. 
Marriage,  991,  992. 
Martyrs,  1182. 
Mediator,  see  Christ,  .Advocate,  and 

Intercession  of. 
Meditation,  554,  555,  577. 
evening,  1003,  1004. 
on  death,  1085-1088. 
source  of  comfort,  633. 
Meekness,  750-755. 

blessiniis  of,  752-755. 
Meeting.  761. 

of  saints  in  heaven,  766, 769, 771, 
772,    1025,    1161-1163,    1169. 
1228. 
Meeting  and  parting,  761-772,  1228. 
Mcrcv,  349.     See  Ood,  merciful. 
acknowledged,  31,  152, 162,760 
pleading  for,  424,  426,436,439 
451. 
IVlercy  seat,  437,  707,  708,  1215. 
MiniiJters,  pommi^sion  of,  787, 794, 


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ALPHABETICAL    INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 


Ministers,  dangerous  sickness  of,  801. 

death  of,  1126-1130. 

faithful  and  fearless,  795. 

increase  of,  desired,  793. 

ordination  of,  796,  797. 

pray?r  for  success  of,  803,  804. 

tr'mh  of,  789. 

walciiing  for  souls,  788. 

winning  souls,  792. 

work  and  encouragement  of3790. 
See  Pastor 
Ministry,  786-804,  854. 

benefits  of,  791. 

institution  of,  786. 
Miracles,  see  Christ,  miracles  of. 
Missionaries,  charged,  854-853. 

commended  to  God,  859. 

death  of,  1131. 

departure  of,  861. 

farewell  of,  880. 

se3r.t  forth,  854-858. 
Missionary,  angel,  862. 

meeting,  849. 
Missions,  832-880. 

encouraging  prospects  of,  86G- 
868,  870,  '871,  87C-880. 

home,  842-844. 

invitation  to  aid  in,  839. 

prayer  for  success  of,  832-835, 
8i37,   838,   840,  841,   843-845, 
850-852. 
Morning,  993-1002. 

acknowledgment,     998,      1000, 
1002/ 

light  breaking,  865-808. 

praise,  994,  997. 

prayer,  88,  90,  993-995,  997-099. 

Sabbath,  81,  82,  88,  90-92. 

song,  996,  1001. 
Morning  and  evening,  1017-1024. 

family  altar,  1017. 

invitation,  1019. 

prayer,  1018. 

song,  1020-1024. 
Music,  instrumental,  see  Praise  on 
instruments. 

in  the  name  of  Jesus,  237,  276, 
283. 

in  the  voice  of  Jesus,  272. 

of  saints,  292,  550,  627,  1232. 

of  the  gospel,  363. 

suspended,  679,  874. 
Mysteries    of   providence,    158-158, 
611,  1204,  1217. 

of  the  cross,  358,  1202. 

of  the  love  of  Christ,  1201. 


NARROW  wav,  380,  381,  587,  611. 
National,  906-908, 92J   922,  972,  975- 


National  awakening  to  a  sense  of  op- 
pression, 921. 

blessings  prayed  for,  983,  988. 

blessings,  thanks  for,  979-982. 

freedom,  922. 

judgments  deprecated,  976,  977. 

peace,  906-908.  » 

safetv  in  God,  976. 

salvation,  of  God,  984-987. 

sins,  humiliation  for,  972,  973, 
975,  978. 

sins  rebuked,  972.  \ 

Neiglibor,  love  to,  736-738,  756,  757. 
New  birth,  see   Gorf,  born  of,  and 

Recreneration. 
New  creation,  145,  770,  840,  880. 
New  Jcruf:alem,  564,  880,  1162. 
New  year,  963-968. 

0. 

OBEDIENCE,  25,  252,  419,  446, 500, 

554,  574,  577,  666,  770,  993, 

1212. 
better  than  sacrifice,  1195. 
blessings  of,  567,  568. 
Old  age,  1045-1048. 
One  thing  needful,  1188. 
Oppression,  31,  920,  921,  923,  972. 

See  A/iti  Slavery. 
Ordinances,  gospel,  see  Baptism,  and 

Lord^s  supper. 
Ordination,   see   Ministers,   Ordinti^ 

tion  of. 
Orphans,  benevolence  to,  692,  698. 
hymn  of,  1044. 

P. 


PARDON,  blessings  of,  556,  569. 
.  implored,  418, 420, 421,  435,  439. 
in  the  gospel,  347,  359. 
offered,  366,  379,  398,  1216. 
through  the  blood  of  Christ,  260, 
346,  578.     See  Christ,  blood  of, 
trusting    Christ  for,  448.     See 
Forgiveness. 
Parting,  7.66,  768-772.    See  Meeting 

Olid  parting. 
Pastor,  blessings  sought  upon,  799, 
800. 
death  of,  1126-1130. 
fuiieral  of,  1129. 
prayer  for  success  of,  803. 
recognized,  802. 
sickness  of,  801. 
welcomed,  798. 
Patience,  748. 

Peace  at  the  feet  of  Christ,  1203. 
I)y  the  cross,  641. 
by  the  gospel,  357. 
departed,  783. 

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ALPHABETICAL    INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 


Peace,  family,  532. 

future,    anticipated,    481,    546, 

691,  735,  772,  1167,  1175. 
in  the  church,  472,  480,  481. 
national,  906-908,  1226. 
national,  prayer  for,  907,  908. 
iiational,  thanksgiving  for,  906. 
Tione  to  the  wicked,  379. 
of  Christians,  529,  530,  536, 558, 

561. 
of  conscience,    558,    732,    759, 

1206. 
of  dying  Christians,  1088,  1096, 

1099,  1100,  1121. 
offered  to  the  captive,  353. 
offered  to  the  penitent,  351,  366, 

392,  451. 
of  the  benevolent,  687,  688. 
of  the  meek,  752. 
of  those  who  love  the  law,  567. 
on  earth,  172-175,  177,  179,  180, 

182. 
Prince  of,  173,  188,  .526,  540. 
sons- of,  blessed,  532. 
to  the  troubled,  662. 
universal,  852,  871,  908. 
Pearl  of  great  price,  251,-  344. 
Penitence,  see  Contrition. 
Pentecost,  day  of,  297,  350. 
Physician,  Christ  our,  246, 440, 1083. 
Piety,  active,  697,  700. 
early,  1027-1039. 
true,  influence  of,  see  Injiuence. 
Pilgrims,   291,   596,  654-662,   1185, 
1231. 
guided  by  God,  659-662. 
guide  and  strength  of,  562. 
song  of,  550. 
Pilot,  God  our,  634,  662. 
Pleasures,  worldly,  see  World,  pleas- 
ures of. 
Poor,  kindness  to,  see  Benevolence. 
Poverty,  trusting  God  in,  1220. 
Praise,  on  instruments,  35,  45,  54- 
56,  70,  276,  278,  478,  679,  874, 
1185,  1187,  1232. 
to  Christ,  275-296. 
to  God,  1-80. 

to  the  Trinity,  323-329,  491. 
Prayer,  704-706. . 

against  hypocrisy,  380. 

daily,  576-578. 

evening,    98,    1006-1009,    1011, 

1013-1024. 
family,  88,  90,  92,  98,  887-889, 
993-999, 1002, 1005-1009, JOll, 
1013-1024,    1040-1042,     1211, 
1213,  1214. 
for   children,   887,   1029,   1040- 

1042,  1213,  1214. 
for  clean  and  tender  heart,  431, 
435,  436,  647. 


Prayer  for  conversion,  438,  448,  45i9 

1064. 
for  conviction,  1188. 
for  faith,  435,  445,  728. 
fvr  forgiveness  and  pardon,  212, 

418,  420,  421,  435-437,  439, 

715,  716,  1197. 
for  heathen,  834,  835,  841. 
for  heaven,  583,  589. 
for  Holy  Spirit,  see  Holy  Spirit. 
for  light,  597,  850. 
for  mercy,  424,  426,  436,  439. 
for  national  blessings,  983,  988. 
for  national  peace,  907,  908. 
for  purity  of  heart,  430, 436, 647, 

784. 
for   resignation,   581,  612,  614, 

727,  728,  744-746,  1083,  1084. 
for  revivals,  315,  321,  817-822. 
for  Sabbath  schools,  88o,  885, 

886. 
for  sanctification,  301,  302,  304, 

573,  583,  647,  648,  650,  651. 
for  seamen,  930-933. 
for  slaveholders,  920. 
for  slaves,  913,  914,  919. 
for  spread  of  the  gospel,  833-838, 

841,  843-845,  850,  851. 
for  stability,  590-592. 
for  success  of  ministers,  803, 894. 
for  success  of  missions,  see  J^lis- 

sions. 
for  support  in  death,  1089,  1090. 
for  victory  over  death,  1091. 
hour  of,  89. 

in  affliction,  1068-1074. 
invitation  to,  18,  707-710,  714 

719,  1019. 
Lord's,  715,  716. 
morning,  88,  90,  993-999,  1002, 

1018. 
of  backsliders,  594,  778, 780, 784 
of  children,  894,  102o,  1043. 
of  contrition,  1192. 
of  faith,  635. 
of  orphans,  1044. 
of  Sabbath  school  teachers,  889 
of  sean^en,  932,  937. 
of  widows,  1077. 
secret,  89,  .592,  711,  717,  1005. 
Prayer  and  watchfulness,  718,  719, 

723. 
•Presence  of  Christ  desired,  29,  595, 

603,  1092,  1218. 
of  God  desired,  140,  141,  424, 

560,  579,  580,  594,  601,  60'^ 

648,  712,  1068. 
Pride,  751. 

Priesthood  of  Christ,  238-212. 
Prodigal  reclaimed,  428. 
Promises,  God's,  135,  136,  355,  624 
confirned,  582, 


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ALPHABETICAL    INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 


Promises  of  Christ  to  two  or  three, 
1194. 
sure,  271,  564,  1226. 
Protection  of  God,  150,  151, 159, 163, 
164,  610,  625,  767,  768,  998, 
1014,    1016.      See    Safety   and 
•    .security  in  Qod. 
Providence,  see  Crtation  and  Provi- 
dence. 
in  the  seasons,  944-946,  949-952, 

956-963. 
mysteries  of,  156-158,  611,  1204, 

1217. 
trusting  in,  167.     See  Trust  in 
Qod 
Prudence,  758. 
Puritv  of  heart,  1228. 

blessinL's  of,  122,  567,  649,  688, 

689,  702. 
desired,  430,  436,  647.     See  Ho- 
liness^ 

R. 

RACE,  life  a,  1062. 

the  Christian,  655,  6G7,  668,  670, 
671. 
Rain,  influence  of  Spirit  compared 

to,  313,  832. 
Ransom,  204,  282,  449. 
lledeemer,175,Q43  249, 297,298,1095. 
Redeeming];  love,  292. 
•Redemption,  217,  218,  222,  258,  262. 

wonders  of,  137,  252,  262. 
Refuge,  Clirist  a,  237,  248,  253,  423, 
605,  1203. 
God  a,  164,  480,  593,  605,  606, 
626,  634,  1203. 
Regeneration,  452,  465,  542,  543-545, 
643. 
by,  the  Koly  Spirit,  300,  308,  314, 

319,  430,  438,  465,  817. 
through  Christ,  542. 
Reign,  see  Christ,  reirrn  of. 
Religion,  benefits  of,  646,  702,  735. 
■    early,  1028. 
exemp-lified,  575. 
formal,  vaiu,  585. 
important  for  all,  1035. 
treasures  of,  1212, 
Renouncing  the  world,  see  iVurld  re- 
nounced. 
Repentance,  378,  414-451,  1035.  . 
Repenting  sinners,  joy  over,  460-462, 

828. 
Resignatio  i,  609,  611, 613, 747, 1080- 

io8:i. 

Resignation,  prayer  for,  581,  612, 
614,  727,  728,  74^1-747^  1081, 
1083,  1084.     . 

Resolve  of  the  Christian,  .573,  .574. 

Resolve  of  thf  penitent,  376,  450. 

b*  (17) 


Rest  for  the  penitent,  176,  361,  366, 
371. 
in  heaven,  634,  639,  657,  1160, 

1166,  1175,  1176. 
of  Christians,  545,  576,  599,  619, 

625,  628,  651,  776. 
of  the  pious  dead,  1096,  1104, 
1106,  1111,  1112,  1115,  1116, 
111&-1120,  1130. 
of  the  Sabbath,  see  Sabbath. 
Resurrection,  1132-1140. 

anticipated,  1132,  1136,  1140. 

described,  1138. 

hope  of,  through  Christ,  1133- 

1135,  1137. 
of  Christ,  see   Christ,  resurrec" 
tio.i  of. 
Returning  to  God,  428,  592,  777, 779, 

782. 
Revival,  817-831. 
anticipated,  831. 
enjoyed,  823-831. 
prayed  for,  315, 321, 817-822, 837. 
Righteous,  blessings  of,  see  Bless^ 

ings,  and  Happiness. 
Righteousness  of  Christ  trusted  in, 
446,  448. 
self,  renounced,  446,  447. 
Robes,  white,  491,  670,  1180-1183. 
Rock,  eternal,  1G3. 

of  Ages,  248,  469,  572, 593, 1229. 
Rome,  not  feared,  474. 
Room  for  sinners  in  the  gospel,  369, 

374,  375. 
Rose  of  Sharon,  842,  855,  856. 


SABBATH,  81-99. 

day  of  Christ's  resurrection ,  84, 
85,  91. 

dav  of  rest,  82,  83,  85,  86, 89, 90, 
93,94,97,99. 

devotion  on  the,  89,  95,  96 

etijoyment  of, 83,  87,89,92-94,97. 

evening,  98,  99. 

misimproved,  416. 

morning,  81,  82,  86,  88,  90,92. 

morning  or  evening,  93,  9*4. 

welcomed,  82,  85. 

worship  on  the,  86,  88.  90. 
Sabbath  school,  881-904 

anniversary  of,  896-898. 

assembled  in,  882. 

closing  of,  895,  902. 

going  to,  881. 

prayer  for,  883,  885,  886. 

scholars,  death  of,  900,  901 

teacher,  death  of,  899. 

teacher,  prayer  of,  889. 
Sabbath  school  teacher's  work   d©* 
lightful,  888. 


ALPHABETICAL    INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 


Sacrifice,  see  Christ,  sacrifice. 

of  a  broken  heart,  417,  442.    See 

Heart,  broken. 
Safety  and  security  in  God,  593,  619, 

621,  624-f;26,  ()28,  634. 
of  the  church,  472-475, 480, 122G. 
Saints,  general  assembly  of,  477. 
on  earth  Hnd"in  heaven,  482, 53^, 

532,  537,  541. '  See  Christians. 
Salvation,  257,  261,  368,  589,  626. 
by  faith,  447,  1209. 
by  grace,  267,  54fi-548, 702, 1205. 
by  works  impossible,  1209. 
free,  351,  366,  369,  373,  375,'869. 
through  Christ,  256-274,  1202. 
walls  of  the  church,  472,  481. 
Sanctification,  prayed  for,  301,  302, 

304,  573,  583,  647,  648,  650, 

651. 
the  work  of  the  Holy  Spirit,  301, 

302,  304.     See  Purity  of  heart. 

Sanctuary,  delight  in  the,  6-13,15, 22. 

desiring  to  abide  in,  626. 

earthly  and  heavenly,  prized, 703. 

end  of  the  v/icked  taught  in,  676. 

See  House  of  God,  and  Wor- 
ship. 
Scriptures,  330-345. 

Christ  seen  in,  1206,  1207. 
comfort  from,  341,  573. 
compared  with  nature,  330,  331, 

334. 
delight  of  Chri'^tians,  1208. 
excellence  of,  334,  335,  340,  342, 

344,  345,  348. 
given  by  inspiration,  1207. 
guide  lo  youth,  1032. 
joy  and  strengtli  derived  from, 

1212. 
light  of,  332,  337,  338,  340,  343, 

345. 
love  of,  337,  339. 
only  revelation,  335,  355. 
praise  for,  169,  333. 
read  in  family,  1211. 
searching  the,  336,  341. 
value  of,^  1212. 
Ser;nen,  928-943. 
grave  of,  943. 
prayer  for,  930-933. 
prayer  of,  932,  937. 
protection  of,  929,  935,  936,  938, 

942. 
song  ot,  928,  939,  941. 
Seasons,  94^962. 

goodness  of  God   in    951,  952, 

958-962. 
providence  of  God  in,  944-946, 

949-952,  956-963, 
Self-consecration,  32,  258,  444,  445- 

458,  508,  566.    See  Consecra- 
tion to  Ood. 


Self-denial,  380,  587,  645. 
Self-examination,  592,  1156,  1157. 
Self-righteousness,  discarded,  209". 

renounced,  446,  447. 
Serpent,  brazen,  1199. 
Shepherd,  Christ  a,  249,  250,  768. 

God  a,  165,  166. 
Shepherds,visited  by  angels,  177, 184. 
Sickness  and  death,  comfort  in,  1075. 
and  recovery,  1076. 
prayer  for  submission  m,  1083 
prayer  of  a  widow  in,  1077. 
svveetness    of    submission    m, 

1080. 
Sin,  confession  of,  267, 418, 420, 433, 

436. 
disease  of,  246,  440. 
indwelling,  lamented,  414-416, 

425,  434.     See  Depravity 
Sincerity,  584,  585. 
Sinners  admonished  to  hasten,  386, 

387,  390,  403,  404,  407-413. 
anxiety  for,  677,  680,  681,  684. 
appeals  to,  377-413,  1188,  1189, 

1191. 
at  the  judgment,  402,  409,  421, 

1145,  1149,  1153. 
awakened,  414-451. 
Christ  pleading  with,  383,  395. 
convicted,  414-418,  422. 
dead  in  trespasses  and  sins,  319, 

422. 
doom   of  impenitent,  359,  378, 

380,  393-396,   399,  405,  408, 

409,   676,    1141,    1144,    1150, 

1J51,  11.53,  1154,  1229. 
entreated  to  awake,  400,  413, 

1062. 
entreated  to  turn,  401. 
ex[)osiiilation    with,    384,    388, 

398-41)0. 
God  just  in  their  condemnation, 

418,  433,  434,  436. 
grieving  the  Holy  Spirit,  389, 

404-407.      . 
Holv  Spirit  striving  With,  365, 

387,  389,  404-407. 
idlej  admonished,  385. 
invitations  to,  see  Gospel,  Invi- 
tations of. 
invited  by  wisdom,  364,  397. 
invited  to  Christ,  365-367,  371, 

376.- 
invited  to  the  gospel  feast,  364, 

372-375. 
joy  over  the  conversion  of,  46(K' 

462,  828. 
rest  for  penitent,  361,  366,  371. 
room  in  the  gospel  for,  369,  374, 

375. 
warned  to  fl^e  from  the  wrath 

to  come,  389,  422,  42?. 


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ALPHABETICAL    INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 


Sinners, warning  to, 386, 387,389,393- 

396,  399,  402-409,  1145,  1146. 
Slavery,  see  Jlnti-slavery. 
Sleep,  cares  commanded  to,  96. 

of  the  righteous  in  Christ,  1104, 

1108,  1109,  1115. 
of  the  righteous  in  the  grave, 

1114-1116,  1118,  1139. 
protection  while  in,  1008,  1010, 
i  1012-1016,  1020,  1021. 

sinners  aroused  from,  400,  413, 
1062. 
Soldiers  of  Christ,  609-675,1130,1227. 
Cong  of  angels,  see  Ano-els\  song  of. 
of  Moses  and  tlv^  Lamb,  291. 
of  pilgrims,  292,  550. 
of  the  redeemed  in  heaven,  904, 
1172,  1177,  1180-1183,  1185- 
1187. 
Soul  absent  from   the   body,  1092, 
1094,  1101,  1109,  1115,  1116, 
1168. 
valueofthe,  391,  723. 
Cowing  and  reaping   gospel  truth, 

700,  701. 
'Spirit,  see  Holy  Spirit. 
iBpring,  945-948. 
Stability,  prayer  for,  590-592. 
JStar,  guiding,  490,  733,  865,  934. 
of  Bethlehem,  183,  184,  934. 
Strength  derived  from  Christ,  618, 
672. 
renewed,  162,  572,  610,  667. 
Submission,  see  Resignatioji. 
Bummer,  949,  950. 
Bun,  Christ  a, #190,  220,  247. 

God  a,  1,  22. 
^Sympathy  with  tlie  poor  and  afflict- 
ed, 685-699,  737,  741. 


TARES  and  wheat,  1144. 
Temperance,  924-927. 

anniversary,  • 
Temptations,  201,  454,  570,  586. 

of  Christ,  193,241. 

prayer  for  deliverance  from,  715, 
716,  721. 

support  in,  241,  609,  624. 
Thanksgiving,  692,  979-982,  987 

or  fast,  983-986. 
Thirsting  for  God,  594, 601, 602, 1068. 
Throne  of  grace,  232,  709,  710,  1216, 

1217. 
Thunder  and  lightning,  113, 147, 423. 

of  Sinai,  346. 

storm,  423,  629. 
Thy  will  be  done,  744-746. 
Time,  accepted,  see  Accepted  time. 

importance  of  the  present,  408- 
410,  413,  1061,  1065,  1146. 


Time,  season  to  prepare  for  elemity, 
408,    413,    1055,    1060,    1061, 
1064,  1065. 
shortness  of,   1051,   1056,  1066, 
1189,   1191.     See  Life,  short- 
7iess  of. 
swiftness  of,  966-968,  970,  971, 
1012,   1049-1052,    1054,   1055, 
1057,  1059,  1061,  5066. 
wisely  improved,  583. 
Time  and  eternitv,  1049-1066. 
To-day,  407,  412,' 413,  1189,  1191. 
I'ongue,  governed,  722. 
Treasure,  Christ  a,  237,  251,  1205. 
God  our,  141,  617,  660,  665. 
in  heaven,  429,  662,  664,  665, 
691,  693,  753, 1055,  1056,  1063, 
1208,  1220. 
Treasures,  earthly,  parted  with  for 
Christ,  251,  467. 
earthly,  transitory,  429, 571,  665, 

1051,  1056,  10G2,  1063,  1223. 
of  wisdom,  1031,  1190. 
Trials  of  Christians,  593,  594,  596, 
598-600,  605,  606,   609,  613. 
618,  620.     See  Afflictions. 
Trinity,  323-329,  491,  1202. 
Trouble,  resorting  to   God  in,  593, 
594,  598,  599,  606,  609,  624  ^ 
626,    634,    1068,    1070,    107^ 
1077,  1083,  1217. 
Trumpet,  archangel's,  1229. 
gospel,  363,  364,  370. 
•  Ust,  1136, 1146, 1148, 1149, 1152. 
1153. 
Trust  in  Christ,  271,  283,  377,  564. 
in  God,  156,  161,  167,  472,  578, 
61.5-617, 620, 621, 623, 634, 637, 
6,50,  660,  1077,  1080,  1082. 
Trusting  God  in  darkness,  598,  599, 
603,  607,  611,  615. 
in  the  righteousness  of  Christ, 
446-448,  1209. 

u. 

UNBELIEF,prayer  against,419,651. 
Union  of  Christians,  485-488,  528- 
541,  763-786. 

V. 

VAIN  hopes,  422,  446,  1209. 
Valley  of  death,  392,  653,  998,  1089, 

1218. 
Vanity  of  the  world,  420,  454,  560, 

571,  580,  663-665,  ^056,  1062, 

10G3. 
compared  with  Christ,  251,  38^, 

595. 
Vanity  of  the  world,  compared  witl? 

God,  14L 


(19) 


ALPHABETICAL    INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 


Vaii'ty  cnnpared  with  heaven,  1159, 

1178. 
Victory  of  CJirist  over  death,  214- 

228,  255,  520. 
of  Christians    over   death,  see 

Death,  viciory  over. 
of   Christians    through    Christ, 

639,  640,  669-673. 
Vows  made  and  recognized,  19,  39, 

453,  471,  483,  489,  497,  576, 

590,  791,  799,  995,  1206,  1211. 

w. 

Waiting  ujon  the  Lord,  29, 558,  572, 

610. 
M^alking  by   faith     158,  730,   1168, 
1222. 

in  the  liqht,  652. 

with  God,  783. 
Wanderer  invited  to  return,  361, 424, 

779,  782.     See  Returning. 
War,  905-908. 
Warfare.  Cln-istian ,  669-675,719,1227. 

close  of,  1175. 
Warning  to  backsliders,  775. 

to  sinners,  see  Siriners,  warning 
to. 

to  youth.  953,  1039 
Watchfuhicss ,  72f !-722. 

and  prayer,  718,  719,  721,  723. 

over  the  tongue,  722. 
Watchman  inquired  of,  865 
Watchman,  Zion'f%,  362,  788.      •  * 
Water  of  life,  263,   264,   310,   351, 

364-3b6,  363,  4;)9,  827. 
Wav,  broad  and  iiarnivv,  380,  381. 

'Christ  the,  245,  273 

straight,  587. 
Welcome  to  a  pastor,  798. 

to  death,  659,  1093. 

to  membershii>,  486,  487. 
White  robes,  491,  670,  1180--nS3. 
Wicked,  end  of,  676.     See  Siancr.-^, 

doom  of. 
Wndow,  prayer  of,  1077. 

and  fatherless  provided  for,  13, 
692,  698. 
Will  of  God,  sovereign,  12;25. 
Winning  souls,  792. 
Winter,  944,  955-957. 
Winter's  day,  1052. 
Wisdoni   displayed    in   rcdcmi>tion, 
262. 

influence  of,  348,  353. 

invitations  of,  364,  397. 

preferable  to  riches,  1190. 

of  God,  see  Qod,  wisdom  of. 

ways  of,  pleasant,  1031. 
World  dismissed,  29,,  90,  96,  454,  560. 

dissolution  of,  145,  1229.     ;See 
Judgment  Day. 


World,  pleasures  and  riches  of,  illu- 

soiy,  390,  429,  454,  464,  571, 

1049,  1051,  1062,  1063,  1223. 
renounced,  251,  429,  454,  463, 

466,  514,  554. 
vanity    of,    see    Vanity   of  the 

world. 
Worldliness  lamented,  570. 
Worship,  absence  from,deplored,594. 
acceptable  every  where,  16. 
assembling  for,  4,  5,  15. 
beauties  of,  12. 
close  of,  73-80. 
delight  in,  6,  9,  13,  21,  93,  94. 
exhortation  to,  2,  3, 7, 18, 20,  26, 

28,  30. 
family,  see  Family  Worship. 
joy  of,  1,  6. 
longinji  for,  8,  10, 11. 
pleasures  of,  10,  27,  29. 
returning    from,    15,    72.      Se» 

House  of  Qod. 
Worship  and  praise,  1-80. 
Worthies,  following  departed,  639, 

640. 
Wrath  of  God,  48,  162,  994,  1144, 

1146. 
to  come,  389,  422,  423. 

Y. 

YEAR,  close  of  the,  9G9-971. 

new,  963-968. 
Youtii,  1025-1044. 

death  of,  1121,  1125. 
exhorted  to  refiectfon,  1025. 
exhorted    to     remember    God, 

1027,  1036,  1038. 
exhorted  to  seek  the  Lord,  1033, 

1034,  1037. 
niety  of,  1026-1031. 
religion  iuiportant  to,  1028, 1035. 
Sr.ripnires  a  guide  for,  1032. 
warned  of  judgment,  1039.    See 

Cluldrcii. 

z. 

ZEAL,  668,  690,  694,  697,  720,  722, 
7-19. 

and  meekness,  750,  868. 

w;uit  of,  lamented,  777. 
ZION,  encouraged,  870,  872 

enlarged,  853. 

exalted,  871,878. 

irlorious,  469,  474,  484. 

God  the  defence  of,  472-475,480. 

jnournjjig  the  captivity  of,  678, 
679,  682,  C83. 

rebuilt,  824,  872,  873,  875. 

travelling  to,  291,  550,  656-659. 

triumphaiit,478,479, 867, 870,878. 


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■*■ 


INDEX  OP  SCRIPTURES. 


Hymn 
GENESIS. 

i.  2,  3, 840,850 

i.  31, 805 

ii.  3, 83 

ii.9, 840 

ii.  18,  &c., 991 

ii.24, 992 

iii.  16-19,23, 419 

iii.  19, 1086 

iii.  24, 28 

V.  22, , 783 

vi.  3, 387,380 

vi.9, 783 

viii.  22, 944,  950,  952 

ix.  11-13, 136,  726,  1222 

xii.  1-4, 724 

xvi.  13, 108-1 12,  144,  622 

xix.  17,  22,. .  .385,  387,  396,  403, 
404,  407,  413 

xxii.  6,  &c., 1219 

xxii.  14, 611,1204 

xxiii.  4 1109 

xxiv.  31, 486-488 

xxiv.  56, ..666' 

xxiv.  63, 1005* 

xxvii.  36-38, 424 

xxviii.  15, 942 

xxviii.  16,17, 814 

xliv.  34, 1214 

xlvii.  9, 1059 

1.  20, 1069 


EXODUS. 

iii.  12, 854 

vii.  &c., 917 

xiii.  21,  22, 469,562 

xiv.  19,  20,. 469,562 

XV.  1,  &c., 291,478 

XV.  11,.,. 159 

xvii.  9-12, 798 

XX.  11, 83 

XX.  12, 890 

XXV.  22, 437,  707,  708,  1215 


(21) 


Hymn 
EXODUS,  (continued.) 

xxviii 239,  240 

xxix.  38-43, 266 

xxxiii.  9,  10, 562 

xxxv.  2,  3, 96 


LEVITICUS. 

X.  3, 1089 

xiv.  4-7,  49-53, 265 

xvi.  8-10,  21,  22, 266 

xix.  9,  10, 692 

xix.  18,  19, 736,737 

xxiii.  2, 96 

xxiii.  22, 692 

xxv.  9-54, 363,  370 


NUMBERS. 

X.  29, 487 

xiv.  19, 97.'?- 

xiv.  21, 490,843 

xxi.  4, 596 

xxi.  8,  9, 260,  1199 

xxiii.  10, 109G 

xxiii.  19, 135,  136 


DEUTERONOMY. 

iv.20 r 473 

iv.  23, 453,489 

V.  12,  14, 89,92 

vi.  6,. 736 

vii.  6,  8, 323 

vii.  9, V152 

viii.  2, 596 

X,  12,13, 95 

xi.  13,14, 952 

xiv.29, 696 

xvi.  7-11, 685,  692,  693 

xxiii.  23, 489 

xxiv.  19-21, 692 

xxvi.  17,  18, 453,  4m 

xxix^  11-13, 48iJ 


INDEX   OF   SCRIPTURES. 


Hymn 
DlSUTERONOMY,  (continued.) 

xxix.  29, 156,  157,  611,  1204 

xxxi.  6-8, 854,  856 

xxxii.  2, 313,  813,  832,  952 

xxxii.  4, 163,  164 

xxxii.  6,  15,  18, 382,  1229 

xxxii.  10, 596,  658-660 

xxxii.  29, 386,  681,1085, 

1086;  1188 

xxxii.  31, 469,572 

xxxii.  49-52,....  1088,  1093,  1174 

xxxiii.  25-27, 618,  638,  1224 

xxxiii.  27, 423,  480,  646 

xxxiii.  29, 979 

xxxiv.  1, 1093,  1174 


JOSHUA. 

iii.  14-17, 562 

xxiii.  14,  15, 135,  136,271, 

355,  582 
xxiv.  15 574,576,  1211 


JUDGES. 

xi.  35, 453,489 


RUTH. 

i.  8, 686,687 

i.  16,  17, ,   466 


SAMUEL. 

i.  11,22,27,  28, 1029,  1031, 

1034 

ii.2, 122,593 

ii.3, 584 

ii.  23-25, 1214 

ii.25, 421 

ii.30, 1033 

iii.  1-10,.. 1026 

iii.  13,  14, 1214 

iii.  18, 581,612,614,745 

iv.  13, ■ 476 

V.  2-4, 835 

vii.  12, 548,703,  969 

xii.  14,  ]5,  1033 

XV.  22, 1195,  1195 

xvi.7, 584 

xxiv.  16,  17, 382 

XXX.  6, 572,  610 


2  SAMUEL. 

vi.22, 563 

vii.  22, 475 

xii.  23, 1087 

XV.  21, 466 

xxii.  2,  3,  32,  47, ..163,248, 

469,  572 


(22) 


Hymn 
2  SAMUEL,  (continued.) 

xxii.  10-12, 156,158, 

746  1204 

xxii.  26, .581,  612,  614,  745 

xxiv.  14, 747,  1081,  1084 

xxiv.  24, 645 


KINGS. 

iii.  3-12, 1213,1214 

vi.  13, 474 

viii.  22,  &:c., 807,  810,  812 

viii.  27, 659,807,809 

viii.  30,  &c., ..812 

viii.  51, 473 

xviii.  21, 409-412 

xviii.  44, 825,826 

XX.  31,  32, 376,  435,  437 


2  KINGS. 

iv.  26, 614,1069 

v.  10,  13, 263,264,367 

vi.  14-17, 621 

vii.  3,  &:c., 376,435,437 

X.  16, 749 

XX.  1, 1050,  1051,  1058 

XX.  19,.....,. 1082,  1084 


1  CHUONICLES. 

i.  10-12, 1213 

xvi.  19,  22,&;c., 986 

xvi.  23,  &c., 49,  65,  864 

xxi.  13, 747,  1081,  1084 

xxviii.  9, 1033 

xxviii.  20,.. .  .610,  618,  638,  1224 

xxix.  11. 475 

xxix.  J5; 1056-1063 

xxix.  17, 584 

xxix.  20, 31 


2  CHRONICLES. 

i.7-12, 1213,1214 

vi.  14-42, 807,  810,812 

vi.  18, 659,807,  809,812 

vi.  21,  &c., 812 

vi.  41, •. 483 

vii.  16, 813 

XV.  2, i033 

xvi.9, 110-112 

xxix.  23,  24, 266 

XXX.  7-9, 3,  26,  48 

XXX.  9, 783 

xxxiii.  12,  13, 1221 


EZRA. 

viii.  22, 1033 

ix.  6,  7,  13,  14, 420,  433,  973 


INDEX   OF   SCRIPTURES. 


Hymn 
NEHEMIAH. 

i ....682,683 

i.4,11, 975,978 

iv.9, 719 

viii.  5,  6, 34 

ix.5,6, 34 

ix.  17, 152 

xiii.  15-22, 92,98 


ESTHER. 

iv.  11-16, 376 

V.  2 376 

viii.  4, 376 

viii.  6,..' 681,684,  1214 

ix.22, 692 


/OE. 

i.  21,. . .  .160, 744, 745-747,  1081. 
1082,  1084,  1117 

ii.  10, 744,745,  1080 

iii.  17, 1114,  1116 

V.  3,  4, 576,676 

V.  6,7, 10G9,  1083 

V.  17,18, 1082,  1083 

V.  26, 1100,1105,1106, 

1128,  1130 

vii:  1, 1086 

vii.  3, 1083 

vii.  6,7,9, 1049-1063 

vii.  16, 1169 

viii.  9,  12, 1049-1063 

viii.  13-15, 380,  584,  585 

X 1169 

X.  9, 1086 

xi.  7-9, 107 

xi.  17, 1222 

xii.  22, 156,  157,  611,  1222 

xiii.  15, 1080 

xiv.  1,  &c., 1051-1055,  &c. 

xiv.  14, 1128,1130 

xiv.  15, 1101 

xvi.22, 1049,  &CC. 

xix.25, 1133 

xix.  25,  27, 1095 

XX.  5-29, 576 

xxi.  33, 1116 

xxii.  12-14,...  112,  156-158,  1204 

xxii.  21, 392 

xxiii.  3-6, 579 

xxiii.  10, 473 

xxvi.  6, HI 

xxvi.  7-14, 36,  51,  138,  157 

xxvii.  8, 380,584,585 

xxvii.  13-23, 389,  409,  576 

xxviii.  28, 720 

xxix.  1-4, 588,  604,  776,  783 

xxix.  11-16, 690,  691,  693, 

696,  698 

xxxi.  14, 421,  1146 

xxxiv.  21,  22, 110-112 

(23) 


Hymn 
JOB,  (continued.) 

xxxiv.  23, 744, 745, 1080 

xxxvi.  18, 48,  389,  422,  423, 

1144,  114G 

xxxvi.  26, 102,  106,  107,  117 

xxxvii.  1,  &:c., 629 

xxx/ii.  4, 957 

xxxvii.  6,  7, 955 

xxxviii.  7, 805,  840 

xxxviii.  11, 941 

xiii.  5,  6, 426,435 


PSALMS. 

i.  1-4, .568 

ii.  1-6, 474 

ii.6-9, 868 

iii.  1,5, 1002 

iii.  4,  6, 1001,  1021 

iv.  1-3, 706,707 

iv.  3-5,  8, 1009 

iv.  8, 1001,  1010,1011, 

1016,  1021 

V.  1-8, 88 

vi.  4, 783,  820 

viii.  1,3,4,  9, 133 

viii.  2, 836,888 

ix.9, 423 

xi.4, 110-113 

xii.  6, 342,345 

xiv 415,419 

xiv.  1, 100,101 

xiv.  7, 873 

XV.  1-3, 702 

xvi.  2, 698 

xvi.  8-11, 1140 

xvi.  9, :..: 1101 

xvii.  15, 1159 

xviii.  2,  31,  46,.. .  .163,  248,  469, 

572,  573,  1229 

xviii.  9-13,..  .121,  156,  157,  1225 

xix 330,  331,  ;«34 

xix.  2, W4 

xix.  5,  8, 9.53 

xix.  ?,  &c., 342 

xix.  12, 420 

XX.  5, 703 

xxii.  3, 122 

xxii.  4, 984,985 

xxii.  19, 606 

xxii.  27,  28, 836,843 

xxiii 165,  166,  249,  250 

xxiii.  1-3, lOlO 

xxiii.  4, . . .  .392,  653,  1089,  1090, 

1093,  1218 

xxiv.  1-6, 702 

xxiv.  7,  &c 225-227 

XXV.  1-11, 578 

XXV.  14, ..649 

xxvi.  8,  9, 1156 

xxvii.  1, 607,  1012 

xxvii.  1-6, 625,  626,  634 


INDEX   OF   SCRIPTURES. 


Hymn 
PSALMS,  (continued.) 

xxvii.  8, 412 

xxvii.  10, 1044 

xxviii.  7,  8, 164,480 

xxix 36 

XXX.  5, 1067,1079 

XXX.  5,  10, 599 

xxxi.  3, 562 

xxxii.  1,  2, 569 

xxxii.  1,  2,  7,  11, 556 

xxxiii.  1-9, 51 

xxxiv.  7, 621,  1014 

xxxiv.  15, 614,  650 

xxxiv.  15-17, 890 

xxxiv.  18, 417 

xxxvi.  5-9, 146 

xxxvii.  25,  26, 687,  G88,  691 

xxxvii.  37, 1106,  1107 

xxxviii.  4, 420,  435 

xxxix.  1-3, 722 

xxxix.  4-7, 1051,  1056 

■       xxxix.  9, 581,  612,  614 

xxxix.  12, * 658 

Xl.  1-3, 544 

xl.  3, 574,575 

xl.7,  8, 694 

xli.  1,  4, 687,  688,  &cc. 

xlii.  1,2, 310,601,  602 

xlii.  1-5, 594 

xlii.  5-11, 600 

xlii.  6-11, 598,615 

xlii.  10, 682 

xliv.  1-8, 984,  985 

xliv.  9,  &:c., 976,  977 

xlv.  3,  4, 833,834 

xlv.  6, 837,838 

xlvi .' 480 

xlvi.  1,2, 606 

xlvi.  5,  6,  9-11, 1226 

xlvi.  10, 1080 

Xlviii 475 

xlviii.  10-14, 471 

xlviii.  14, 635,  760 

1.  1-6, 1150,1151 

1.  3, 1154 

1.8,  10,11,  14,15,23, 1195 

I.  15, 747,1070 

li 265,  417,  418,  436,  442 

li.  1-11, 784 

11.8, 579 

lii 568 

liii 415-419 

liii.  1, 100,101 

liii.  6, 873 

liv 163,164 

r^      Iv.  1-14, 594 

iv.  6, 448,454,560,1232 

Iv.  15,  17,  19,  22, 576,  577 

Iv.  17, 1021-1023 

lv.22, ...620,1218,1224 

Ivi.  8, 620, 1079, 1082 

IvLlS, 453 

(24) 


Hymn 
PSALMS,  (continued.) 

Ivii 54,66,159 

Ivii.  1, 606 

•Ivii.  1-3, 610,  1083 

Ivii.  7, 590,591 

Ivii.  8, 947 

Iviii 912 

Ix.  1,  9,&:c., 817,822 

Ixi.  1-6, 593 


Ixii.  2,  6,  7,...  163,  248,  469,  572 

Ixiii 8,  17,  310 

Ixiii.  1,5, 601,602 

Ixiii.  1-8, 660 

Ixv 962 

Ixv.  1,9,  11, 961 

Ixv.  2, 704 

Ixv.  5, 936,937 

Ixv.  6-11, 9.58 

Ixv.  7, 1069 

Ixv.  9-13, 960 

1-^v.  11, 959,965 

Ixvi.  J6, 544 

Ixvi.  17,18, 117 

Ixvii 845 

Ixviii.  4-9,  32, 36 

Ixviii.  5, 1044 

Ixviii.  9,  10, 952 

Ixviii.  31, 846,847 

Ixix.  13,  18, 615,932 

Ixix.  20, 268 

Ixxi.  1-4, 615 

Ixxi.  5, 760 

Ixxi.  5,7-9, 1045 

Ixxi.  17,  18, 1047 

Ixxii.  5-8, 833,  836 

Ixxii.  5-8,  19, 176 

Ixxii.  6,  9, 313,832 

Ixxii.  19, 843,852 

Ixxiii.  3,  6,  17,  20,  22, 

27,28, 676 

Ixxiii.  24, 635,  650,  661 

Ixxiii.  24,  25, 993 

Ixxiii.  24-28,. 163,  591 

Ixxiii.  25, 552,  553,  623 

Ixxiv.  16,17, 962 

Ixxiv.  17,.. 944, 949, 951, 959, 963 

Ixxiv.  20, 850 

Ixxv.  7, 116,138 

Ixxvi.  7, 402,  422,  423 

Ixxvi.  11, 453.489,590 

Ixxvii 156,  157,  611,  1204 

Ixxviii.  1-7, 168 

Ixxix.  9, 820 

Ixxix.  10, 682 

Ixxx.  1, 815 

lxxx.3-7, 976 

Ixxx.  14,  15, 820,  821,  975 

Ixxxii.  3,  4,.. 697,972 

Ixxxiv 1,10-12,22,85 

Ixxxiv.  10,  11, 612,703 

Ixxxv.  6, 778,818 

Ixxxv.  10, 13, 254,  257,  463 


INDEX   OF   SCRIPTURES, 


Hymn 
PSALMS,  (continued.) 

Ixxxvi.  15, 123 

Ixxxvi.  16, 783 

Ixxxvii 484 

Ixxxvil.  1,3, 469 

Ixxxvii.  2, 806 

Ixxxviii.  13, 577 

Ixxxviii.  9, 928, 1068 

Ixxxix 118 

Ixxxix.  9, 254 

Ixxxix.  14, 254,  257 

Ixxxix.  15,  &c., 357 

Ixxxix.  47,  48, 1051,  1059 

xc.1-12, 1054 

xc.  1,2,4,5, 1066 

xc.  5, 1050 

xc.  9-12, 966,  968,  1058 

xc.  13-17, 820-822 

xci 621 

xci.  2,  11, 997,  1014 

xciii 116,  120 

xciv 1069,  1083 

xcv 3,26,48 

xcv.  7,  8, 379 

xcv.  11, 303 

xcvi 49,61,  65 

xcvii 294,611 

xcvii.  1-5, 1150 

xcvii.  11, 1222 

xcviii 356 

xcix 30 

c 2,7,20 

ci 912 

cii 114,  115 

cii.  1,2,7,  11,  13,  17,  20,...  1217 

cii.  11, 1053,  1122 

cii.  13,  14, 835,84] 

cii.  13-20, 824 

.  cii.  19,20, 836 

ciii.  1,  2, 760 

ciii.1-7, 31 

ciii.  5-18, 152,  162 

ciii.  15,  17, 985,  1053 

civ '.36,51,  153-155 

civ.  3,  &:c., 1225 

civ.  19, 958 

cv.  26,  &c., 917 

cvii.  8, 979 

cvii.  23-31, .  .  .928,  935,  938,  942 

cvii.  29, 1067 

cviii 159 

cviii.2, 947 

cxL  9, 122 

cxi.  10, 720 

cxii.6-8, 1075 

cxv.2,3, 682 

cxvi 32,  545 

cxvi.  15, 1107 

cxvii 37,49,71 

cxix.  1-3,  165, 567 

cxix.  3, 13,  28,  49,  54,  97, 

148,175 309 

0  (25) 


Hymn 
PSALMS,  (continued: 

cxix.  4-6,  10,  166-J68, 574 

cxix.  6, 563-565 

cxix.  9,  105,  130,  140, 

160,..1032,  1037,  1043 

cxix.  10, 592 

cxix.  13,  15,  16,  32,  46,  93,  ..573 
cxix.  14,  30,  57,  59,  60, 

94,  144, 1212 

cxix.  38-41,  42,  49,  58,  74, 

107,123, 582 

cxix.  55,  62,  81,  147, 

148,164, 577 

cxix.  59,  67,  71, 1073 

cxix.  67,  71,  81,  82, 

92,153, 1070 

cxix.  71,75, 613,1081 

cxix.  96, 335 

cxix.  97,  105, 1208 

cxix.  103, 343 

cxix.  105, 345 

cxix.  Ill, 341 

cxix.  165, 561 

cxxi 150,942 

•     cxxi.  3,  4, 767 

cxxi.  4, 1024 

cxxii 6,  9 

cxxii.7, 811 

cxxii.  7,8, 833 

cxxv.  1,2, 469,  473,  619 

cxxvi 452 

cxxvi.  5, 1167 

cxxvi.  5,  6, 701,789 

cxxx 1216 

cxxxii.  5, 13-15, 806 

cxxxiii 528,  529,  532,  538 

cxxxiii.  3, 813 

cxxxv 147 

cxxxvi 146 

cxxxvii.  1-3, 874 

cxxxvii.  1-4, 588 

cxxxvii.  1-6, 678,  679 

cxxxvii.  5, 476 

cxxxviii 67 

cxxxviii  6, 751 

cxxxix 110-113 

cxxxix.  7-12, 622 

cxxxix.  11, 1222 

cxxxix.  13,  &c.,  148 

cxxxix.  23,  24, 584,  585 

cxH.2-5, 1018 

cxli.5, 1228 

cxliii.  1,  3,  5,  6,  10,  11, . . .  .1068 

cxliii.  4-6, 310 

cxliv.  12, 810 

cxliv.  13, 980 

cxliv.  15, 979 

cxlv 60,1000 

cxiv.  1-3, 1021 

cxlv.  1-10, 994 

cxlv.  7,  &c., 123, 134 

cxlvi 143 


INDEX    OF   SCRIPTURES. 


Hymn 
PSAEMS,  (continued.) 

cxlvii.  1-8,  14, 961 

cxivii.  2, 143,  873,  874 

cxlvii.  16-30, 956 

cxlviii 33,  39,  44,  47,  50,  987 

cxiviii.  8, ..  .615,  620,  1069,  1225 
cl 35,42,45,69,70 

PROVERBS. 

i.  10,  15, 586 

i.  20,  23, 390,397 

ii.  1-6, 1031 

ii.  4, 336 

iii.  1,2,  16,  17, 890 

.'       iii.  13, 388 

'       iii.  13-16, -..1190 

iii.  13-17, 1031 

iii.  17, 384,  646 

iii.  24, 1008,  1009 

iii.  32, , 649 

iv.5,6, 1028 

iv.  14,  15, 586 

iv.  18, 384,550 

viii.  1,  32, 397 

viU.  17, 893,  1037 

ix.  12, 830 

xi.  24,  25, . . .  .687,  695,  696,  &c. 

ri.30, 792 

xiii.  20, 586 

3riv.  32, 1106,  &c.,  1155 

XV.3, 110-113 

XV.  11, Ill 

XV.  32, 383,405 

xvi.  5,  18, 751 

/,       xviii.  10, 163,  164,  480,  605 

' .      xviii.  24, 561 ,  1203,  1204 

xix.  11, 758 

;        xix.- 17, 687-689,  696 

XX.  4, 700 

;        xxi.  16,.. 592 

xxii.  3, 758 

xxiii.  5, 1063,  1223 

xxiii.  '29-32, 924 

xxvii.  1, 385,  411,  412,  1125 

xxvii.  12, 758 

xxviii.  1, 670 

xxviii.  13, 267,  418,  433 

xxix.  1, 389,  399,  409 

xxix.  25, 563,  795. 

xxxi.  8, 915 


ECCLESIASTES. 

ii.  11, t. 663-665 

,  '     ii.  18,  19, 1051,  1056,  1095 

iii.  20, 1086,  1087 

:        iv.  1, 910 

V.2, 62 

V.4, 489,590 

lx.5,  6, 10, 1060 

ii-3, 


(26) 


Hymn 

ECCLESIASTES,  (continued?) 

xi.  6, 700,701 

xi.9,10, 1039 

xii.  1-6,. . .  ....  1027,  1036,  1038 

xii.  7,....,    .900,901  943,  1095, 

1118,  1129 
xii.  14,.... ri45, 1157 


CANTICLES. 

ii.l, 842,855,856 

ii.  6, 1090 

ii.  11-13, 947,  948 

iv.  15, 469 

v.2, 383,395,409 

V.  10, 274 

V.  16, 1204 

vi.  1-3,  11, 549 

vi.  10, 470 

viii.  3, 1090 


ISAIAH. 

i.  1-3, 382 

i.  15-17, 919,920 

i.  18, 265,366 

ii.  1-5, 871 

ii.3, 849 

ii.  4 851,852,905 

ii.  10,12, 409,1143 

iii.  10,11, 1149,1229 

iii.  12-15, 911 

iv.  5,  6, 469,562 

viii.  14, 468 

viii.  20, 342,  1207 

ix.  5, 906 

ix.  6,  7, 184,  190 

x.  3, 421,1146 

xi.  9, 851,852 

xxi.  11,  12, 865 

xxi.  12, 866-868 

XXV.  4,. 423,942 

XXV.  7-9, 875 

•  xxvi.  ], 469,474 

xxvi.  1-6, 472,481 

xxvi.  3, 556 

xxvi.  4, 472,610 

xxvii.  8, 1225 

xxviL  13, 363,364,370 

xxviii.  16, 468,469 

XXX.  10, 795 

xxxii.2, 605,625 

xxxiii.  20-22, 471,  474 

XXXV.  ...176,  185,  188,  191,  309, 
310,  855 

XXXV.  1,2, 84) ,  851,  852 

XXXV.  10, 550,559 

xxxviii.  1 , 1050-1063 

xxxix.  8, 581,612,614 

xl.  1-5, 790 

xl.3 275 

xl.  6,7, 1053,1123 


INDEX   OF   SCRIPTURES. 


.    .  '  Hymn 

ISAIAH,  (continued.) 

xl.  18,  &c., 846 

xl.  29, 489 

xl.  30, 1224 

xl.  31, 572,  610,  6G7,  1231 

xli.  1 489 

xli.  10,  14, 600,609,638 

xli.  17,18, 601,602 

xlii 176,  185,  188 

xlii.  3, ...1077 

xlii.  4, 837,  839 

xlii.  10, 294 

xlii.  10-12,. . .  .65,  550,  883,  864, 
867,  869,  879 

xlii.  11, 559 

xliii.  2, 473,  600 

xliii.  5,6, 872 

xliii.  14-21, 191 

xliii.  25, 446 

xliv.  2, 609,  623,  637,  638 

xliv.  9-19, 846 

xlv.7, 1020 

xlv.  21-25,. 349 

xlv.  22, 260,  1199 

xlviii.  10, 473 

xlviii.22, 379 

xlix 490 

xlix.  6, 855 

xlix.  6,  7, 908 

xlix.  10, 469,942 

xlix.  15, 473 

xlix.  16, 233,  242,  476,  823 

1.10, 599,  BOO 

li.  3, 840,  852,855 

li.  7,  8,  12, 5;'3,  795 

li.  9, 835,837 

li.ll, 550,559 

li.  14, 836 

li.  17,  &c., 473,479 

lii 478,479 

lii.  1,2, 872 

lii.  7, 362 

lii.  7-10, 863,864,870 

liii.  1, 398 

liii.3, 653 

liii.  5,  6,  11,. .  .260,  391,  432,  444 

liii.  6, 548 

liv.  2,3, 853 

Iv  1-5, 364,372-375 

Iv  4, 673 

Jv  6,  , 1033 

Iv  7,    ..379,381,398 

Iv.  10, 832 

Iv.  10,  11, 354 

Iv.  12,  13,    186,313 

Ivi.  8,... 835 

Ivii.  15, 417,974 

Iviii.  3-8, 972 

Iviii.  6-8, 919,  920 

Iviu.  9, 707,708 

lix.  1, 712 

Hx.2, ....588 


Hymn 
ISAIAH,  (continued.) 

Ix 481 

Ix.  1-4, 866-868 

Ix.  4-9, 872,878 

Ix.  6, 839,846,847 

Ix.  7,  8, 315 

Ix.  8,....U :...831 

Ix.  18-20, .607,619 

Ixi.  1, 176,  .185,  188, 

272,  542 

Ixi.  3,    1079 

'  Ixi.  3,  4, 873 

Ixi.  4, 872 

Ixii.  6, 798 

Ixii.  11, 873 

Ixii.  11,  12, 874 

Ixiii.  1-3, 255 

Ixiii.  8,  9, 268 

Ixiii.  18, 873 

Ixiv.  6, 952-954 

lxv.17, 840 

Ixv.  17-19, 879,880 

lxv.24, 706 

Ixvi.  1,2, 417,813,974 

Ixvi.  2, 833 

Ixvi.  8, 868 

Ixvi.  22, 840,  880 


JEREMIAH. 

i.  7,  8, 

ii.  13,  &c., . 

iii.  4, 

iii.  12, 

iii.  23, 

V.  24,.. 


, 854,  &c. 

,..310,469,777-779 

885,893 

781,782,  1192 

257,349 

.952 


(27) 


viii.  20, 3C3,  11 

viii.  22, 2-16,  261,  270,  353, 

3G8,  433,  451  . 

ix.  ], 680,  683 

xiii.  }6, 410 

xiii.  21, 402,421 

xiii.  23, 300,415,416 

xiv.  8,  9, 303 

xvi.  17, 110-113 

xvii.  10, 110-113,584 

xxii.  10, 1131 

xxiii.  6, 349,542 

xxiii.  23,24, 107-112 

xxviii.  16, 967 

xxix.  11-14, , . .349,  872-875,  878 

XXX.  1, ;  .349,  872-875,  878 

xxxi^  31-34, 465,  851,  864 

xxxii.  19, 110-113 

xxxiii.  3, 708 

xlvi.  27,  28, . .  .609,  872-875,  878 

xlviii.  28, 248 

xlix.  11,.. 1044,  1077 

1.4,5, 871 

jc  4gg 

li.  15,*.*.*.'.'.  *.".*.'.*.*.*.*113,'i43jl47 


INDEX   OF   SCRIPTURES. 


Hymn 
LAMENTATIONS. 

i.  12, 201-207 

iii.l, 1082 

iii.  23, 1(^0 

iii.27, 1073 

iii.  31,  &c., 977 

iii;  31-33, .30,  1070,  1083 

iii.  40,.., 592 

iii.  40-43, 779,  1192 

iii.  48,  49, 680,  681,  683 

V.  15-17, 774,  776 

V.21, 784,820 


E2EKIEL. 

ii.  3-7, 854,  856 

iii.  17, 788,798 

ix.  4, 680-684,  820,  975 

xi.  19, 382,  430,  435,  818 

xiii.lO, 795 

xvi.5,6, 268 

xviii.  30, 378,379 

xviii.  31,  32, 379,401 

xxi.27, 841,854 

xxii,  14, 1146 

xxxiii.7, :..788,  798 

xxxiii.  11, 379,401 

xxxvi.  16, 451 

xxxvi.  25,  27, 382,  430,  435, 

818 

xxxvi.  35-38, 840,  852 

xxxvi.  37, 823 

xxxvii.  1-14, 267,  353 

xlvii 253,360 

xlvii.  l,&c., 827 


DANIEL. 

ii.  22, 156,157,611 

ii.  35,  44, 838 

iii.  20,  25, 473 

iv.  3,  34,  35, 115,236 

iv.  17,25,32, 906,1226 

vi.  10, 577,  714,  1018,  1023 

vii.  9,  10,  13, 1151,1155 

ix-  20, 973 

xii.  2, 1136,  1149 

xii.  3, 855,1116 


HOSEA. 

iv.  17, 405,406 

vi.  1, 779 

vi.  3, 313,467,813,832 

vi.  4, 590 

X.12, 950 

xi.8, 401 

xiii.  9, 693 

xiv.  1,2, 780-783 


Hyma 
JOEL. 

ii.  12,  13, 974 

ii.  17, 680-684,  820,  975,  979 

ii.  28-32, 297,  350,  ]  142 


AMOS. 

iv.  12, 1146,  1147 

V.  8, 58,  620,944 

vi.5, 775 


OBADIAH. 

3,4, 

21, 


.751 

.878 


JONAH. 

i.3,10, 112 

i.  6, 400,413,  1062 

ii.  9, 453,589,626 

iii  5-10, 777,975 

iv.6,7, 1223 


MICAH. 

iv.  1-4, 871 

iv.  2, 849,851,852 

iv.3,4, 905,908 

vi.  6-8, 1195,  1196 

vii.  9,  11, 682 


NAHUM. 

i.  3, 156,  157,611 

i.7, 164,606 

i.  15, 362 


HABAKKUK. 

ii.4, 727 

ii.  14, 850-853 

iii.  2, 817 

iii.  17-19, 616,617 


ZEPHANIAH. 

i.  14-18, 410 

iii.  14-17, 867,874 


HAGGAI. 

ii.  6,  7, 


.835 


(28) 


ZECIIARIAIL       . 

iv.  6, ,   300,319 

iv.7, 547 


INDEX    OF    SCRIPTURES. 


Hymn 
ZECHARIAII,  (continued.) 

xii.  10, 1149 

xiii.  1, 264,388,404 

xiii.  9, 473 

xiv.7, 1222 

xiv.8, 469 


MALA  CHI. 

i.  11, 836,839 

iii.  2, 11'41,  1146 

iii.  10, 431,438 

iii.  16, 68",  1208 

iv  2...... ... 831 


MATTHEW. 

ii.  1-10, 133,  184,  .87 

ii.  2,  7,  9, .    ..934 

iii.  1,  &c., /t)0 

iii.  1-12, 170,275 

iii.  7, 389,422,423 

iii.  13,  &:c.,. . .  .492-496,  4P.8-5G8 

iv.  1-11, 193,241 

iv.  16, 184,  190,597 

V.3, 1220 

V.  4, ; 1079 

V.  5, 752,755 

V.  7, 687,688 

V.  7-10, 689 

V.  8, 649,  688 

V.  9, 532,  758 

V.  16, 574,  575,  583,  598 

V.44, 714,  1198 

V.  44,  45, 737,741 

V.  45, 382 

V.  48, 647-651 

vi.  6, 714,717,  1005 

vi.  9-13, 715,716 

vi.  10, 53G,  744-746 

vi.  12,  14,  15...... 1197 

vi.  19, 571 

vi.  20, 665,  753,  1208,  1220 

vi.  25-34, 570,  571,  620,  638 

vi. 26-28, 998 

vii.  11, 305 

•vii.  12, 756,757 

vii.  13,14, 380,381 

vii.  14, 587 

vii.  24,  &c.,. .  .163,  271,  423,  468 

viii.  11, 491,766,769 

viii  17, 272 

viii.  19, 666 

viii.  20, 195 

viii.  25-27, 929,  932 

viii.  26, 254,  (i62,  907 

ix.  12, 240,410,  1048 

ix.  27-31, 194,  19» 

ix.  38, 793,  853 

X.  8,  16, 794 

X.  16, 694,7.58 

X.28, 563,621,795 

c  *  (29) 


MATTHEW,  (continued.) 
X.31, 


Hyma 
.161 


X.32, 564-566 

X.38,...,, 467 

X.  40, 685 

X.  42 693 

xi.  5, 185,  188,  194,  196 

xi.  28-30,  . . .  .254,  292,  351',  361, 

366,  371,  754 

sii.36, ,1157 

xiii.  1-23, , 75,77 

xiii.  16,17, 362 

xiii.  23, 714 

xiii.  30,  40-43, 396,  1144 

xiii.  44-46, 2.51,  336,  344 

xiv.  23,  .• 193,713 

xiv.  24-27, 933 

xiv.  27 609,  637 

xiv.  30;31, 194,932 

XV.  30,  31, 185,  194,  196 

XV.  30-38, 695 

xvi.  18,.  .136,  271,  4G8,  469, 1226 

xvi.  24, 380,  587 

xvi,  24,  25, 467 

x-vi.  26, 391,665 

xvii.  4, 85,  89,763 

xviii.  4, 753 

xviii.  12, 548 

xviii.  20, 813,  1194 

xviii.  21,22, 1197 

xviii.  24,25, 685 

xix.  4-6, 992 

xix.  6 991 

xix!  13-16V.V.*.V.V887,  897,'  1040 

xix.  21,..' G97,  1056 

xix.  27,  29, 467,  560,  645 

XX.  3-8, >.385 

XX.  28, 2;}4,282 

XX.  34 194 

xxi.  9-15,; 812 

xxi.  15, 887 

xxi.  16, 836,888 

xxi.  42, 468 

xxii.  9, 10, 372-375 

xxii.  .37-40, .736,  739 

xxiii.  8, 557 

xxiii.  12, ■ 751,  753 

xxiii.  S7,  &c., 584,  585 

xxiii.  37, 443,677 

xxiv.  29,  &c., 1142 

xxiv.  30,  31,.. .  .1143,  1149,  11.54 

xxiv.  42,  43, 718 

XXV.  10-13, 395,  718 

XXV.  14,  &c., 420,  744 

XXV.  21, .1130 

XXV.  32,  33, 409 

XXV.  34,  fcc, 685,  1152 

XXV.  41,  &c., , 1153 

XXV.  46, 1155 

xxvi.  11,...  ,    693,698 

xxvi.  26-28,     510,  512-514,  515, 

517,  520-523 


INDEX   OF   SCRiriURES. 


Hymn 
MATTHEW,  (continued.) 

xxvi 39-44,  193, 197,  198, 

200-203,  231,  745,  746 

xxvi.  41, .718,  721,  723 

xxvi.  64, 1149 

xxvii.  2,  11,  14, 231 

xxvii.  28,  &.C., 520 

xxvii.  45,  46, 204-212,  214, 

231,  233 

xxvii.  51, 430 

xxvii.  52,  53, 220 

xxviii.  1-^S, 214,  ^24 

xxviii.  2, 216 

xxviii  19, 497,  509,  842,  854 

xxviii  19  20 787,794 

xxviii.  2a 502 


MARK. 

i.  1-3, 790 

i.  "1-7, 170,275 

i.  9-11, 492-496 J  498-508 

i.  12,  13, 193 

1.35, 713,714,  7J7 

ii.  17, 24H,  440 

iii.  7-12, 185,188,  194 

iv.  3-20, 75,77 

iv.  26-29, 701 

iv.  37-41,. . .  .662,  5^9,  932,  122.5 

iv.  39, 254,  907 

V.  39, 1098,  nil 

vi.  9, 1075 

vi.  46, 193,713 

vi.  50, 609,037,638 

vii.  31,&c.,...185,  194,  196,  695 

viii.  34,35, 380,467,587 

viii.  36,  37, 391,665 

viii.  38, 564,566 

ix.  5, 85,89,763 

ix.  24, 419 

ix.  33,  34, 751-754 

ix.  41, 685,  693 

X.  13-16, 887,  897,  1040 

X.  21, 467,"  645,  1056 

X.  29,  30, 645 

X.  45, 204,282 

X.  46-52, 194,  196 

xi.  9,10, 812 

xi.24, 7U 

xi.  25,  26, : 1197 

xii.  10,  11, 468 

xii.  42-44, 691 

xiii.  24,&c., 1142 

xiii.  26,  27, 1143, 1149, 1154 

xiii.31, 135 

xiii.  33-37, 718,719 

xiv.  7, 693,  698 

xiv.  22-25,  . .  .51  0-512,  514,  515, 
517,  520-523 

siv.  35-41,    193,  197,  198, 

200,  203,  ^31 

xiv.38, 718 

(30) 


Hymn 
MARK,  (continued.) 

xiv.  39,  42, 745,746 

xiv.  62, 1143,  1149,  1154 

XV.  1-6, 231 

XV.  33-41, 204-212,  214, 

231-233 

xvi.  1-11, 214-224 

xvi.  15, 842,854 

xvi.  lJ-18, .787,  794 

xvi.  ;j-20, 214,  22.5-^8, 

247,  509 
xvi.  19, 278 


LUKE. 

i.  5-18,  57,&c., 170,275 

i.33,79, 190 

1.77,78, 597 

i.  79, 855 

ii.  8-20,...  171-180,  182,  185,  189 

ii.  29,  30, 1102 

ii.  32, 184,  190 

iii.  4-6, 170,275,790 

iii.  7, 389,422,423 

iii.  9, 393,394 

iii.  21,  22, 492-496,  498-503 

iv.  1-3, 193,  24( 

iv.  18, 176,  185 

V.  16, 193,713 

V.  31, 246,440 

vi.  12, 193,705,713 

vi.20, 1220 

vi.  22,  23, 689 

vi.35, 687,688 

vi.  38, 696 

vi.  48,  &c., 163, 271,  423 

vii.  21,  22, . . .  .185, 188,  194,  196 

vii.  27, 170,27.5,790 

viii.  24, 254,  907,  929, 1225 

viii.  .52, 1098,  1111,  1131 

ix.  23, 380,467,-587 

ix.  26, 564-566 

ix.33, 85,89,763 

ix.  46, 751-754 

ix.  57-59,  &.C., 666 

ix.  58, 195 

x.2, 793,8.53 

X.  20, 551,5.52 

X.  23,  24, 837,  839 

x.  27-42, 736-738,  741 

X.  41,42, 1188 

xi.  1, 705 

xi.  2-4, 715,716 

xi.4, 1197 

xi.  13, 305 

xi.28, 3.57 

xii.  4,  5, 563,  621,  795 

xii.  7,... 161 

xii.  8 563-566 

xii.  20,  21, 695,  1051,1055 

xii.  22-32, 570,  571,  620,  638 

xii.  32, 673,  1220 


INDEX    OF    SCRK^rUKES. 


Hymn 
LUKE,  (continued.) 

xiii.3-5, 378 

xiii.  6-9, 393,  394 

xiii.  24, 380,  381,  387 

Xiii.  29,. 766,769 

xiv.]], 751 

xiv.  14, 687,  688 

xiv.  IG,  &c., 372-375,  524 

xiv.  23, 697,  699 

xiv.  27, 380,467 

xiv.  33, 645 

XV.  4, 548 

XV.  4,  5,  20,  24,  32, 828 

XV.  7,  10, 398,  441,  460,  461 

XV.  11,  &c., 428,460,461 

XV.  18,  &c., 780,78? 

XV.  20, 372 

xvi.  9, 687-691,  693,  697 

xvi.  22, ..  .1079,  1088,  1092,  1096 

xvii.  5, 723 

xviii.  1, 714 

Xviii.  14, 751,753 

xviii.  15,  17, 887,  897, 1040 

xviii.  22, 1056 

xviii.  29,  30, 467,  645 

xviii.  35-43, 194,  196 

xix.  20,  &c., 420 

xix.  41 , 443 

xix.  41,  42, 677 

XX.  17, 468 

xxi.  2-4, 691 

xxi.  9-28, ....1142 

xxi.  19, 748 

xxi.  24, 873 

xxi.  27, 1143,  1149,  1154 

xxi.  28, 1148 

xxi.  34, .570 

xxi.  36, 718,  719 

xxii.  19,  20,..  .510-512,  514,  515, 
517,  520-523 

xxii.  24,  &c., 751-755 

xxii.  41-45, 193,197,  198, 

200-203,  231 

xxii.  42, 745,746 

xxiii.  1-4, 231 

xxiii.  24,. 1198 

xxiii.  28, 1131 

xxiii.  34, 199,  346,  1198 

xxiii.  39-^13, 1200 

xxiii.  44-49, 204-212,  214, 

231-2.33 

xxiv.  1-12, '214-22-1 

xxi  v.  13-15,  32, 535 

xxiv.  50-53, 214,  225-228 


JOHN. 

i.4, 185 

i.4-9, 597 

j  9 540 

i.*  12,"l3,*.* '. V. V..V.300,  465,' 543 
1.14, 1202 


(31)  _ 


Hytnn 

JOHN,  (continued.) 

i.  23, 170,275,790 

i.  29, .'259,  260,  269 

i.  32,  34,.  .494,  500,  502-505,  508 

ii.  1, 991 

iii.  2, 798 

iii.  3-5,  8, 300,  465,  543 

iii.  8, 297 

iii.  14,  ]5,v ,..1199 

iii.  16,  17, 256,377,391,539 

iii.  31, 361 

iv.  9-24, 16 

iv.  10-15, 351,  364 

iv.24, 584 

iv.  35, 829,  855 

v.  35,  36, 701,789,842 

'.  36, 855 

/.  14, 780 

v.  25,  26, 353 

V.  28,  29, 1138 

V.  39, 336,  1206,1207 

vi.20, 637,638 

vi.27, 571 

.     vi.  29, 447 

vi.  32,  35,  41,  58, 562 

vi.38, J»^....361 

Vi.  63, 299 

vi.  68, 606,1193,1203 

vii.  37, 351,  364-366 

vii.39, 297 

Vii.  46, 361 

viii.  12, 254,  597,  607,  652 

viii.  32-36, 455 

Viii.  36, 276 

ix.  4, 410,413 

ix.25, 546 

x.  11, 1126 

X.  14, 165,  166,  249,  250,  768 

X.  16, 531,541,835 

xi.  35, 443 

xii.8, 693 

xii.  14,  15, 256 

xii.  26, ,...644 

xii.  32, 205 

xii.  35,  36,  46, 6.52 

xii.  46, 542,  597,  607,  850 

xiii.  7,.  .150-158,  611,  1204,  1217 

xiii.  13 456 

xiii.  34, 526 

xiii.  34,  35,  .  .533,  .534,  764,  1228 

xiv.  2,  3,. . .  .229,  441,  514, 1161, 

1164,  1165 

xiv.  6, 245,273 

xiv.  7-11, 1202 

xiv.  13, 14, . . .  .439,  706, 712, 714 

xiv.  15, 740 

xiv.  16,  17, .  .  .228,  297,  302,  320 

xiv.27, 535 

XV.  1,  &:c., 485 

XV.  16, 439 

XV.  17, 526 

XV.  26, 297,302,^7 


INDEX   OF    SCKIPTURES. 


Hymn 
JOHN,  (continued.) 

xvi.  7,  8, 228,  297,  302 

xvi.  7-13,-. 304,  317,  318, 

320,  332 

xvi.  13,  14, 319,  322 

xvi.  23,  24,  26, 239,  714 

xvi.  33, 561 

xvii.  4, 204,  2;}8 

xvii.  21-23, ,537,  764 

xviii.  28-38, 231 

xix.  16-37, 204-212,  214, 

231-233 

xix.  34, 423,  520 

XX.  1-18, 214-224 

XX.  22, 297 


ACTS. 

i  4,5, 228,297,300,307 

i.  3-12, 214,  225-228 

i.  8,  9, 789 

i.  9-12, 278 

i.  11, 1143,  1148,  1152 

ii.  1,  &c., 797- 

ii.  1-14, 350 

ii.  1-381 297 

ii.  26,  27, 1095,  1133 

ii.  32-35, 222-228 

ii.  38, 497 

iii.  19, 376 

iv.  11, 468 

iv.  12, 245,  265,  273,  368 

V.  31, 274,284-287 

vii.  48-50, .805,  &c. 

vii.  51, 387,  389,  40J , 

405,  409 

viii.  12, 498-500 

ix.  11, 705 

X.  34,  35, 909,916 

X.  38, 693-695 

X.  43, 418 

xi.  23, 453,  456,  457 

xiii.  2, 786,794,797 

xiii.23, 539 

xiii.  38, 260,  346,  448,  578 

xiv.  22, 1230 

xiv.  27, 531,835,836 

XV.  8-11, 531 

XV.  9, 731 

xvi.  9, 847,848 

xvi.  30,31, 358 

xvii.  11, 336 

xvii.  26, 909,916 

xvii.  30,    378 

xvii.  31, 1143 

XX.  18-31,28  31, 788 

XX.  24, : 1171 

XX.  31, 684 

xxi.20, 749 

xxii.21, 854-857 

xxiii.  1,    .7.59 

XX1V.15, 1138 


Hymn 
ACTS,  (continued.) 

xxiv.  16, .558.  568,  759 

xxiv.  25, 389,  406,  1146 

xxvi.  16-18,  22,  23, 854-857 

xxvi.  17,  18, 850,  857 

xxvi.  18, 542 


RO 


x^lANS. 
16,  .  . 


.369,  564-566 
, 727 


.  19,20, 100,  101,  104 

i.  4, 125,  128,  129,382 

i.  10, 369,  1152 

ii.  10-18, 415,419 

ii.  19,22, 1209 

ii.  20 ,...434,543 

ii.  20,  24,. 346,347 

ii.  20-28, 445,447,448 

ii.  24, 267,280,546,547 

it.  24,  25, 449 

ii.25, 352 

V.  .5,  23,25, 445-448 

V.  7,  8, 556,569 

v.20,21, 738 

' 248,  346,  347,  446-448 

■.3,4, 748 

'i.  2,  21,  22 643 

i.  :V11,.  .492, 495,  503,  506,  508 

i.  8,  11, 632 

■i.  1.5,  &c., 445 

■i.  18, 464 

i.23 379 


(32) 


vii 425 

vii.  2,  3,  &:c., y.419 

vii.  7-10, ..543 

vii.  8,  9,  14,24, 414,  422 

viii.  2, 302,314,464 

viii.  10,  11 299 

viii.  11, 1135 

viii.  12,13, 731 

viii.  13, 575 

viii.  13-16, 300 

viii.  15, 233,557 

viii.  15,  16,.. .  .233,  298,  323,  465 

viii.  17, 531 

viii.  26, 705,706 

viii.  27, 110,  112,584 

viii.  28, 611,613,727,  1070, 

1081-1083 

viii.  29, 1228 

viii.  32, 420 

viii.  34, 229,  239,  243,  271, 

Oyy    357 

viii.  34,  39, 230,' 290 

ix.  1-3, 680,  681,  684,  1214 

X.  1, 680,681,683,684 

X.2, 749 

x.3-11, 446-448 

X.  4, 282 

X.  12, 369,531 

X.  IS^ 362 


INDEX   OF   SCRIPTURES. 


Hymn 
ROMANS,  (continued.) 

xi.  12, 15,  23,  25,  26, 349, 

872-875,  878 

xi.22, 269 

xi.  33,  34, 156,  ]57,  611 

xii.2, 314 

xii.3, 725 

xii.  5, 531 

xii.  9,  10, 537,764 

xii.  14,  17,19-21, 1198 

xii.  15, 486,  487,  451,  686 

xiii.  10, 736,737,741 

xiii.ll, 971 

xiii.  11,  12, 675 

xiv.  7,  8, 644 

xiv.  8, 456,  457 

xiv.  11, 379 

xiv.  12, 1086 


i  CORINTHIANS. 

i.lO, 530,540 

i.  17-30, 348,353 

i.  22-24, 1202 

i.  24, 369 

i.  30, 542 

ii.2, 213,270,358 

ii.9, 1158,  1179 

ii.  9, 10, 558,1184 

iii.  6,  7, :.358 

iii.  11, 237,271,273,468 

iii.  16, 319,320 

iii.  16,  17, 647,649 

vi.9,  10, 1184 

vi.  19, 319 

vi.  19,20, 647,649 

vi.  20, 456-458 

vii.  29, 1051,  1056,  1058, 

1066,  1191 

ix.lO, 950 

ix.  24-26, 667-671 

ix.  25, 1230 

ix.27, 690 

X.4, 191 

X.  16, 487 

X.  16,  17, 511-515,517, 

520-523,  525 
xi.  23,  26, 510-515,  517, 

520^23,  595 

xii.  9, 725 

xii.  12, 531 

xii.  12,  &c., 485 

xii.26,.. 486,487,530,533,534,540 

xiii 554,740 

xiii.  1-9, ....739 

xiii.  2,  7,  13 =738 

XV.  26, '. 1137 

XV.  51-55, 1136,  1J39 

XV.52, 1112 

XV.  55, 1103,  1117 

XV.  55,  &c., 1091 

XV  58, 697,699,700 

(33) 


1  CORINTHIANS,  (continued.f^ 

xvi.9, 859 

xvi.l3, 672,673 


2  CDRINTHIANS. 

i.  20, 271,  564 

i.  22, 298,307,309 

ii.  12, 859 

ii.  15,  16, 358 

iii.  5, 618,1224 

iii.  7,  8,  16, 875 

iv.5, 792 

iv.6, 539,542 

iv.  17, 613,727,  1079 

iv.  18, 570,  571,  654,  729 

V.  1, 1161,  1164 

V.  1,5,8, 1168 

V.  5, 298,307,309 

V.  7, 158,  724,  726,  730,  1222 

V.  8, 1092,1094,110. 

V.  15, 556,557,64^ 

V.  17, 435,465 

vi.  2, 379,  387,  389,  403-413 

Vi.  10, 551 

vi.  16, 592,  608,  647,  649 

vii. 5, 761 

viii.  9, 195,546,557,568 

ix.  8, 642 

ix.  9-12, 685-699,741 

ix.  15, 366,  1190 

X.  4, 670-672,  905,  1227 

X.17 213 

xii.  7-9,  10, 618,  1224 

xiii.  5, 554^  592 

xiii.;i, 530,764 

xiii.  14,.... 89 


GALATIANS. 

i,4, 258,260 

i.  10, 795 

ii.9, 486-488,854,855 

ii.  16, 446-448,  1209 

ii.  21, 401 

iii.  8, 356 

iii.  9, 1211 

iii.  10-13,..  266, 347, 726, 727, 730 

iii.  11, 727 

iii.  24.  25, 347 

iv.  5,  6, 233,  297,  465,  457 

iv.  9, 773-779 

iv.  15, 777,  783 

iv.  18, 749,  750 

iv.  19, 680 

v,  4,. 346 

V.  6,  16,  19,24,25, 731 

vi.  2, 48G,  487,  53,  531,  540 

vi.7,  8,  9, 950 

vi.  9, 696-701 

VI.  14, 213,  270,  358,  516 

vi.  15, 465 


INDEX   OF    SCRIPTUKES. 


Hymn 

EPHESIANS. 

i.  3, ..3:76 

;     i.  7, 23«,  ^^b,  266,  273,  308, 

437,  442,  448 

i.  10, 477,491,537,541 

i.  13,  14,.  .298,  307,  309,  3J2, 319 

i.  20-23, 296,1092 

ii.  1,...., 319,  422 

ii  5,  8, 445,  482,  546,  547 

ii  8,  9,  &c., 446-448,  1209 

ii.  14, 531 

ii.  19, 940 

ii.  20, 468,469 

iii.  15,.. .  .477,  482,  491,  537,  541 

iii.  17-19, ..603 

iv.  4, 530 

.    iv.  4,  8-12, 786 

iv.  4-16, 485,486 

iv.  8,  9, ....223,226,228 

iv.  23, 587 

iv.  30,. . .  .303,  387,  389,  405,  406 

iv.  32, 533,534,  1197 

V.2, 603 

V.  5, 1184 

V.  6, 389 

V.  8, 539,652 

V.  14, 413 

V.  16, 583,586,  1188 

vi.  1-3, .....890 

vi.  1.0-18, 670-672, 1227 

vi.  18, 704,719 


PHILIPPIANS. 

i.6, 438 

i.  23, 1170 

i.  27, 530,*575,  608 

'  ii.  5, 193,197,  199 

ii.  7,  8, 203,241 

ii.9, 1092 

ii.  9,  10, 252,  254,  3G8,  379 

ii.  9-11, 284,  .372 

ii.  13, 311 

iii.  4-9, 446,  12U9 

iii.  6, ,749 

iii.  7,  8, 516,761 

iii.  9, 442,  447,  448 

iii.  13, 654,655 

iii.  13, 14, 311,550,668 

iii.  21,.... 1101,  1109,  1133,  1J59 

iv.4,..- 551 

iv.6, 704 

iv  8, 586 

iv.ll, 750 

iv.  13, 618,  1224 

iv.  19, 253 


COLOSSIANS. 

i.  14, . . .  .238,  265,  266,  273,  368, 
437,  442,  448 

1.18, 512,765 

(34) 


Hynm 

COLOSSIANS,  (continued.) 

i.  27, 733 

ii.  3, 1205 

ii.9, 280,1202 

ii.  12, 492,495 

ii.  17,  19, 485,  .503,  .506,  508 

ii.  19, 583,586,765 

iii.  1-3,5, 7.50 

iii.  2...... 571,664,  1232 

iii.  3, 632 

iii.  6, 389 

iii.  10, 369 

iii.  11, 253,274,419,552, 

596,  630 

iii.  22,  23, 455,457,463 

iv.2, 718 


1  THESSALONIANS. 

i.  10, • 389 

iv.  9 .528-441 

iv.  la  14, 1104,  1108, 

1109,  1115 

iv.  16, 1229 

iv.  16,17, 1138,  1139,1148 

V.  5,  6, 675 

V.  6, 413,667,668,719 

V.  15, 1198 

V.  17, 714 

V.  19, 303,387 


:  THESSALONIANS. 

i.  7,  8,. . .  .1144,  1150,  1152, 1155 

ii.  13, 301,30"^, 

iii.  1, 803, 80 : 


TIMOTHY. 

i.  15, 205,259,426 

ii.  6, 204,  260,  282,  449 

iii.  16, 1202 

iv.  16, 788 

vi.  5,6, 645 

vi.  12, 669,  671 

yj^  jfj ^ ^ ^  2^^  295 

■  vi!  19^ *.  \ '. 664*  69l',  693V 753,  1065 


TIMOTHY. 

i.  9, .548,547 

i.  12, 564-566 

ii.2, 786 

ii.  3, 669-675 

ii.  19, 271,468,469 

ii.  26, 419,542,774 

iii.  5, 585 

iii.  15, 894,1032 

iii.  16, 335,  1206,1207 

iv.7,8, 668 

iv.  8, 550,670-673, 

1111,  1130 


INDEX   OF   SCRIPTURES. 


*     Hymn 
TITUS. 

ii.  12, 13, 575,578,764 

ii.  14, 258,260,274 

iii.  5, 300,  323,  324,  465 

iii.  5-7, 267,  314,  327 


HEBREWS. 

i.3, 280,292 

i.7, 289 

i.8, 837,838 

i.8,9, 284,285 

i.  10-12, 114 

ii.  1, 416,589 

ii.  6-8, 133 

ii.  9, 255, 285, 295,  296 

ii.  14-16, 215,539 

ii.  17,  18, 240,241 

iii.  7-15,. . .  .3,  28,  379,  405,  407, 
411-413,  1189 

iii.  11-18, 48,303 

iv.  l-7,&c., 26,48 

iv.  2, 416,589 

iv.  9, 1119,1120,  1129, 

1160,  1166 

iv.  9,  10, 651 

iv.  15, 240,  241 

iv.  16, 232,709,710, 

1216, 1217 

V.7, 241 

y^  9 445 

vi.  10,.*.*.'.  .*.*.'.*.*.*.*.'.*.'.'.*.*6*8*5V691 

vi.  12, .  » 541,  639,  640,  1228 

vi.  17-19, 624,933 

vii.  19,  22, 24, 240 

vii.  24-28,. . .  .229,  230,  239-243, 
370 

vii.  25, 271,  1126 

viii.  10-12, 465,  851,  8(54 

ix.  5, 437,707,708 

ix.  7-26, 238-242 

ix.  12-14, 264-266 

ix,14, 276 

ix.  26, 269 

ix.  27, 1086 

ix.  28, 444 

X.  4-10, 238,  265,  266,  694 

X.22, 708 

X.  23-30, 406 

X.  29, 303 

X.  34, 664,665 

X.36, 748 

X.  38, 727 

xi.  1, 726,729,730 

xi.  1,3,  8, 724 

xi.  1,  3&-40 639,640 

xi.8,9,....' 730 

xi.  9-16, 459,  656-658 

Xi.32,  &c., 728 

xu»l, 639,668 

Xii.1,2, 770 

(36) 


Hymn 
HEBREWS,  (continued  ) 

xii.  2,.... 445,725 

xii.3, 694 

xii.  5-12, 1072,1221 

xii.  11, ^ 1083 

xii.  18,  &c., 477,482 

xii.  22,  23, 465,541 

xii.  26-28, 835 

xiii.3, 913 

xiii.  14, 459,  628,  655-653 

xiii.l7, 783 


JAMES, 
i.  5. 


72a 

6,- 711 

i.  10,11, 1178 

i.  17, 981 

i.l8, 300,465 

i.  22-24, 416,  589 

ii.  14-26, 731,1210 

ii.  19, 740 

iv.  4, 560 

iv.  13,  14, 386,411,412 

iv.  14, 1053,  1122-1124 

V.9, 413,1157 

v.ll, 748 

V.  13, ^.18,708 


1  PETER. 

i.  2, 301,302 

i.  3-5, 575,  761,  1133,  1134 

i.  6,7, 728,613 

i.8, 530,1092 

i.9, 732 

i.  13, 733,735 

i.  18,19, 276 

i.  23, 465,  542-545,  643 

i.  24, 1053,1122-1124 

i.  25, 1207 

ii.4,7,8, 468 

ii.  7, 237,283 

ii.23, 694 

ii.  24, 260,270,39, 

432,  444 

iii.  12, 614,650,890 

iv.  5,7, 1145,1146 

iv.  18, 402,1146 

v.7, 620,642 


2  PETER. 

i.4, 647 

i.4-10, 575 

i.  19, 422,733 

i.21, 1207 

iii.  10, 290,1145 

iii.  10-13, 880 

iii.  13, 770,840 


INDEX   OP   SCRIPTURES. 


i  JOHN, 
i.  3-7, . 


Hymn 


i  7, 238,  248,  276,  437,  652 

ii.  1, 232 

ii.  2, 238,248,442 

ii.  15-17, 663-665,  1223 

ii.  17, 57] 

ii.  28, 554-556 

iii.  1-3, 557,1159 

iii.  17, 741,757 

iv.  7, 533,  534 

iv.  8, 270 

iv.l8, 651 

iv.  19, 603 

v.6,8, 267 

V.7, 323-329 

V.  18, 643 


2  JOHN. 

3, 80 

4, 890,  891 


3  JOHN. 

4, 1041,  1042 

8, 486-488,  1213 

9, 753 


JUDE. 

14, 1149 

20, 530 

23, 847 

24,25, 636 


REVELATION. 

i.  5, 284,269,327 

i.6, 1183 

i.7, 409,1149,1153 

i.lO, 92,93 

ii.  4,5, 776,777,781,783 

ii.7, 269 

ii.l7, 647 

ii.  23, ......110,112,584 

iii.  1-5, 775 

iii.  4, 1138 


REVELATION,  (continued.) 

iii.  12, 647,703 

iii.  20, 383,395,409 

IV.  3, 136,726,1222 

iv.4, .1155 

iv.  9-11, 255,  262,  295 

iv.  10,11, 1183 

v., 277,  281,  286-288,  290, 

293,  296 
v.9,  12,&c., 1181 

V.  12,13, 235,262 

vi.2, 255,295,834 

vi.8, 413 

vi.  13,  14, 1143,1229 

vi.  15-17, 409, 1143,  1145 

vii.  7-15, 639,  640 

vii.  9, 1230 

vii.  9,  &:c.,. .  .491,  669,  670,  1186 

vii.  JO, 287,324 

vii.  10-12, 261,  262 

vii.  13-17, 1180-1183 

vii.  17...... 903 

X.6, 1145 

xi.  15, 838,876,877 

xii.  10, 876,877 

xiv,6, 862 

xiv.  13,. ..1106,  1108,  1111,  1130 

xiv.  15, 700,1144 

XV.  2,  3, 156,158,291 

xvi.7, 156-158 

xvi.  15, 718-723 

xix.6, 876,877 

xix.  12-16,. . .  ,236,  255,  295,  877 

XX.  11, 1146,1147,1149 

XX.  12,13, 1155,1229 

xxi.  1-5, 840,880 

xxi.  4,.  .764, 765,  903, 1115,  1176 

xxi.  6, 264,388,404 

xxi.  10, 880,1162 

xxi.  23,  25, 1097,1158 

xxi.  27, 1184 

xxii.  1-3, 263,  269,  360, 

404, 1182 

xxii.  2, 953 

xxii.  5, 1097,1158 

xxii.  16, 841 

xxii.  17, 351,365,372 

xxii.  20, 290 


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INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 


Hymn 

A  BROKEN  heart,  my  God,  my  King, L.  M 417 

According  to  thy  gracious  vford, C.  M ^2 

A  charge  to  keep  I  have, S.  M 723 

Acquaint  thyself  quickly,  O  sinner,  with  God, lis 392 

Affliction  is  a  stormy  deep, C.  M .1067 

A  Friend  there  is;    your  voices  join, C.  M 1204 

Again,  from  calm  and  sweet  repose, C.  M 997 

Again  the  Lord  of  life  and  light, C.  M 91 

A  host  of  spirits  round  the  throne, C.  M 491 

Ah,  what  can  I,  a  sinner,  do, C.  M 416 

Ah !  wretched,  vile,  ungrateful  heart, L.  M 773 

Alas  I  and  did  my  Savior  bleed, CM 444 

Alas  !   how  poor  and  little  worth, 8s   &  4s 1062 

Alas!  what  hourly  dangers  rise, C.  M 721 

All  hail,  incarnate  God, H.  M 837 

All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name, C.  M 295 

All  men  are  equal  in  their  birth, CM 909 

All  nature  dies,  and  lives  again, C  M 1132 

All  praise  to  our  redeeming  Lord, C.  M 530 

All  ye  nations,  praise  the  Lord, 7s 42 

Almighty  Father,  gracious  Lord, C  M 169 

Almighty  God,  thy  word  is  cast, C  M 77 

Almighty  Lord,  before  thy  throne, C  M 976 

Almighty  Maker  of  my  frame, L.  M i . .  .1056 

Almighty  Ruler  of  the  skies,- L.  M 891 

Amazing  grace,  how   sweet  the  sound, C.  M 546 

Amazmg  sight !  the  Savior  stands, C  M 383 

Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross, CM 669 

An  awful  day  draws  near, S,  M.. 684 

And  are  we  yet  alive, S.  M 761 

And  canst  thou,  sinner,  slight, S.  M 405 

And  didst  thou,  Jesus,  condescend, C  M 194 

And  does  the  Spirit  kindly  move, C  M. 406 

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iNDEX   OF   FIRST   LINES. 

Hyma 

And  is  the  gospel  peace  and  love, L.  M 694 

And  is  there,  Lord,  a  rest, , S.  M 1160 

And  is  this  life  prolonged  to  me,... C.  M 583 

And  let  this  feeble  body  fail, C.  M 1230 

And  must  I  be  to  judgment  brought, C.  M 1157 

And  must  I  part  with  all  I  have, .'C.  M 645 

And  must  this  body  die, S.  M ..1133 

And  now,  my  soul,  another  year, , CM 970 

And  now  the  solemn  deed  is  done, .L.  M 799 

And  will  the  great,  eternal  God, L.  M 809 

And  will  the  Judge  descend, S.  M 1146 

Angels,  assist  to  sing, H.  M 55 

Angels,  roll  the  rock  away, 7s 216 

Another  day  is  past, S.  M 1012 

Another  six  days'  work  is  done, , L.  M 83 

^  Arise  and  bless  the  Lord, t..., S.  M 34 

Arise,  my  soul,  arise, H.  M 233 

Arise,  my  tenderest  thoughts,  arise, L.  M 680 

Arise,  O  King  of  grace,  arise, CM 483 

Arm  of  the  Lord,  awake,  awake, L.  M 835 

Arrayed  in  clouds  of  golden  light, L.  M.  6  l 171 

Ascend  thy  throne,  almighty  King, L.  M 838 

As  flows  the  rapid  river, 7s  &.  6s 1055 

Asleep  in  Jesusj  blessed  sleep, L.  M 1104 

As  o'er  the  past  my  memory  strays, C.  M 427 

As  on  the  cross  the  Savior  hung, C  -M 1200 

As  pants  the  hart  for  cooling  streams, C  M 602 

As  showers  on  meadows  newly  mown, L.  M.. 313 

Assembled  at  thy  great  command, L.  M 849 

Assembled  in  our  school  once  more, L.  M 882 

As  vernal  flowers  perfume  the  morn, L.  M 1124 

As  when  the  weary  traveller  gains, L.  M 1231 

At  anchor  laid,  remote  from  home, L.  M 316 

A  throne  of  grace  !  then  let  us  go, C  M. 709 

Awake,  and  sing  the  song, S.  M 291 

Awake,  awake,  my  sluggish  soul, L.  M 413 

Awaked  by  Sinai's  awful  sound, C  P.  M 543 

Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun, L.  M •...  995 

Awake,  my  soul  j  rous^  every  power, L.  M 750 

Awake,  my  soul;  stretch  every  nerve, C  M 668 

Awake,  my  tongue  ;  thy  tribute  bring, L.  M 137 

Awake,  my  zeal;  awake,  my  love, L.  M 690 

Awake,  our  drowsy  souls, H.  M 223 

Awake,  our  souls;  away,  our  fears, L.  M 667 

Awake,  ye  saints,  and  raise  your  eyes, C.  M 871 

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INDEX   OF  FIKST   LINES, 

Hymn 

^CKSLIDING  Israel,  hear  the  voice, CM 781 

jRbre  Jehovah's  awful  throne, L.  M 7 

Be  firm  and  be  faithful, 6s  &  5s 674 

Begin,  my  soul,  th'  exalted  lay, C.  P.  M 33 

Begin  the  high,  celestial  strain, C.  M 53 

Begone,  my  earthly  cares,  away, ». CM 1011 

Behold  a  stranger  at  the  door, L.  M 395 

Behold,  behold  the  Lamb  of  God, C  M 259 

Behold  th'  amazing  sight, S.  M 205 

Behold  the  blind  their  sight  receive, L.  M 196 

Behold  the  Christian  warrior  stand, L.  M 1227 

Behold,  the  day  is  come, S.  M 1154 

Behold  the  glories  of  the  Lamb, C.  M 286 

Behold,  the  grace  appears,.. S.  M 180 

Behold,  the  heathen  wait  to  know, L.  M 839 

Behold,  the  lofty  sky, S.  M 330 

Behold,  the  morning  sun, S.  M 334, 

Behold  the  Savior  of  mankind, CM..,. 204 

Behold  the  sin-atoning  Lamb, L.  M 260 

Behold  the  sure  foundation  stone, C  M 468 

Behold  the  throne  of  grace, S.  M 710 

Behold  the  western  evening  light, C  M 1100 

Behold  thy  waiting  servant,  Lord, C  M 582! 

Behold  what  pity  touched  t]ie  heart, C  M 258 

Behold,  what  wondrous  grace, S.  M 557 

Behold,  where,  in  a  mortal  form, CM 197 

Believing  souls,  of  Christ  beloved, L.  M 488 

Beneath  our  feet,  land  o'er  our  head, C  M 1085 

Bestow,  O  Lord,  upon  our  youth, C  M ..1029 

Be  thou,  O  God,  exalted  high, ' .L.  M 66 

Be  thou,  O  Lord,  my  treasure  here, C  M 665 

Beyond,  beyond  that  boundless  sea, CM 108 

Blessed  be  thy  name  forever, 8? 1024 

Blessed  Redeemer,  how  divine, L.  M 756 

Bless,  O  my  soul,  the  living  God, L.  M 31 

•f  Blest  are  the  meek,"  he  said, S.  M 752 

Blest  are  the  men  whose  mercies  move, L.  M 689 

Blest  are  the  pure  in  heart, S.  M 649 

Blest  are  the  sons  of  peace, S.  M 532 

Blest  are  the  souls  that  hear  and  know, C  M 357 

Blest  are  the  undefiled  in  heart, CM 567 

Blest  be  the  dear  uniting  love, CM 765 

Blest  be  the  everlasting  God, CM 1134 

Blest  be  the  Father  and  his  love, L.  M 326 

Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds, S.  M 764 

Blest  Co  nforter  divine, S.  M 317 

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INDEX   OP  FIBST  LINES. 

Hjnm 

Blest  hour,  when  mortal  man  retires, .L.  M fllfc 

Blest  is  the  hour  when  cares  depart, 8s  &  6s  p 791 

Blest  is  the  man,  forevei  blest, L.  M 669 

Blest  is  the  man  who  fears  the  Lord, C.  M, 631 

Blest  is  the  man  whose  softening  heart, C.  M 741 

Blest  Jesus,  while  in  mortal  flesh, C.  M 632 

Blest  morning,  whose  young  dawning  rays, C.  M 222 

Blest  Savior,  we  thy  will  obey, L.  M 500 

Blest  Spirit,  Source  of  grace  divine, L.  M... 310 

Blest  work,  the  youthful  mind  to  win, ..C.  M 888 

Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  blow, H.  M 370 

Borne  o'er  the  ocean's  stormy  wave, C.  M 734 

"Break  every  yoke,"  the  gospel  cries, C.  M 920 

Break  through  the  clouds,  dear  Lord,  and  shine, C.  M 1072 

Bright  glories  rush  upon  my  sight, C.  M 1165 

Bright  was  the  guiding  star,  that  led, C.  M 183 

Broad  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death, L.  M 380 

Brother,  rest  from  sin  and  sorrow,...., 8s  &  7s 1119 

Brother,  thou  art  gone  to  rest, 7s,  6s,  &  8 1120 

Brother,  though  from  yonder  sky, 7s 1118 

Buried  beneath  the  yielding  wave, ,...C.  M 495 

Buried  in  shadows  of  the  night,.. L.  M 542 

But  who  shall  see  the  glorious  day, C.  M 875 

By  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill, CM 1030 

CALLED  by  the  Sabbath  bells  away, L.  M 87 

Calm  on  the  bosom  of  thy  God, C.  M 901 

Calm  on  the  listening  ear  of  night, C.  M 172 

Can  aught  beneath  a  power  divine, C.  M 300 

Cease,  ye  mourners,  cease  to  languish, 8s  &,  7s 1113 

Children,  hear  the  melting  story, 8s,  7s,  &  4 1034 

Children,  in  years  and  knowledge  young, L.  M 890 

Children  of  light,  awake, S.  M 675 

Christ  and  his  cross  are  all  our  theme, C.  M 358 

Christ,  the  Lord,  is  risen  to-day, 7s 217 

Come,  anxious  sinner,  in  whose  breast, C.  M 376" 

Come  down,  celestial  Dove, H.  M 886 

Come,  every  pious  heart, H.  M 279 

Come,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, L.  M 304 

Come,  guilty  sinners,  come  and  see, L.  M 269 

Come,  happy  souls,  adore  the  Lamb, L.  M 496 

"Come  hither,  all  ye  weary  souls," L.  M 371 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come, S.  M 302 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  Dove  divine, L.  M..- 505 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  from  above, C.  M 319 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, C,  M 299 

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INDEX    OF   FIRST   LINES. 

Hyma 

Ci^e  in,  thou  blessed  of  tl!3  Lor(?, C.  M. 487 

Cc^ne  in,  ye  blessed  of  the  _iOrd, L.  M 485 

Come,  let  our  voices  join  to  raise, L.  M 26 

Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs, C.  M 281 

Come,  let  us  join  our  friends  above, C.  M 541 

Come,  let  us  join  to  praise  tlie  Lord, C.  M 19? 

Come,  let  us  lift  our  joyful  eyes, C.  M 28 

Come,  let  us  now  forget  our  mirth, C.  M 1025 

Come,  let  us  pray;   'tis  sweet  to  feel, C.  H.  M 708 

Come,  let  us  seardi  our  ways  and  see, C.  M 757 

Come,  let  us  strike  our  harps  afresh, C.  M 762 

Come,  Lord,  and  warm  ench  languid  heart, C.  M 1172 

Come,  Lord,  in  mercy  come  again, C.  M 822 

Come,  O  my  soul,  in  sacred  lays, L.  M 51 

Come,  O  thou  King  of  all  thy  saints, C.  M 24 

Come,  sacred  Spirit,  from  above, L.  M 315 

Come,  saints,  adore  your  Savior,  God, L.  M 504 

Come,  sinners,  to  the  gospel  feast, L.  M 373 

Come,  sinner,  to  tlie  gospel  feast, C.  M 374 

Come,  sound  his  praise  abroad, S.  M 3 

Come,  thou  eternal  Spirit,  come, L.  M 320 

Come,  thou  fount  cf  every  blessing, 8s  &:  7s 548 

Come  to  the  house  of  prayer, S.  M 18 

Come,  weary  souls,  with  sin  distressed, L.  M 36G 

Come,  we  that  love  the  Lcrd, S.  M. 559 

Come,  ye  disconsolate,  where'er  ye  languish, lis  &,  10s 707 

Come,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  wretched, 8s,  7s  &,  4 367 

Comfort,  ye  ministers  of  grace, L.  M 790 

Commit  thou  all  thy  ways, S.  M 620 

Consider  all  my  sorrows.  Lord, C.  M 1070 

Could  I  so  false,  so  faithless  prove, L.  M IH 

Crown  his  head  with  endless  blessings,.... 8s  Sc  7s 285 

DARK  was  the  night,  and  cold  the  ground, C.  M 201 

Daughter  of  Zion,  awake  from  thy  sadness, lis  p 478 

Daughter  of  Zion,  from  the  dust, CM 872 

Dear  as  thou  wast,  and  justly  dear, C.  M 1110 

Dearest  of  all  the  names  above, C.  M 1202 

Dear  Lord,  I  see  how  sinful  men, C.  M 681 

Dear  Refuge  of  my  weary  soul, C.  M 605 

Dear  Savior,  teach  our  hearts, S.  M 930 

Death  cannot  make  our  souls  afraid, C.  M 1093 

Deem  not  that  they  are  blest  alone, L.  M 1079 

Deep  are  the  wounds  which  sin  has  made, L.  M. 246 

Deep  in  our  hear;s  let  us  record, L.  M 212 

Delay  not;  delay  not,  O  sinner,  draw  near, lis.., 404 

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INDEX    OP   FIKST   LINES. 

Hymn 

DeligLitful  is  the  task  to  sing, t...C.  M lOOO 

Depth  of  mercy  !  —  can  there  be, 7s 426 

Descend,  celestial  Dove, H.  M 502 

Descend  from  heaven,  immortal  Dove, L.  M ,  322 

Did  Christ  o'ei  sinners  weep, S.  M 443 

Didst  thou,  derir  Savior,  suffer  shame, C.  M 566 

Dismiss  us  Avith  thy  blessing,  Lord, L.  M 78 

Do  this,  and  remember  the  blood  that  was  shed, lis 520 

Dread  Jehovah,  God  of  nations, .8s  &  7s 978 

Dread  Sovereign,  let  my  evening  song, C.  M 1006 

EARLY  my  God,  without  delay, C.  M 8 

Earth  has  engrossed  n.y  love  too  long, C.  M 1232 

Ere  mountains  reared  their  forms  sublime, L.  M 1054 

Eternal  Father,  thou   last  made, C.  M 916 

Eternal  God,  celestial  King, L.  M 54 

Eternal  God,  our  wondering  souls, C.  M 659 

Eternal  Power,  whose  high  abode, L.  M 62 

Eternal  Source  of  every  joy, L.  M 962 

Eternal  Spirit,  we  confess, L.  M 314 

Eternal  Wisdom,  thee  we  praise, C.  M 143 

Exalt  the  Lord  our  God, S.  M 30 

Exert  thy  power,  thy  rights  maintain, L.  M 851 

FAITH  adds  new  charms  to  earthly  bliss, C.  M 732 

Faith,  hope,  and  charity,  these  three, L.  M 742 

Faith,  hope,  and  love  now  dwell  on  earth, C.  M 743 

Faith  is  a  precious  grace, S.  M 725 

Faith  is  the  brightest  evidence, C.  M 724 

Faith  is  the  Christian's  prop, S.  H.  M 726 

Far  as  thy  name  is  known, S.  M 471 

Farewell,  dear  friend;  a  long  farewell, C.  M 899 

Far  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world,  be  gone, L.  M 29 

Far  from  these  narrow  scenes  of  night, C.  M 1179 

Far  from  the  world,  O  Lord,  I  flee, C.  M 555 

Father  and  Friend,  thy  light,  thy  love, L.  M 109 

Father,  breathe  an  evening  blessing, 8s  *&  7s 1014 

Father  divine,  thy  piercing  eye, C.  M 717 

"Father,  forgive,"  the  Savior  cried,... C.  M 1198 

Father,  gathered  round  the  bier, 7s 1129 

Father,  I  bless  thy  gentle  hand, L.  M 1073 

Father,  I  know  thy  ways  are  just, C.  M 746 

Father,  I  stretch  my  hands  to  thee, C.  M.. .......  445 

Father,  in  whom  we  live, .S.  M 324 

Father  of  Jeaven,  whose  love  profound, L.  M 329 

Father  of  ights,  we  sing  thy  name, L.  M 155 

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INDEX   OF   FIRST   LINES. 

Hymn 

Father  of  mercies,  bow  thine  ear, L.  M 804 

Father  of  mercies,  condescend, CM 859 

Father  of  mercies,  God  of  love, L.  M.  6  l 439 

Father  of  mercies,  in  thy  word, C.  P.1 343 

Father  of  mercies,  send  thy  grace, CM 686 

Father,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss, CM 581 

Fixed  on  the  sacred  hills, H.  M 484 

For  a  season  called  to  part, 7s 768 

Forgive  us.  Lord,  to  thee  we  cry, .L.  M... 1197 

Fountain  of  mercy,  God  of  love, CM 952 

Fount  of  everlasting  love, 7s 827 

From  all  who  dwell  below  the  skies, L.  M 37 

From  deep  distress  and  troubled  thoughts, L.  M 1216 

From  every  earthly  pleasure, 7s  &  6s 654 

From  every  stormy  wind  that  blows, L.  M 1215 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 7s  &  6s 846 

From  the  cross  uplifted  high, 7s,  6  l 372 

From  thee,  my  God,  my  joys  shall  rise, C  M 553 

From  the  table  now  retiring, 8s  &  7s 527 

From  whence  these  direful  omens  round, C  M 206 

From  year  to  year,  in  love  we  meet, L.  M 896 

GENTLY,  Lord,  O,  gently  lead  us, 8s,  7s,  &  4 661 

Give  me  the  wings  of  faith  to  rise, C  M 639 

Give  to  our  God  immortal  praise, L.  M 146 

Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 8s  &  7s 469 

Glory,  glory  to  our  Khig, 7s  6  l 293 

Glory  to  God  on  high, 6s  &  4s 288 

Glory  to  God,  and  peace  on  earth,..., C  M 185 

Glory  to  God  the  Fatlier's  name, CM 323 

God  bless  our  native  land, ..6s  &  4s S83 

God,  in  the  gospel  of  his  Son, L.  M 348 

God  is  a  name  my  soul  adores, L.  M 106 

God  is  a  Spirit,  just  and  wise, C  M 584 

God  is  love;  his  mercy  brightens, 8s  &  7s 126 

God  is  the  refuge  of  his  saints, L.  M 480 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way, C  M 156 

God,  my  supporter  and  my  hope, C  M 363 

God  of  eternity,  from  thee, L.  M 1049 

God  of  mercy,  God  of  love, 7s 420 

God  of  my  childhood  and  my  youth, C.  M 1047 

God  of  my  life,  my  morning  song, C  M 999 

God  of  my  life,  to  thee,.... H.  M 989 

God  of  my  life,  through  all  my  days, L.  M 40 

God  of  our  fathers,  'tis  thy  hand, .L.  M 926 

God  of  our  lives,  thy  various  praise, C  M 963 

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INDEX   OF  FIRST   LINES. 

Hymn 

God  of  the  morning,  at  whose  voice, . L.  M 993 

God  of  the  year,  with  songs  of  praise^ L.  M 951 

God,  thou  art  good;   each  perfumed  flower, L.  M 130 

Go  forth,  ye  heralds,  in  my  name, L.  M 794 

Go,  messenger  of  peace  and  love, L.  M 855 

Good  is  the  Lord,  the  heavenly  King, C.  M 960 

"Go,  preach  my  gospel,"  saith  the  Lord, L.  M 787 

Go,  spirit  of  the  sainted  dead, L.  M .1105 

So  to  dark  Gethsemane, 7s,  6  l 231 

Go  to  the  grave  in  all  thy  glorious  prime, 10s 1128 

Go  when  the  morning  shineth, 7s  &  6s.^ 714 

Go,  ye  messengers  of  God, 7s 857 

Grace,  'tis  a  charming  sound, S.  M 547 

Gracious  Savior,  we  adore  thee, 8s,  7s,  &  4 501 

Gracious  Spirit,  Love  divine, 7s.. ...... .  307 

Great  Father  of  our  feeble  race, C.  M 309 

Great  Former  of  this  various  frame, L.  M 115 

Great  God,  amid  the  darksome  night, L.  M 247 

Great  God,  attend,  wliile  Zion  sings, L.  M 1 

Great  God,  at  thy  command, S.  M 949 

Great  God,  at  whose  all-powerful  call, L.  M 959 

Great  God,  how  infinite  art  thou, C.  M 104 

Great  God,  indulge  my  humble  claim, L.  M 17  . 

Great  God,  m  vain  man's  narrow  view, L.  M 107 

Great  God,  in  safety  keep, Gs  &  4s 933 

Great  God,  I  own  thy  sentence  just, C.  M 1095 

Great  God,  now  condescend, S.  M 1041 

Great  God  of  nations,  nov/  to  thee, L.  M 982 

Great  God,  thou  art  a  vast  abyss,.... C.  M 117 

Great  God,  to  thee  my  evening  song, L.  M 1008 

Great  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  hand, L.  M 9C5 

Great  God,  we  would  to  thee  make  known, C.  M 1213 

Great  God,  whose  universal  sway, L.  M 832 

Great  is  the  Lord,  exalted  high, L.  M 147 

Great  is  the  Lord  our  God, S.  M 475 

Great  King  of  glory,  come, H.  M 810 

Great  Ruler  of  all  nature's  frame, CM 1225 

Great  Ruler  of  the  earth  and  skies, L.  M 906 

Great  Shepherd  of  thy  people,  hear, C.  M 25 

Great  Spirit,  by  whose  mighty  power, ..C.  M 312 

Great  the  joy  when  Christians  meet, 7s 539 

Great  was  the  day,  the  joy  was  great,. , L.  M 350 

Guide  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah, 8s,  7s,  &  4. 562 

HAD  I  the  tongues  of  Greeks  and  Jews, L.  M 739 

Hail,  all  hail,  the  joyful  morn, 7s 1^ 

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INDEX    OF   FIRST    LINES, 

Hymn 

Hall,  sacred  tru;h!  whose  piercing  rays, C.  M 338 

Hail,  sweetest,  dearest  tie,  that  binds, C.  M 766 

Hail,  thou  long-expected  Jesus, 8s  &.  7s 181 

Hail  to  the  brightness  of  Zion's  glad  morning,.... lis  «Sc  10s 867 

Happy,  forever  happy  he, C.  M 688 

Happy  the  church,  thou  sacred  place, L.  M 474 

Happy  thoiheart  where  graces  reign, C.  M 740 

Happy  the  man  that  finds  the  grace, L.  M 1190 

Happy  the  man,  whose  generous  heart, L.  M 696 

Happy  the  meek,  whose  gentle  breast, L.  M 755 

Happy  the  souls  to  Jesus  joined, CM 482 

Hark!  a  voice  from  heaven  proclaiming, 8s,  7s,  &  4 921 

Hark!  from  the  tombs  a  warning  sound, C.  M 1087 

Hark!  hark  !  the  notes  of  joy, H.  M 178 

Hark,  sinner,  while  God  from  on  high  doth 

entreat  thee, 129  &  lis 396 

Hark!  ten  tljousand  harps  and  voices, 8s  &  7s,  p 290 

Hark  !  that  shout  of  rapturous  joy, 7s 1148 

Hark!  the  glad  sound!  the  Savior  comes, C.  M .*.  188 

Hark  !  the  herald  angels  sing, 7s 173 

Hark!  the  song  of  jubilee, 7s 876 

Hark  !  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy, 8s,  7s,  &,  4 208 

Hark!  the  wail,  the  voice  of  anguish, 8s,  7s,  &c  4 913 

Hark!  what  celestial  sounds, H.  M 174 

Hark  !  what  cry  arrests  my  ear, 7s  &.  5s 847 

Hark !  what  mean  those  holy  voices, 8s  &  7s 175 

Hark  !  what  mean'  those  lamentations, Ss  &  7s «...  848 

Hasten,  Lord,  the  glorious  time, 7s.,-.,....  908 

Haste,  O  sinner ;  now  be  wise, 78. 386 

Have  mercy,  Lord,  on  me, S.  M 436 

Hear,  gracious  God,  my  humble  moan, C.  M 599 

Hear  me,  O  God,  nor  hide  thy  face, C.  M 1217 

Hear  me,  O  Lord,  in  my  distress, L.  M 434 

Hear,  O  sinner;    Mercy  hails  you, 8s,  7s,  &  4 403 

Heart  of  stone,  relent,  relent, 7s,  6  l 432 

Hear  what  God,  the  Lord,  hath  spoken, 8s  &,  7s 481 

Hear  what  the  voice  from  heaven  proclaims, C.  M 1108 

Heave,  mighty  ocean,  heave, S.  M 936 

Heaven  has  confirmed  the  dread  decree, C.  M 1086 

He  dies!  —  the  Friend  of  sinner  dies, L.  M 214 

He  knelt;  the  Savior  knelt  and  prayed, C.  H.  M 202 

He  lives,    he  lives,    and  sits  above, L.  M..... 230 

He  lives;  the  great  Redeemer  lives, L.  M 243 

Here  at  thy  cross,  incarnate  God, L.  M 450 

He  reigns,  the  Lord,  the  Savior  reigns, L.  M 1156 

Here,  in  thy  name,  eternal  God, L.  M 812 

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INDEX   OF  FIRST   LINES. 

Hymn 

He  that  goeth  forth  with  weeping, 8s  &  7s 701 

High  in  the  heavens,  eternal  God, L.  M 149 

High,  in  yonder  realms  of  light, 7s 1185 

Hither  we  come,  our  dearest  Lord, L.  M 499 

Holy  and  reverend  is  the  name, C.  M 122 

Holy  Ghost,  dispel  our  sadness, 8s  k.  7s SOS 

Holy  Ghost,  with  light  divine, 7s 301 

Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord, 7s 68 

Holy  Source  of  consolation, 8s  &  7s 318 

Holy  Spirit,  from  on  high, 7s 306 

Hosanna,  be  the  children's  song, C.  M 897 

Hosanna,  with  a  cheerful  sound, CM 1001 

How  are  thy  servants  blest,  O  Lord, C.  M 942 

How  beauteous  are  their  feet, S.  M 362 

How  beautiful  the  sight, H.  M 528 

How  blest  is  he  who  fears  the  Lord, C.  M 687 

How  blest  is  he  whose  tranquil  mind, L.  M 1048 

How  blest  the  children  of  the  Lord, C.  M.' 1208 

How  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies, L.  M 1106 

How  blest  the  sacred  tie  that  binds, L.  M 534 

How  calmly  wakes  the  hallowed  morn, C.  M 494 

How  can  we  seethe  children.  Lord, C.  M ^...1214 

How  condescending  and  how  kind, C.  M 525 

How  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear,....* C.  M 6 

How  far,  alas!  in  sinful  ways, C.  M 774 

How  gentle  God's  commands, S.  M 167 

How  great  the  wisdom,  power,  and  grace, C.  M 269 

How  happy  every  child  of  grace, C.  M 459 

How  happy  is  the  child  who  hears, C.  M 1031 

How  honored  is  the  place, S.  M 472 

How  long  shall  Afric's  sons, S.  M 915 

How  long  shall  Death,  the  tyrant,  reign, C.  M 1138 

How  lovely  are  thy  dwellings,  Lord, , C.  M 22 

How  oft,  alas!  this  wretched  heart, '. C.  M 779 

How  oft  have  sin  and  Satan  strove, L.  M 624 

How  peaceful  is  tlie  Christian's  breast, P.  M JBl 

How  pleasant,  liow  divinely  fair, L.  M 10 

How  pleasant  'tis  to  see, S.  P.  M 538 

How  pleased  and  blest  was  1, S.  P.  M 9 

How  pleasing  is  the  voice, H.  M 946 

How  precious  is  the  book  divine,. C.  M 345 

How  rich  thy  gifts,  almighty  King,.... L.  P.  M 981 

How  sad  our  state  by  nature  is, C.  M 419 

How  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts, C.  M 1032 

How  short  and  hasty  is  our  life   C.  M 1058 

How  sweet  and  awful  is  the  place, C.  M 524 

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INDEX    OF  FIRST   LINES. 

Bymf- 

How  sweet,  how  heavenly  is  the  sight, C.  M •. .  533 

How  sweetly  flowed  the  gospel  sound, L.  M 361 

How  sweet  the  hour  of  closing  day, L.  M , . .  .1096 

How  sweet  the  light  of  Sabbath  eve, L.  M. ....... .    99 

.How  sweet  the  melting  lay, S   M 713 

How  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds, C.  M 237 

How  sweet  the  songs  of  Zion  sound, C.  M 939 

How  sweet  to  bless  the  Lord, S.  M 27 

How  swift,  alas!  the  moments  fly, C.  M 1050 

How  tender  is  thy  hand, S.  M 1221 

How  vain  are  all  things  here  below,.. C.  M 663 

How  vain  is  all  beneath  the  skies, L.  M 1178 

Humble  souls,  who  seek  salvation, 8s  &  7s 498 

IF  human  kindness  meets  return, C.  M. 511 

If  I  must  die,  O,  let  me  die, C.  M 1088 

If  on  a  quiet  sea, S.  M 727 

I  lift  my  soul  to  God, S.  M 578 

I'll  praise  my  Maker  with  my  breath, L.  P.  M 43 

I  looked  upon  the  righteous  man, C.  M 1107 

I  love  the  Lord :  he  heard  my  cries, C.  M 545 

I  love  the  sons  of  grace, S.  M 1228 

I  love  the  volume  of  tliy  word, L.  P.  M 337 

I  love  thy  kingdom,  Lord, S.  M 476 

I  love  to  see  the  Lord  below, C.  M 13 

I  love  to  steal  a  while  away, C.  M 1005 

I'm  not  ashamed  to  own  my  Lord, C.  M 564 

Imposture  shrinks  from  light, S.  M 336 

In  all  my  Lord's  appointed  ways, C.  M 666 

In  all  my  vast  concerns  with  thee, C.  M 110 

Indulgent  God ,  whose  bounteous  care, C.  M.  c 1007 

In  evil  long  I  took  delight, C.  M 449 

In  God's  own  house,  pronounce  his  praise, C.  M 69 

In  Israel's  fane,  by  silent  night, L.  M 1026 

In  lands  strange  and  distant,  how  sweetly  the  sound,  lis  &  12s 940 

In  mercy.  Lord,  remember  me, C.  M 1015 

In  one  fraternal  bond  of  love, CM 537 

In  robes  of  spring  was  nature  dressed, L.  M 677 

Inscribed  upon  the  cross  we  see, L.  M 270 

Intemperance,  like  a  raging  flood, C.  M 924 

In  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory, ,8s  &  7s 213 

In  the  soft  season  of  thy  youth, C.  M 1036 

In  the  sun,  and  moon,  and  stars, .-..      7s 114^ 

In  thy  great  name,  O  Lord,  we  come, C.  M 4 

In  thy  name,  O  Lord,  assembling, Ss,  7s,  «&:  4 5 

in  trouble  ^nd  in  grief,  O  God, C.  M 613 

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INDEX   OF  FIRST   LINES. 

Hyma 

In  vain  my  roving  thoughts  would  find, L.  M... 664 

I  saw  him  kneel  in  calm  despair, L.  M... 918 

I  send  the  joys  of  earth  away, L.  M 454 

I  sing  th»  almighty  power  of  God, C.  M 154 

Is  it  a  thing  of  good  report, L.  M 586 

Isles  of  the  south,  awake, H.  M 879 

Is  there  a  God?    Yon  rising  sun, C.  M 100 

"Is  this  a  fast  for  me," S.  M 972 

Is  this  the  kind  return, S.  M 382 

It  is  the  Lord,  enthroned  in  light, C.  M 1084 

I  waited  patient  for  the  Lord, C.  M. 544 

I  would  not  live  alway, lis....  1..., 1169 

JEHOVAH  reigns;  he  dwells  in  light, L.  M 116 

Jehovah  reigns  ;  his  throne  is  high, L.  M 138 

Jerusalem,  my  glorious  home, CM 1162 

Jesus,  and  shall  it  ever  be, L.  M 565 

Jesus,  delightful,  charming  name, CI  M 254 

Jesus,  full  of  all  compassion, 8s  &  7s 441 

Jesus,  hail!  enthroned  in  glory, 8s  &  7s 235 

Jesus,  I  love  thy  charming  name, CM., 283 

Jesus,  I  my  cross  have  taken, 8s  &  7s 467 

Jesus,  in  thee  our  eyes  behold, C  M 239 

Jesus,  in  thy  transporting  name, C.  M 252 

Jesus  invites  his  saints, S.  M 512 

Jesus  is  gone  above  the  skies, L.  M 514 

Jesus,  Lord,  we  look  to  thee, 7s 540 

Jesus,  Lover  of  my  soul, 7s. 605 

Jesus,  my  Advocate  above, L.  M 234 

Jesus,  our  Lord,  how  rich  thy  grace, C  M..., 685 

Jesus  shall  reign,  where'er  the  sun, L.  M 836 

Jesus,  the  Conqueror,  reigns, S.  M 244 

Jesus,  the  Friend  of  man, S.  M 515 

Jesus,  the  spring  of  joys  divine, L.  M 273 

Jesus,  the  vision  of  thy  face, •• C  M 1102 

Jesus,  thou  source  of  calm  repose, L.  M.,  6  l 253 

Jesus,  thy  blessings  are  not  few, C  M 369 

Jesus,  thy  boundless  love  to  me, L.  M....;....  603 

Jesus,  to  thy  celestial  light, CM 455 

Jesus,  we  bow  before  thy  throne...... L.  M 833 

Join  all  the  glorious  names, H.  M 238 

Join,  all  ye  servants  of  the  Lord, L.  M.,  6l 333 

Joyful  tidings,  free  salvation, 8s,  7s,  &  4 869 

Joy  to  the  world,  the  Lord  is  come,.. C  M 186 

"  Joy  to  those  that  love  the  Lord," 7s 551 

Judges,  who  rule  the  world  by  laws, L.  P.  M 913 

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i 

•Hymn 

KIND  ire  the  words  that  Jesus  speaks, C.  M 1234 

Kindred  in  Christ,  for  his  dear  sake, L.  M. 535 

LABORERS  of  Christ,  arise, S.  M 697 

Laden  with  guilt,  and  full  of  fears, C.  M 344 

Let  all  the  heathen  writers  join, C.  M 335 

Let  carnal  minds  the  world  pursue, C.  M..., 463 

Let  children  hear  the  mighty  deeds, C.  M 168 

Let  earth,  with  every  isle  and  sea, C.  M 294 

Let  everlasting  glories  crown, L.  M 355 

Let  every  creature  join  —  To  bless H.  M 52 

Lei  every  creature  join  —  To  praise S.  M 44 

Let  every  heart  rejoice  and  sing, P   M 987 

Let  every  mortal  ear  attend, C.  M 364 

Let  God  the  Father  live, S.  M 328 

Let  me  but  hear  my  Savior  say, L.  M 618 

Let  otljers  boast  how  strong  they  be, C.  M 151 

I^et  party  names  no  more, S.  M 531 

Let  Pharisees,  of  high  esteem, C.  M 738 

Let  sinners  take  their  course,. S.  M 576 

Let  them  neglect  thy  glory,  Lord, C.  M 325 

Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  lie, C.  M 161 

Let  thy  grace.  Lord,  make  me  lowly, 8s  &.  7s 753 

Let  vain  pursuits  and  vain  desires, C.  M 517 

Let  worldly  men,  from  shore  to  shore, C.  M 340 

Let  Zion  and  her  sons  rejoice, C.  M 824 

Let  Zion  in  her  King  rejoice, L.  M 1226 

Let  Zion's  watchmen  all  awake, C.  M 788 

Life  is  a  span,  a  fleeting  hour, C.  M 1122 

Life  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord, L.  M 1060 

Lift  aloud  the  voice  of  praise, 7s 796 

Lift  not  thou  the  wailing  voice, 7s  &  8s 1111 

Lift  up  to  God  the  voice  of  praise, C.  M 61 

Lift  up  your  eyes,  ye  sons  of  light, L.  M 829 

Lift  up  your  heads,  eternal  gates, C.  M 227 

Lift  up  your  heads  in  joyful  hope, 8s,  6s,  &  5s 189 

Light  of  those  whose  dreary  dwelling, 8s  &c  7s 597 

Lo,  God  is  here  !    Let  us  adore, L.  M 23 

Lo,  he   comes,  with  clouds  descending, 8s,  7s,  &  4 1149 

Lo,  he  coraeth  :   countless  trumpets, 8s,  7s,  &  4 1152 

Long  as  I  live  I'll  bless  thy  name, C.  M. 134 

Long  have  we  heard  the  joyful  sound, C.  M 589 

Look,  ye  saints  j  the  day  is  breaking, 8s,  7s,  &  4 866 

Look  ye  samts ;   the  sight  is  glorious, 8s,  7s,  &  4. 255 

Lo,  on  a  narrow  neck  of  land, C.  P.  M 1064 

Lord,  at  thy  table  we  behold,.. C.  M 519 

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•  INDEX   OF   FIRST   LINES. 

Hymn 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing, 8s,  7s,  &  4... 73 

Lord,  help  me  to  resign, S.  M 650 

Lord,  how  delightful  'tis  to  see, L.  M 2i 

Lord,  how  secure  and  blest  are  they, L.  M 556 

Lord,  how  secure  my  conscience  was, C.  M 414 

Lord,  how  shall  sinners  dare, S.  M 232 

Lord,  I  am  thine,  entirely  thine, ...., L.  M 456 

Lord,  I  believe  a  rest  remains, C.  M. ...,..<.  651 

Lord,  I  have  made  thy  word  my  choice, C.  M 341 

Lord,  in  the  morning  thou  shalt  hear, C.  M 88 

Lord,  lead  the  way  the  Savior  went, C.  M 693 

Lord,  look  on  all  assembled  here, C.  M 973 

Lord  of  hosts,  to  thee  we  raise, 7s 808 

Lord  of  my  life,  whose  word  of  power, C.  M 990 

Lord  of  the  harvest,  hear, S.  M 793 

Lord  of  the  worlds  above, H.  M 11 

Lord  of  the  worlds  below, U.  M....I....  957 

Lord,  send  thy  word,  and  let  it  fly, C.  M 852 

Lord,  thou  art  good  j  all  nature  shows, C.  M 129 

Lord,  thou  hast  scourged  our  guilty  land, C.  M 977 

Lord,  thou  wilt  hear  me  when  I  pray, C.  M 1009 

Lord,  we  adore  thy  vast  designs, L.  M 158 

Lord,  we  confess  our  numerous  faults, C.  M 267 

Lord,  what  a  feeble  piece, S.  M 1059 

Lord,  what  a  heaven  of  saving  giace, L.  M 552 

Lord,  what  a  thoughtless  wretch  was  I, L.  M 676 

Lord,  what  a  wretched  land  is  this, C.  M 653 

Lord,  when  thou  didst  ascend  on  high,... L.  M 228 

Lord,  when  together  here  we  meet, C.  M 763 

Lord,  while  for  all  mankind  we  pray, C.  M 988 

Lo,  round  the  throne  at  God's  right  hand, L.  M 1181 

Lo,  what  a  glorious  sight  appears, C.  M.. 880 

Lo,  what  an  entertaining  sight, C.  M 329 

MAJESTIC  sweetness  sits  enthroned, C.  M , . .  274 

Mark  the  soft  falling  snow, H.  M 354 

May  I  resolve,  with  all  my  heart, L.  M 574 

May  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Savior, 8s  &  7s 80 

Meekly  in  Jordan's  holy  stream, C.  M 503 

Men  of  God,  go,  take  your  stations, 8s,  7s,  &.  4 854 

Messiah,  at  thy  glad  approach, C.  M 191 

Mistaken  souls,  that  dream  of  heaven, C.  M 731 

Morning  breaks  upon  the  tomb, 7s 215 

Mortals,  awake ;  with  angels  join, ...,C    M 179 

Most  gracious  to  fulfil  thy  word, CM 853 

Mourn  for  the  thousands  slain, S.  M 925 

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INDEX    OF   FIRST   LINES. 

Hymi 

My  dear  Redeemer,  and  my  Lord, L.  M 193 

My  faith  looks  up  to  thee, 6s  &  4s 635 

My  Father's  house  on  high, S.  M 1164 

My  former  hopes  are  fled, S.  M 422 

My  God,  accept  my  early  vows, .L.  M 1018 

My  God,  how  endless  is  thy  love, L.  M 102O 

My  God,  in  whom  are  all  the  springs L.  M 159 

My  God,  I  thank  thee;   may  no  thought, L.  M 614 

My  God,  my  everlasting  hope, C.  M 1045 

My  God,  my  Father,  w^ile  I  stray, 8s  &  6s 745 

My  God,  my  King,  thy  various  praise, L.  M 60 

My  God,  my  life,  my  love, S.  M 140 

My  God,  my  portion,  and  my  love, C.  M 141 

My  God,  permit  me  not  to  be, L.  M 554 

My  God,  the  pilot's  part  perform, L.  M 662 

My  God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joys, C    M 607 

My  God,  thy  boundless  love  I  praise, C.  P.  M 125 

My  God,  thy  serv^ice  well  demands, C.  M 1076 

My  gracious  Lord,  I  own  thy  right, L.  M 644 

My  opening  eyes  with  rapture  see, L.  M 9^ 

My  righteous  Judge,  my  gracious  God,.... L.  M 10C8 

My  Savior,  fill  my  soul, S.  M 1205 

My  son,  know  thou  the  Lord, S.  M 1033 

My  soul,  be  on  thy  guard, S.  M 719 

My  soul  forsakes  her  vain  delights, C.  M 560 

I\Iy  soul,  how  lovely  is  the  place, C.  M 12 

My  soul,  repeat  his  praise, S.  *M 152 

My  soul  shall  praise  thee,  O  my  God, C.  M 64 

My  soul,  thy  great  Creator  praise, L.  M. 153 

My  soul,  triumphant  in  the  Lord, C.  M 703 

My  soul,  why  sink  when  griefs  oppress, C.  M 615 

My  spirit  sinks  within  me.  Lord, L.  M 598 

My  times  of  sorrow  and  of  joy, CM 747 

NATURE,  with  all  her  powers,  shall  sing, L.  M 56 

No  more,  my  God,  1  boast  no  more, L.  M 446 

Npr  e5'e  hath  seen,  nor  ear  hath  heard, C.  M ....1184 

Not  all  the  blood  of  beasts, S.  M 266 

Not  for  the  summer's  hour  alone, ..C.  M 992 

Not  in  the  churchyard  shall  he  sleep,...*. C.  M 943 

Not  to  condemn  the  sons  of  men,.. L.  M 377 

Not  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord, C.  M 477 

No  war  nor  battle's  sound, 6s  &'  10s 905 

Now  begin  the  heavenly  theme, 7s 292 

Now  be  my  heart  mspired  to  sing, L.  M S84 

Now,  gracious  Lord,  thine  arm  reveal, C.  M 964 

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INDEX   OF   FIRST   LINES. 

Hymn 

Now  is  done  the  time  of  teaching, 8s,  7s,  &  4 902 

Now  is  th'  accepted  time, S.  M 411 

Now  is  the  day  of  grace, S.  M 412 

Now  is  the  time,  th'  accepted  hour, C.  M 409 

Now  let  my  soul,  eternal  King, L.  JM 1206 

Now  let  our  cheerful  eyes  survey, C.  M 242 

Now  let  our  souls,  on  wings  sublime, L.  M 643 

Now  let  our  voices  join, S.  M 550 

Now  let  the  slumbering  church  awake, C.  M 823 

Now,  Lord,  we  part  a  while, H.  M 770 

Now  to  the  Lord  a  noble  song, L.  M 280 

O  ALL  ye  nations,  praise  the  Lord, C.  M 49 

O,  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul, S.  M 162 

O,  bow  thine  ear,  eternal  One, L.  M 814 

O,  cease,  my  wandering  soul, S.  M 628 

O  Christ,  what  gracious  words, S.  M 272 

O  city  of  the  Lord,  begin, C.  M 65 

O,  could  I  find,  from  day  to  day, C.  M „  ^^^ 

O,  could  I  speak  the  matchless  worth, ...C.  P.  M 282 

O,  could  my  soul  this  morning  rise, L.  M 996 

O,  could  our  thoughts  and  wishes  fly, C.  M 729 

O'er  mountain  tops  the  mount  of  God,.. . . , C.  M 871 

O'er  the  dark  wave  of  Galilee, L.  M 195 

O'er  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness, 8s,  7s,  &,  4 834 

O  Father,  though  the  anxious  fear, C.  M 96 

O  for  a  closer  walk  with  God, C.  M 783 

O  for  a  faith  that  will  not  shrink, C.  M 728 

O  for  a  glance  of  heavenly  day, ; L.  M 430 

O  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God, C.  M 647 

O  for  an  overcommg  faith, C.  M 1091 

O  for  a  prophet's  fire, S.  M 518 

O  for  a  shout  of  joy, H.  M 124 

O  for  a  shout  of  sacred  joy, C.  M 278 

O  for  a  sweet,  inspiring  ray, L.  M 1187 

O  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing, C.  M 276 

O  for  that  tenderness  of  heart, C.  M 43i 

O  God,  by  whom  the  seed  is  given, C.  M 75 

O  God,  my  Father  and  my  King, C.  M 737 

O  God  of  mercy,  hear  my  call, C.  M 442 

O  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, C.  M 1066 

O  God,  thou  art  my  God  alone, L.  M 660 

O  God,  though  countless  worlds  of  light, C.  M 813 

O  God,  thy  name  tJjey  well  nuiy  praise, C.  M 941 

O  God,  to  thee  my  sinking  yonl, C.  M...   .....1069 

0,  happy  day,  that  fixed  my  clioice, L.  M....   ,,,.  453 

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INDEX    OF   FJRST    LINES. 

Hymn 

O  happy  saints,  who  dwell  in  light, L.  M ...1186 

O  happy  soul,  that  lives  on  high, C.  M 558 

O,  hear  the  wailing  cry, C.  M 916 

O,  here,  if  ever,  God  of  love, C.  M 536 

O  holy  Lord,  our  God, 6s  &  4s 803 

O,  how  can  praise  my  tongue  employ, C.  M 588 

O,  how  divine,  how  sweet  the  joy, C.  M 461 

O,  how  I  love  thy  holy  law,.... C.  M 339 

O,  how  the  joyful  hearts  revive, C.  M 828 

O,  in  the  morn  of  life,  when  youth, C.  M 1027 

O  Jesus,  full  of  grace, ..S.  M 780 

O,  lay  not  up  upon  this  earth, 8s  &c  7s,  p 571 

"  O,  learn  of  me,"  the  Savior  criecl,   L.  M 754 

O,  let  my  trembling  soul  be  still, L.  M,  6  l, 611 

O,  let  your  mingling  voices  rise, C.  P.  M 176 

O  Lord,  and  shall  our  fainting  souls, L.  M 820 

O  Lord,  behold  us  at  thy  feet, C.  M 1042 

O  Lord,  how  many  are  my  foes, L.  M 1002 

,   O  Lord,  how  vile  am  I, S.  M 415 

O  Lord,  I  fall  before  thy  face, L.  M 2^ 

O  Lord,  I  vv'ould  delight  in  thee, C.  M 642 

O  Lord,  my  best  desires  fulfil, C.  M 612 

O  Lord,  our  fathers  oft  have  told, C.  M 984 

O  Lord,  thy  heavenly  grace  impart, Ij.  M 591 

O  Lord,  thy  perfect  word, : S.  M 342 

O  Lord,  thy  tender  mercy  hears, C.  ]\I 424 

O  Lord,  thy  v/ork  revive, S.  M 817 

O  Lord,  we  in  thy  footsteps  tread, C.  M 506 

O,  may  my  heart,  by  grace  renewed, mC,  M 608 

O  my  soul,  what  means  tliis  sadness, 8s,  7s,  &  4 600 

Once  more,  before  we  part, y.  M 74 

Once  more,  my  soul,  the  rising  day, C.  M 994 

One  prayer  I  have,  all  prayers  in  one, C.  M 744 

On  God  we  build  our  sure  defence, C.  M 164 

On  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand, C.  M 1174 

On  thee,  each  morning,  O  my  God, C.  M 1021 

On  the  mountain's  top  appearing, Ss,  7s,  &  4 87t 

On,  through  Judea's  palmy  plain, C.  M 881 

On  thy  church,  O  Power  divine, 7s IOC 

Onward,  onward,  men  of  heaven, 8s  &  7s S5{ 

Onward  speed  thy  conquering  flight, 7s  &.  5s SGU 

Oppression  shall  not  always  reign, P.  M 923 

O  praise  ye  the  Lord!  prepare  your  glad  voice,  ..10s  &c  lis 41 

O  Savior,  welcome  to  my  heart, CM 45?^ 

O  sinner,  bring  not  tears  alone, C.  M 974 

^O  sinner,  why  so  thoughtless  grown, L.  M 399 

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INDEX   or   FIRST   I  INES. 

Hymn 

O,  speax  that  word  again, S.  M 785 

O,  speed  thee,  Christian,  on  thy  way, C.  M 671 

O  suffering  Friend  of  humankind, L.  M , , . .  203 

O  that  floods  of  bitter  waters, 8s,  7s,  &.  4 683 

O  that  I  knew  the  secret  place, C.  M 579 

O  that  I  were  as  heretofore, C.  M 776 

O  that  the  Lord's  salvation, 7s  &  6s 873 

O  that  thy  statutes  every  hour, C.  M 573 

O  Thou,  before  whose  gracious  throne, L.  M 801 

O  Thou  by  long  experience  tried, L.  M 622 

O  thou,  my  soul,  forget  no  more, L.  M 523 

O  Thou  that  hearest  prayer, H.  M 305 

O  Thou  that  hear'st  the  prayer  of  faith, C.  P.  M 448 

O  Thou  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry, L.  M 784 

O  TIiou,  to  whom  all  creatures  bow, C    M 133 

O  Thou,  to  v/hom,  in  ancient  time, L.  M 16 

O  Thou  who  dry'st  the  mourner's  tear, C.  M 1078 

O  Thou  who  on  thy  ciiosen  Son, L.  M 797 

O  Thou  whose  compassionate  care, 8s 1083 

O  "Miou  whose  mercy  hears, S.  M 1192 

O,  'tis  a  lovely  thing  to  see, C.  M 758 

Our  blest  Redeemer,  ere  he  breathed, Ss,  6,  &  4 297 

Our  Captain  leads  us  on, S.  M 673 

Our  country  is  Immanuel's  ground, C.  M 656 

Our  country's  voice  is  pleading, 7s  «Sc  6s 842 

Our  Father,  God,  who  art  in  heaven, C.  M 716 

Our  heavenly  Father,  hear, S.  M 715 

Our  Helper,  God,  we  bless  his  name, L.  M 969 

Our  little  bark,  on  boisterous  seas, C.  M 938 

Our  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead, L.  M 226 

Our  pilgrim  brethren  dwelling  far, C.  M 844 

Our  Savior  bowed  beneath  the  wave, C.  M 493 

Our  sins,  alas  !   how  strong  they  are, C.  M 1177 

O,  what  amazing  words  of  grace, C.  M 351 

O,  what  is  life  ?  —  'tis  like  a  flower, C.  H.  JVI 1053 

O,  where  is  now  that  glowing  love,.... L.  M 777 

O,  worship  the  King, "all-glorious  above, 10s  &  lis 36 

O  Zion,  when  I  think  on  thee, L.  M 678 

PSALMS  of  glory,  raiment  bright, 7s 1183 

Part  in  peace  :   is  day  beft)re  us, 8s  &,  7s 72 

Pastor,  thou  art  from  us  taken, 8s  &  7s 1127 

Patience,  O,  'tis  a  grace  divine, L.  M 748 

People  of  the  living  God, 7s 466 

Planted  in  Christ,  the  living  Vine, C.  M 485 

Plunged  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair, C.  M 268 


INDEX    OF   FIRST    LINES. 

Hymn 

Praise  for  the  glorious  light, S.  M 927 

Praise  the  Lord  ;  his  glory  bless, 7s 45 

Praise  the  Lord;   ye  heavens,  adore  him, 8.s  &  7s 38 

Praise  to  thee,  thou  great  Creator, » 8s  &  7s 57 

Praise  to  the  Lord  on  high, H.  M 830 

Praise  ye  Jehovah's  name, 6s  &  4s» 35 

Praise  ye  the  Lord ;  let  praise  employ, L.  M 70 

Praise  ye  the  Lord  j  on  eveiy  height, C.  M 39 

Praise  ye  the  Lord  ;   'tis  good  to  raise,. L.  M 58 

Prayer  is  the  breath  of  God  in  man, C.  M 706 

Prayer  is  the  contrite  sinner's  voice, C.  M 705 

Prayer  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire, C.  M 704 

Prayer  may  be  sweet  in  cottage  homes, L.  M 937 

"Proclaim,"  saith  Christ,  "my  wondrous  grace," C.  M 509 

Proclaim  the  lofty  praise, 6s,  8s,  &  4s 277 

Prostrate,  dear  Jesus,  at  thy  feet, C.  M 437 

aUESTIONS  and  doubts  be  heard  no  more, L.  M 352 

RAISE  your  triumphant  songs, V?; S.  M. 256 

Rejoice,  the  Lord  is  King, H.  M 236 

Religion  is  the  chief  concern, C.  M 1035 

Religion's  dictates  can  assuage, CM 645 

Religion's  form  is  vain, S.  M 585 

Remark,  my  soul,  the  narrow  bound, C.  M 968 

Remember  thee,  redeeming  Lord, C.  M 521 

"Remember  thy  Creator," 7s  &  6s 1038 

"Repent,"  the  voice  celestial  cries, C.  M 378 

Retiring  from  our  school  once  more, L.  M 895 

Return,  my  roving  heart,  return, L.  M 592 

Return,  O  God  of  love,  return, C.  M 821 

Return,  O  wandering  soul,  return, L.  M 782 

Revive  thy  churches.  Lord,  with  grace, L.  M 819 

Rise,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings, 7s  &  6s,  p 655 

Rise,  O  my  soul,  pursue  the  path, , C.  M 640 

Rise,  rise,  my  soul,  and  leave  the  ground, C.  M 105 

Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me, 7s,  6  l 24h 

Roll  on,  thou  joyful  day, 6s  «Sc  4s 92t 

Roll  on,  thou  mighty  ocean, 7s  &,  6s 861 

SAFELY  through  another  week, 7s,  6  l 86 

Saints,  at  your  heavenly  Father's  word, .....L.  M 1219 

Salvation  is  forever  nigh, L.  M 257 

Salvation  !  O,  the  joyful  sound, . .  C.  M 261 

Savior,  thy  law  we  love, S.  M 507 

Savior,  visit  thy  plantation, 8s,  ^s,  &c  4 818 

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INDEX    OF   FIRST   LINES.    « 

Hymn 

Saw  ye  not  the  cloud  arise, 7s 825 

Say,  sinner,  hath  a  voice  within, L.  M 389 

Say,  who  is  she  that  looI?:s  abroad, ....C.  M 470 

See,  another  year  is  gone, 7s 967 

See,  from  Zion's  sacred  mountain, Ss,  7s,  &  4 263 

See  how  the  fruitless  fig  tree  stands, C.  M 393 

See,  in  the  vineyard  of  the  Lord, CM 394 

See  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stands,. C.  M 1040. 

See  th'  eternal  Judge  descending, 8s,  7s,  &  4 1153 

See  the  leaves  around  us  falling,. 8s  &  7s 953 

*' Servant  of  God,  well  done," .S.  M 1130 

Shall  I,  for  fear  of  feeble  man, .L.  M 795 

Shall  I,  to  gain  the  world's  applause, L.  M 563 

Shall  man,  O  God  of  light  and  life, L.  M 1137 

Shall  Wisdom  cry  aloud, S.  M 397 

Shepherds,  hail  the  wondrous  stranger, 8s  &  7s 184 

Shine,  mighty  God,  on  tliis  our  land, C.  M 845 

Should  famine  o'er  the  mournful  field, L.  M 616 

Show  pity,  Lord  ;   O  Lord,  forgive, L.  M 41  S> 

Since  all  the  varying  scenes  of  time,; C.  M 160 

Since  o'er  thy  footstool  here  below,... C.  H.  M 142 

Sing  to  the  Lord  Jehovah's  name, C.  M 48 

Sing  to  the  Lord,  who  built  tlie  skies, L.  M 145 

Sing  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant  lands, C.  M 275 

Sinner,  behold  that  downward  road, C.  M 381 

Sinner,  rouse  tJiee  from  thy  sleep, 7s 400 

Sinners,  hear,  for  God  hatii  spoken, 8s,  7s,  &  4 388 

Sinners,  take  the  friendly  warning, 8s  &  7s 1145 

Sinners,  the  voice  of  God  regard, C.  M 37D 

Sinners,  turn  ;  why  will  ye  die, 7s 401 

Sinners,  will  you  scorn  the  message, 8s,  7s,  &  4 398 

Sinner,  what  has  earth  to  show,. .  ■. 7s 384 

Sister,  thou  wast  mild  and  lovely, 8s  «&  7s 1121 

Sit  thou  in  sackcloth,  O  my  soul, C.  M 682 

So  did  the  Hebrew  prophet  raise, .C.  M 1199 

So  fades  the  lovely,  blooming  flower, L.  M 1123 

Softly  fades  the  twilight  ray, 7s 98 

Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise, S.  M 672 

So  let  our  lips  and  lives  express, L.  M. . w ..... .  575 

Soon  may  the  last  glad  song  arise, L.  M 864 

Source  of  eternal  joys  divine, C.  M 623 

Sovereign  of  worlds,  display  thy  power, L.  M 841 

Sovereign  Ruler,  Lord  of  all, 7s 433 

Sow  in  the  morn  thy  seed, S.  M 700 

Spirit  divine,  attend  our  jjrayer, CM 816 

'Spirit,  leave  thy  house  of  clay,'' 7s 1101 

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INDEX   OF  FIRST   LINES. 

Hyma 

Spirit  of  holiness,  descend, CM 321 

Spirit  of  holiness,  look  down, CM 438 

Spirit  of  peace  and  holiness,. . .  .* L.  M 802 

Spirit  of  power  and  might,  behold, CM 840 

Stand  up,  my  soul,  shake  off  thy  fears, L.  M 670 

Stay,  thou  insulted  Spirit,  stay, L.  M 303 

Stem  Winter  throws  his  icy  chains, C  M 955 

Still  evening  comes,  with  gentle  shade, L.  M 1003 

Strait  is  tlie  way,  the  door  is  strait, C  M. ....... .  587 

Stretched  on  the  cross,  the  Savior  dies, L.  M 207 

Strike  off  my  galling  fetters,  strike, C  M 919. 

Submissive  to  thy  will,  my  God,... C  M 1081 

Suppliant,  lo,  thy  children  bend, 7s 885 

Supreme  in  wisdom,  as  in  power, C  M 572 

Sweet  is  the  friendly  voice, C  M... 451 

Sweet  is  the  memory  of  thy  grace, C  M 123 

Sweet  is  the  prayer  whose  holy  stream, C  M 711 

Sweet  is  the  task,  O  Lord, S.  M 94 

Sweet  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King, L.  M 93 

Cweet  peace  of  conscience,  heavenly  guest, L.  M 759 

iSweet  Sabbath  school,  place  dear  to  me, C  M 884 

Sweet  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing, 8s  &  7s 641 

Sweet  was  the  time  when  first  I  felt, C.  M 604 

Sweet  tlie  anthem,  raise  the  song, 7s 979 

TEACH  me  the  measure  of  my  days, C  M 1051 

Teach  us,  O  Lord,  we- earnest  pray, C  M 889 

Tell  me,  wanderer,  wildly  roving, 8s  Sc  7s 390 

Thanks  for  mercies.  Lord,  receive, 7s 76 

That  awful  day  will  surely  come, C   M 1141 

The  angel  comes;   he  comes  to  reap, C  M 1144 

The  awful  message  came, 6s,  8s,  &  4s 775 

The  chariot!   the  chariot!   its  wheels  roll  in  fire, lis  &  12s 1155 

The  Christian  has  a  faith  divine, L.  M 1210 

The  day  approaches,  O  my  soul, , C  M 1147 

The  day  is  drawing  nigh, S.  M... 831 

The  day  is  past  and  gone, S.  M 1013 

The  evils  that  beset  our  path, C  M 1223 

Thee  we  adore,  eternal  name, C  M 1065 

The  giddy  world,  with  flattering  tongue, C  M 464 

The  glories  of  my  Maker,  God, C  M 63 

The  God  of  gloiy  walks  his  round, L.  M 385 

The  God  of  harvest  praise, 6s  &  4s 980 

The  gospel,  O,  what  endless  charms, C.  M 359 

The  grave  is  now  a  favored  spot, L.  M 1115 

The  great  archangel's  trump  shall  sound, L.  M 1229 

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INDEX   OF   FIRST   LINES.  . 

Hymii 

The  head  that  once  was  crowned  with  thorns, C.  M 1201 

The  heavens  declare  thy  glory,  Lord, L.  M... 331 

The  hoary  frost,  the  fleecy  snow, • C.  M 956 

The  hours  of  evenhig  close, S.  M 1010 

The  King  of  heaven  his  table  spreads, C.  M 513 

The  law  commands  and  makes  us  know,  ...., L.  M 347 

The  leaves  around  me  falling, 7s  &c  6s 954 

The  little  cloud  increases  still, C.  M 826 

The  long-lost  son,  with  streaming  eyes, C.  M 428 

The  Lord  descended  from  above, C.  M 121 

The  Lord  is  come  j  the  heavens  proclaim, L.  M 187 

"The  Lord  is  risen  indeed," S.  M 219 

The  Lord  Jehovah  reigns  — And  royal, S.  P.  M 120 

The  Lord  Jehovah  reigns  —  His  throne, H.  M 131 

The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare, L.  M.,  6  l 166 

The  Lord  my  Shepherd  is, S.  M 165 

The  Lord  of  glory  is  my  light, CM 626 

The  Lord  on  high  proclaims, S.  M 349 

The  Lord  our  God  is  clothed  with  might, C.  M 119 

The  Lord  our  God  is  Lord  of  all, C.  M 139 

The  Lord,  the  Judge,  before  his  throne, C.  M 1151 

The  Lord  will  come;  the  earth  shall  quake, L.  M 1143 

The  man  is  ever  blest, S.  M.. 568 

The  mellow  eve  is  gliding, 7s  &  6s 1004 

The  mind  was  formed  to  mount  sublime, C.  P.  M 570 

The  morning  light  is  breaking, 7s  &  6s 868 

The  peace  which  God  alone  reveals, L.  M 79 

The  perfect  world,  by  Adam  trod, L.  M 805 

The  power  to  bless  my  house, S.  M 1211 

The  praises  of  my  tongue, S.  M 894 

The  promises  I  sing, H.  M 135 

The  race  that  long  in  darkness  pined, C.  M 190 

There  is  a  calm  for  those  who  weep, 8s  &,  4 ...1116 

There  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood, C.  M 264 

There  is  a  glorious  world  of  light, CM 904 

There  is  a  God,  all  nature  speaks, L.  M 101 

There  is  a  hope,  a  blessed  hope, CM 733 

There  is  a  house  not  made  with  hands, C  M 1168 

There  is  a  land  above, C  M 903 

There  is  a  land  mine  eye  hath  seen, L.  M 1163 

There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, C  M 1173 

There  is  an  hour  of  hallowed  peace, C  M 1167 

There  is  an  hour  of  peaceful  rest, 8s  &  6s,  p 1165 

There  is  a  place  of  sacred  rest, C  M 1161 

There  is  a  region  lovelier  far, L.  M 1158 

There  \s  a  world  of  perfect  bliss, CM 1176 

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INDEX   OF   FIRST   LINES. 

Hymn 

There  seems  a  voice  in  every  gale, , L.  M.. 46 

There's  not  a  hope  with  comfort  fraught, L.  M 630 

There's  not  a  star  whose  twinkling  light, C.  M.... 144 

The  rolling  year,  almighty  Lord, C.  M 944 

The  Savior  bids  us  watch  and  pray, C.  M. 718 

The  Savior  lives,  no  more  to  die, L.  M 229 

The  Savior,  when  to  heaven  he  rose, L.  M 786 

"These  glorious  minds,  how  bright  they  shine," C.  M 1182 

These  mortal  joys,  how  soon  they  fade, C.  M 1063 

The  Spirit  breathes  upon  the  word,..., C.  M,. 332 

The  Spirit  to  our  hearts, S.  M 365 

The  Sun  of  Righteousness  appears, C.  M 220 

The  swift-declining  day, S.  M 410 

The  thunder  bursts  5  its  rolling  might, C.  M 629 

The  time  is  short ;  the  season  near, C.  M. 1191 

The  true  Messiah  now  appears, C.  M 240 

The  truth  of  God  shall  still  endure, C.  M 136 

The  wandering  star  and  fleeting  wind, L.  M 590 

The  winter  is  over  and  gone, 8s 947 

Thine  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love, L.  M 97 

This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made, C.  M 84 

This  is  the  word  of  truth  and  love, L.  M 353 

This  place  is  holy  ground, S.  H.  M 1109 

This  world  would  be  a  wilderness, C.  M 625 

Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave ;  but  we  will  not  deplore 

thee, 12s  &  lis 1117 

Thou  art  my  refuge,  O  my  God, C.  M 634 

Thou  art  the  Way;  to  thee  alone, C:  M 245 

Thou  didst,  O  mighty  God,  exist, C.  M 103 

Though,  faint  and  sick,  and  worn  away, C.  M 1077 

Thou  art  my  portion,  O  my  God, C.  M 1212 

Thou  God,  who  hast  since  time  began, L.  M 914 

Thou  great  Physician  of  the  soul, C.  M 440 

Thou  only  Centre  of  my  rest, C.  M 1074 

Thou  only  Sovereign  of  my  heart, C.  M ...1203 

Thou  sweet-gliding  Kedron,  by  thy  silver  stream, Us 198 

Thou,  who  didst  stoop  below, 6s  &  10s 653 

Thou,  whose  almighty  word, ...6s  &  4s 850 

Through  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life, C.  M 621 

Through  endless  years  thou  art  the  same, C.  M 114 

Through  sorrow's  night,  and  danger's  path, C.  M 1139 

Through  thee,  O  Lord,  we  own, S.  M 465 

Through  this  wide  wilderness  I  roam, L.  M 596 

Thus  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  on, L.  M 1016 

Thus  I  resolved  before  the  Lord, ', C.  M.. .....••  793 

TbuB  saith  the  first,  the  great  command, L.  M. 736 

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INDEX   OF  FIRST   LINES. 

Hyma 

Thtis  saith  the  Lord,  "The  spacious  fields," C.  M 1195 

Thy  goodness,  Lord,  our  souls  confess, C.  M 128 

Thy  name,  almighty  Lord, .S.  M 71 

Thy  presence,  everlasting  God, L.  M 767 

Thy  way,  O  God,  is  in  the  sea, C.  M 157 

Time  is  winging  us  away, 7s  &  6s,  p 1052 

Time,  what  an  empty  vapor  'tis, C.  M 1057 

'Tis  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come, L.  M 730 

'Tis  by  thy  strength  the  mountains  stand, C.  M 958 

'Tis  done — th'  important  act  is  done, L.  M 800 

'Tis  faith  that  lays  the  sinner  low, C.  M...    447 

" 'Tis  .finished  !  "  —  so  the  Savior  cried, L.  M 211 

'Tis  God  the  Spirit  leads, S.  M 311 

'Tis  midnight;  and  on  Olive's  brow, , L.  M 200 

'Tis  my  happiness  below, 7s 1071 

'Tis  the  blest,  the  favored  hour, 7s 387 

To-day  the  Savior  calls, 6s  &  4s 407 

To  God,  the  only  wise, S.  M 636 

To  Him  from  whom  our  blessings  flow, C.  M 986 

Toiling  through  the  live-long  night, 7s ,  170 

To  Jesus,  the  crown  of  my  hope, 8s 1092 

To-morrow,  Lord,  is  thine, S.  M 1061 

To  our  almighty  Maker,  God, C.  M 356 

To  praise  the  ever-bounteous  Lord, CM 950 

To  praise  the  Savior's  name, S.  M 892 

To  prayer,  to   prayer;   for  the  morning  breaks, P.  M; 1019 

Tossed  upon  life's  raging  billow, 8s  &  7s 92^ 

To  thee,  before  the  dawning  light, C.  M 577 

To  thee,  my  Shepherd  and  my  Lord, C.  M 250 

To  thee  this  temfle  we  devote, C.  M 811 

To  thy  temple  we  repair, 7s 15 

Triumphant  Zion  !  lift  thy  head, L.  M 479 

'Twas  by  an  order  from  the  Lord, L.  M 1207 

»Twas  God  who  fixed  the  rolling  spheres, C.  M 113 

'Twas  in  an  hour  when  wrath  prevailed, C.  M 20S 

'Twas  on  that  dark,  that  doleful  night, L.  M 510 

'Twas  the  commission  of  our  Lord, L.  M 497 

UNSHAKEN  as  the  sacred  hill,. C.  M 619 

Unveil  thy  bosom,  faithful  tomb, L.  M 1114 

Upon  the  gospel's  sacred  page, L.  M 360 

Up  to  the  fields  where  angels  lie, L.  M 580 

Up  to  the  hills  I  lift  mine  eyes, L.  M 150 

Up  to  the  Lord,  who  reigns  on  high, L.  M. 133 

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INDEX    OP   FIRST   LINES. 

Hyma 

VAIN  are  the  hopes  the  sons  of  men, C.  M 1209 

Vain  world,  vain  world,  I  bid  adieu, C.  M 429 

Vital  spark  of  heavenly  flame, 7s  &  8s 1103 

WAKE  the  song  of  jubilee, 7s 877 

Walk  in  tlie  light  3  so  slialt  thou  know, C.  M 652 

Watched  by  the  world's  malignant  eye, *L.  M.,  6  l 720 

Watchman,  tell  us  of  the  night, 7s 865 

We  are  but  young  j  yet  we  may  sing, L.  M 893 

We  bid  thee  welcome  in  the  name, L.  M 798 

We  come,  O  Lord,  before  thy  throne, CM 931 

We  come  our  Sabbath  hymn  to  raise, C.  M 900 

Weep  not  for  the  saint  that  ascends, 8s  &  9s 1131 

We  give  immortal  praise, H.  M 327 

We  journey  through  a  vale  of  tears, C.  M 1222 

Welcome,  delightful  morn, H.  M 82 

Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest, S.  M 85 

Welcome  to  our  festival, 7s 898 

**  We've  no  abiding  city  here," L.  M 657 

What  contradictions  meet, H.  M 789 

Wliat  is  our  God,  or  what  his  name, L.  M 102 

What  is  the  thing  of  greatest  price, C.  M 391 

What  mean  ye  that  ye  bruise  and  bend, '. ..C.  M 911 

What  secret  hand,  at  morning  light, C.  M 998 

What  shall  I  render  to  my  God, C.  M 32 

What  shall  the  dying  sinner  do, L.  M 368 

What  shall  we  render,  bounteous  Lord, C.  M 698 

What  sinners  value,  I  resign, L,  M 1159 

What  though  no  flowers  the  fig  tree  clothe, C.  M 617 

What  though  the  arm  of  conquering  death, C.  M 1126 

When  all  thy  mercies,  O  my  God, C.  M 760 

When,  as  returns  this  solemn  day, L.  M... 95 

When  at  this  distance.  Lord,  we  trace, L.  M 192 

When,  bending  o'er  the  brink  of  life, ...C.  M 1090 

When  blooming  youth  is  snatched  away, C.  M ....1125 

When  brighter  suns  and  milder  skies, C.  M 945 

Whence  do  our  mournful  thouglits  arise, C.  M 610 

When  children  give  their  hearts  to  God, C.  M 1028 

When,  driven  hy  oppression's  rod, L.  M 985 

Whene'er  the  clouds  of  sorrow  roll, C.  M 609 

When  fainting  in  the  sultry  waste, C.  M 601 

When  floating  on  life's  troubled  sea, C.  M 735 

When  forced  to  part  from  those  we  love, 83  &.  7s,  p 769 

When  God  is  nigh,  my  faith  is  strong, L.  M., 1140 

When  God  revealed  his  gracious  name, C.  M 452 

When  human  hopes  and  joys  depart, L.  M 633 

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INDKX    OF   FIRST   LINES. 

Hymn 

When  I  can  read  my  title  clear, C.  M 1171 

When  I  can  trust  my  all  with  God, C.  H.  M 1082 

When,  in  the  form  of  mortal  man, C.  M 199 

When  in  the  vale  of  lengthened  years, C.  M 1046 

When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross, L.  M 516 

When  I  with  pleasing  wonder  stand, C   M 148 

When  Jesus  dwelt  in  mortal  clay, L.  M 695 

When  languor  and  disease  invade, C.  M 1080 

When  life's  tempestuous  storms  are  o'er, C.  P.  M 1099 

When  lowering  clouds  deform  the  sky, C.  M 423 

When,  marshalled  on  the  nightly  plain, L.  M 934 

When  morning's  first  and  hallowed  ray, C.  M.,, 1022 

When  o'er  the  mighty  deep  we  rode, C.  M 935 

When,  O  my  Savior,  shall  this  heart, L.  M 595 

When  on  her  Maker's  bosom, 7s  &  6s 991 

When,  on  the  third  auspicious  day, C.  M 221 

When,  overwhelmed  with  grief, S.  M 593 

When  Pharoah  dared  to  vex  the  saints, C.  M 917 

When  power  divine,  in  mortal  form, L.  M 637 

When,  rising  from  the  bed  of  death,.... C.  M 421 

When  shall  the  voice  of  singing, 7s  &  6s. 863 

When  shall  we  all  meet  agaiii, 7s 771 

When  shall  we  meet  again, 6s  &,  5s,  p 772 

When  sickness  shakes  tlie  languid  frame, C.  M 1075 

When  sins  and  fears  prevailing  rise, L.  M... 271 

When  sorrows  round  us  roll, S.  M 1218 

When  strangers  stand  and  hear  me  tell, L.  M 549 

When  the  last  trumpet's  avv- ful  voice, C.  M 1136 

When  the  mormiig  bells  are  ringing, .8s  &  7s 881 

When  the  spark  of  life  is  waning, 8s  &  4s,  p 1098 

When  the  vale  of  deatli  appears, 7s  &  4 1089 

When  the  worn  spirit  wants  repose, C.  M 81 

When  thou,  my  righteous  Judge,  shalt  come, C.  P.  M 115G 

When  through  the  torn  sail  the  wild  tempest  is  streaming,  12s 932 

When  thy  harvest  yields  thee  pleasure, 8s  &  7s,  p 699 

When  thy  mortal  life  is  fled, 7s 402 

When  verdure  clothes  the  fertile  vale, C.  M 948 

When,  wakened  by  thy  voice  of  power, L.  M 1023 

When  we  pass  through  yonder  river, 8s  &  7s,  p 1175 

Where  Babylon's  broad  rivers  roll, L.  M,  6  l 679 

Where  can  we  hide,  or  whither  fly, L.  M 112 

Where'er  the  Lord  shall  build  my  house, L.  M 1017 

Wherefore  should  man,  frail  child  of  clay, L.  M 751 

Where  is  m>  God?  does  he  retire, L.  M 712 

Where  is  my  Savior  now, H.  M 778 

Whew  shall  the  child  of  sorrow  find, C.  M...,.  ....1044 

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INDEX   OF   FIRST   LINES. 


Hymn 

Where  shall  we  go  to  seek  and  find, ....L.  M 806 

Where  the  lost  and  wretched  are, 7s 699 

Where  the  wilderness  is  lying, 8s  &.  7s 843 

Where  two  or  three,  with  sweet  accord, L.  M ..1194 

Wherewith  shall  I  approach  the  Lord, C.  M 1196 

While  in  this  sacred  rite  of  thine, C.  M 508 

While  life  prolongs  its  precious  light, L.  M 408 

While  my  Redeemer's  near, S.  M 249 

While  o'er  our  guilty  land,  O  Lord, L.  M 975 

While  on  tjie  verge  of  life  I  stand, L.  M 1170 

While  shepherds  watched  their  flocks  by  night, C.  M ' 177 

While  Sinai  roars,  and  round  the  earth, L.  M 346 

While  sounds  of  war  are  heard  around, L.  M 907 

While  thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power, .^.C.  M 14 

While  this  day  its  light  is  shedding, 8s  &  7s,  r 90 

While  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun, 7s. 966 

Who  are  these  in  bright  array,. .• 7s 1180 

Who  are  these  that  come  from  far, 7s 878 

Who  can  describe  the  joys  that  rise, L.  M 460 

Who  can  forbear  to  sing, S.  M 462 

Who  shall  ascend  thy  heavenly  i>lace, ..L.  M 702 

Why  do  we  mourn  departing  friends, C.  M 1112 

Why  is  my  heart  so  far  from  thee, .C.  M 1193 

W  y,  on  the  bending  willows  hung, L.  M 874 

Why  should  our  mourning  thoughts  delight, C.  M 1135 

Why  should  the  children  of  .a  King, C.  M 298 

Why  should  we  start,  and  fear  to  die, L.  M 1094 

Why  will  ye  waste  in  trifling  cares, L.  M 1188 

^^  Wide,  ye  heavenly  gates,  unfold," 7s 225 

Will  God  in  very  deed  descend, C.  M 807 

With  all  my  powers  of  heart  and  tongue, L.  M 67 

With  earnest  longings  of  the  mind, CM 594 

With  guilt  oppressed,  bowed  down  with  sin, C.  M 435 

With  humble  heart  and  tongue, S.  M 1043 

Within  these  walls  be  peace, S.  M 883 

Within  thy  courts,  O  God,  to-day, L.  M.,  6  l 815 

With  joy  we  meditate  the  grace, C.  M 241 

With  mines  of  wealth  are  sinners  poor, C.  M 691 

With  one  consent,  let  all  the  earth, L.  M 2 

With  reverence  let  the  saints  appear, CM 118 

With  sacred  joy,  we  lift  our  eyes, C.  M ]9 

With  songs  and  honors  sounding  loud, C.  M 961 

With  tears  of  anguish  I  lament, C.  M 425 

With  willing  hearts  we  tread, S.  M 4^ 

Worthy  the  Lamb  of  boundless  sway, L.  M 296 

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INDEX   OP   FIRST   LINES. 

Would  you  behold  the  works  of  God, L.  M 928 

Would  you  win  a  soul  to  God, 7s 792 

YE  angels,  bless  the  Lord, S.  M 289  . 

Ye  boundless  realms  of  joy, • H.  M 50 

Ye  Christian  heralds,  go,  proclaim, L.  M 856 

Ye  followers  of  the  Prince  of  Peace, C.  M 526 

Ye  glittering  toys  of  earth,  adieu, C.  M 251 

Ye  golden  lamps  of  heaven,  farewell, C.  M 1097 

Ye  hearts  with  youthful  vigor  warm, » » .C*  M 1037 

Ye  humble  souls,  complain  no  more, L»  M 1220 

Ye  humble  souls  that  seek  the  Lord, C.  M 224 

Ye  men  and  angels,  witness  now, C.  M 489 

Ye  nations  round  the  earth,  rejoice, L.  M 20 

Ye  servants  of  God,  your  Master  proclaim, lOe  k.  lis 287 

Ye  sinners,  fear  the  Lord, S.  M 1189 

Yes,  I  will  be  forever  thine,.. C.  M 457 

Yes,  my  native  land,  I  love  thee, 8s,  7s,  &  4 860 

Ye  sons  of  Adam,  vain  and  young, L.  M 1039 

Ye  sons  of  men,  with  joy  record,. L.  M 59 

Yes,  the  Redeemer  rose, H.  M. 218 

Ye  trembling  captives,  hear, S.  M 303 

Te  trembling  souls,  dismiss  your  fears, C.  M 638 

fe  tribes  of  Adam,  join, H.  M 47 

Ye  wretched,  hungry,  starving  poor, C.  M 375 

Yonder — amazing  sight! — I  see, C.  M 210 

Your  harps,  ye  trembling  saints, ! S.  M 627 

ZEAL  is  that  pure  and  heavenly  flame, C.  ""t 749 

Zion  stands  with  hills  surrounded, 8s,  7s,  &  4.. » 473 

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THE   PSALMODY, 


WORSHIP    AND    PRAISE. 

1.  L.   M.  Watts. 
Joy  of  Public  Worship. 

1  GREAT  God,  attend,  while  Zion  sings 
The  joy  that  from  thy  presence  springs : 
To  spend  one  day  with  thee  on  earth 
Exceeds  a  thousand  days  of  mirth. 

2  Might  I  enjoy  the  meanest  place 
Within  thy  house,  O  God  of  grace, 
Not  tents  of  ease  nor  tIn*ones  of  power 
Should  tempt  my  feet  to  leave  the  door. 

3  God  is  our  sun  —  he  makes  our  day ; 
God  is  our  shield  —  he  guards  our  way 
From  all  th'  assaults  of  hell  and  sin  ; 
From  foes  without  and  foes  within. 

4  AU  needful  grace  will  God  bestow, 
And  crown  that  grace  with  glory  too : 
He  gives  us  all  things,  and  withholds 
No  real  good  fi'om  upright  souls. 

5  0  God,  our  King,  whose  sovereign  sway 
The  glorious  host  of  heaven  obey, 
Display  th/  grace,  exert  thy  power, 
Till  all  on  earth  thy  name  adore. 

2.  L.   M.  Tate  &  Brady 
Universal  Adoration. 

1  WITH  one  consent,  let  all  the  earth 
To  God  their  cheerful  voices  raise ; 
Glad  homage  pay,  with  hallowed  mirth, 
And  sing  before  him  sorgs  of  praise ; 


WORSHIP  AND    PRAISE. 

2  Assured  that  he  is  God  alone, 

From  whom  both  we  and  all  proceed ; 
We,  whom  he  chooses  for  his  own,  ^ 

The  flock  which  he  delights  to  feed. 

3  0,  enter,  then,  his  temple  gate  ; 

.    Thence  to  his  courts  devoutly  press  ; 
And  still  your  grateful  hymns  repeat, 
And  still  his  name  with  praises  bless  ; 

4  For  he's  the  Lord,  supremely  good ; 

His  mercy  is  forever  sure  ; 
His  truth,  which  always  fii-mly  stood, 
To  eiidless  ages  shall  endure. 

3.  S.     M.  WATTg. 

ExJiortation  to  Worship, 

1  COME,  sound  his  praise  abroad, 

And  hymns  of  glory  sing : 
Jehovah  is  the  sovereign  God, 
The  universal  King. 

2  Come,  worship  at  his  throne  ; 

Come,  bow  before  the  Lord  ; 
We  are  liis  work,  and  not  our  own ; 
He  formed  us  by  his  word. 

3  To-day  attend  hia  voice. 

Nor  dare  provoke  his  rod  ; 
Come,  like  the  people  of  his  choice, 
And  own  your  gr£,cious  God. 

4.  C.     M.  HOSKINS. 

Assembling  for  Worship, 

1  IN  thy  great  name,  0  Lord,  we  come 

To  worship  at  thy  feet ; 
0,  pour  thy  Holy  Spirit  down 
On  all  that  now  shall  meet. 

2  We  come  to  hear  Jehovah  speak, 

To  hear  the  Savior's  voice  ; 
Thy  face  and  favor.  Lord,  we  seek ; 
Now  make  our  hearts  rejoice. 
2 


WORSHIP  AND    PRAISE. 

3  Teach  us  to  pray  and  praise  ;  to  hear 

And  understand  thy  word ; 
To  feel  thy  blissful  presence  near, 
And  trust  our  living  Lord. 

4  Let  sinners  now  thy  goodness  prove, 

And  saints  rejoice  in  thee  ; 
Let  rebels  be  subdued  by  love, 
And  to  the  Savior  flee. 

5.  8s,  7s,  &  4.  Kelley. 

Spiritual  Improvement. 

1  IN  thy  name,  0  Lord,  assembling, 

We,  thy  people,  now  draw  near ; 
Teach  us  to  rejoice  with  trembling ; 
Speak,  and  let  thy  servants  hear,  — 

Hear  with  meekness,  — 
Hear  thy  word  with  godly  fear. 

2  While  our  days  on  earth  are  lengthened, 

May  we  give  them,  Lord,  to  thee  ; 
Cheered  by  hope,  and  daily  strengthened, 
We  would  run,  nor  weary  be. 

Till  thy  glory, 
Without  clouds,  in  heaven  we  see. 

3  There,  in  worship  purer,  sweeter, 

All  thy  people  shall  adore, 
Tasting  of  enjoyment  greater 
Than  they  could  conceive  before  ; 

Full  enjoyment,  — 
Holy  bliss,  forevermore. 

6,  C.  M.  wi^Ts. 

Delight  in  the  House  of  God, 

1  HOW  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear 

My  friends  devoutly  say, 
"  In  Zion  let  us  all  appear. 
And  keep  the  solemn  day ! " 

2  I  love  her  gates  ;  I  love  the  road ; 

The  church,  adorned  with  grace, 
3 


WOBSHIP  AND   PRAISE. 

Stands  like  a  palace  built  for  God, 
To  show  his  milder  face. 

3  Up  to  her  courts,  with  joy  unknown, 

The  holy  tribes  repair ; 
The  Son  of  David  holds  his  throne, 
And  sits  in  judgment  there. 

4  Peace  be  within  this  sacred  place, 

And  joy  a  constant  guest ; 
With  holy  gifts  and  heavenly  grace 
Be  her  attendants  blest. 

5  My  soul  shall  pray  for  Zion  still, 

While  life  or  breath  remains ; 
Here  my  best  friends,  my  kindred,  dwell ; 
Here  God,  my  Savior,  reigns. 

7.  L.  M.  .        Watts. 

Sovereign  Jehovah* 

1  BEFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 

Ye  nations,  bow  with  sacred  joy : 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone ; 
He  can  create,  and  he  destroy. 

2  His  sovereign  power,  without  our  aid, 

Made  us  of  clay,  and  formed  us  men ; 
And  when,  like  wandering  sheep,  we  strayed, 
He  brought  us  to  his  fold  again. 

3  We  are  his  people  —  we  his  care  ; 

Our  souls,  and  all  our  mortal  frame  : 
What  lasting  honors  shall  we  rear, 
Almighty  Maker,  to  thy  name  ? 

4  We*ll  crowd  thy  gates  with  thankful  songs. 

High  as  the  heaven  our  voices  raise ; 
And  earth,  with  all  her  thousand  tongues. 
Shall  fill  thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

5  Wide  as  the  world  is  thy  command ; 

Vast  as  eternity  thy  love ; 
Firm  as  a  rock  thy  truth  shall  stand, 
When  rolKng  years  shall  cease  to  move. 


WORSHIP  AND   PKAISE. 

8.  CM.  Watts. 

Longing  for  the  House  of  God, 

1  EARLY,  my  God,  without  delay, 

I  haste  to  seek  thy  face ; 
My  thu-sty  spirit  faints  away 
Without  thy  cheering  grace. 

2  So  pilgrims,  on  the  scorching  sand, 

Beneath  a  burning  sky. 
Long  for  a  cooling  stream  at  hand; 
And  they  must  drink,  or  die. 

3  I've  seen  thy  glory,  and  .thy  power, 

Through  all  thy  temple  shine ; 
My  God,  repeat  that  heavenly  hour, 
That  vision  so  divme. 

4  Not  all  the  blessings  of  a  feast 

Can  please  my  soul  so  well, 
As  when  thy  richer  grace  I  taste, 
And  in  thy  presence  dwell. 

5  Not  life  itself,  with  all  its  joys. 

Can  my  best  passions  move. 
Or  raise  so  high  my  ciieerful  voice, 
As  thy  forgiving  love. 

6  Thus,  till  my  last,  expiring  day, 

I'll  bless  mv  God  and  King ; 
Thus  will  I  lift  my  hands  to  pray. 
And  tune  jny  lips  to  sing. 

9.  S.    p.    M.  Watts. 

Delight  in  Worship* 

1  HOW  pleased  and  blest  was  I, 

To  Iieir  the  people  cry, 
"  Comej  let  us  seek  our  God  to-day ! " 

Yes,  with  a  cheerful  zeal, 

We'n  haste  to  Zion's  hill. 
And  there  our  vows  and  honors  pay. 

2  Zion,  thrice  happy  place. 

Adorned  with  wondrous  grace, 
1*  5 


WORSHIP   AND   PRAISE. 

And  walls  of  strength  embrace  thee  round 

In  thee  our  tribes  appear 

To  pray,  and  praise,  and  hear 
The  sacred  gospel's  joyful  sound. 

3  Here  David's  greater  Son 

Has  fixed  his  royal  throne ; 
He  sits  for  grace  and  judgment  here : 

Pie  bids  the  saints  be  glad 

He  makes  the  sinners  sad, 
And  humble  souls  rejoice  with  fear. 

4  May  peace  attend  thy  gate. 

And  joy  within  thee  wait. 
To  bless  the  soul  of  every  guest : 

The  man  who  seeks  thy  peace, 

And  wishes  thine  increase, 
A  thousand  blessings  on  him  rest. 

5  My  tongue  repeats  her  vows, 

"  Peace  to  tMs  sacred  house  ! " 
For  here  my  friends  and  kindred  dwell :, 

And  since  my  glorious  God 

Makes  thee  his  blest  abode, 
My  soul  shall  ever  love  thee  well. 

10.  L.    M.  Watts. 

The  Pleasures  of  PvhUc  Worship* 

1  HOW  pleasant,  how  divinely  fair, 
O  Lord  of  hosts,  thy  dwellings  are  ! 
With  long  desire  my  spirit  faiata 
To  meet  th'  assemblies  of  thy  saints. 

2  My  flesh  would  rest  in  thine  abode  , 
My  panting  heart  cries  out  for  God ; 
My  God,  my  King,  why  should  I  be 
So  far  from  all  my  joys  and  thee  ? 

3  Blest  are  the  souls  that  find  a  place 
Within  the  temple  of  thy  grace ; 
There  they  behold  thy  gentler  rays, 
And  seek  thy  face,  and  learn  thy  praise. 


WORSHIP  AND   PRAISE. 

4  Blest  are  the  men  whose  hearts  are  set 
To  find  the  way  to  Zion's  gate : 

God  is  their  strength ;  and  through  the  road 
They  lean  upon  their  helper,  God. 

5  Cheerful  they  walk,  with  growing  strength, 
Till  all  shall  meet  in  heaven  at  length ; 
Till  all  before  thy  face  appear. 

And  join  in  nobler  worship  there. 

11.  H.    M.  Watts. 

Longing  for  the  Hoicse  of  God, 

1  LORD  of  the  worlds  above, 

How  pleasant  and  how  fair 
The  dwelhngs  of  thy  love, 
Thine  earthly  temples,  are  I 
To  thine  abode  I  With  warm  desires, 

My  heart  aspires,  I  To  see  my  God. 

2  0,  happy  souls,  who  pray 

Where  God  appoints  to  hear ! 
0,  happy  men,  who  pay 

Their  constant  service  there ! 
They  praise  thee  still ;    I  Who  love  the  way 
And  happy  they  I  To  Zion's  hill. 

3  They  go  from  strength  to  strength, 

Through  tliis  dark  vale  of  tears, 
Till  each  arrives  at  length. 
Till  each  in  heaven  appears  : 
O  glorious  seat,  I  Shall  thither  bring 

When  God,  our  King,     I  Our  willing  feet! 

12.  CM.  Watts. 

God  present  in  the  Sanctuary* 

1  MY  soul,  how  lovely  is  the  place 

To  which  thy  God  resorts  ! 
'Tis  heaven  to  see  his  smihng  face, 
Though  in  his  earthly  courts. 

2  There  the  great  Monarch  of  the  skies 

His  saving  power  displays ; 
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WORSHIP  AND   PRAISE. 

And  light  breaks  in  upon  our  eyes 
With  kind  and  quickening  rays. 

3  With  his  rich  gifts  the  heavenly  Dove 

Descends  and  fills  the  place, 
While  Christ  reveals  his  wondrous  love, 
And  sheds  abroad  his  grace. 

4  There,  mighty  God,  thy  words  declare 

The  secrets  of  thy  will ; 
And  still  we  seek  thy  mercy  there, 
And  sing  thy  praises  stiU. 

5  Lord,  at  thy  threshold  I  would  wait, 

While  Jesus  is  within, 
Rather  than  fill  a  throne  of  state. 
Or  live  in  tents  of  sin. 

13.  C.   M.  Watts. 

Delight  in  Worship, 

1  I  LOVE  to  see  the  Lord  below; 

His  church  displays  his  grace ; 
But  upper  worlds  his  glory  know. 
And  view  him  face  to  face. 

2  I  love  to  worship  at  his  feet, 

Though  sin  annoy  me  there  ; 
But  saints,  exalted  near  his  seat, 
Have  no  assaults  to  fear. 

3  I  love  to  meet  him  in  his  court. 

And  taste  his  heavenly  love  ; 
But  stiU  his  visits  seem  too  short. 
Or  I  too  soon  remove. 

4  He  shines,  and  I  am  all  delight; 

He  hides,  and  all  is  pain ; 
When  will  he  fix  me  in  his  sight. 
And  ne'er  depart  again  ? 

5  O  Lord,  I  love  thy  service  now ; 

Thy  church  displays  thy  power , 
But  soon  in  heaven  I  hope  to  bow. 
And  praise  thee  evermore. 


14. 


WORSHIF  AND   PRAISE. 

C.     M.  WlULlAMS, 

Devotion* 

1  WHILE  thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power, 

Be  my  vain  .wishes  stilled  ; 

And  may  this  consecrated  hour 

With  better  hopes  be  filled. 

2  Thy  love  the  power  of  thought  bestowed ; 

To  thee  my  thoughts  would  soar ; 
Thy  mercy  o'er  my  hfe  has  flowed ; 
That  mercy  I  adore. 

3  In  each  event  of  life,  how  clear 

Thy  ruling  hand  I  see ! 
Each  blessing  to  my  soul  more  dear, 
Because  conferred  by  thee. 

4  In  every  joy  that  crowns  my  days, 

In  every  pain  I  bear. 
My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praise, 
Or  seek  relief  in  prayer. 

5  When  gladness  wings  my  favored  hour, 

Thy  love  my  thoughts  shall  fill ; 
Resigned,  when  storms  of  sorrow  lower, 
My  soul  shall  meet  thy  will. 

6  My  lifted  eye,  without  a  tear, 

The  gathering  storm  shall  see ; 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  know  no  fear ; 
That  heart  shall  rest  on  thee. 

xO  •  *^^'  Montgomery. 

Prayer  for  a  Blessing  on  Public  Worship, 

1  TO  thy  temple  we  repair ; 
Lord,  we  love  to  worship  there ; 
There,  within  the  veil,  we  meet 
Christ  upon  the  mercy  seat. 

2  While  thy  glorious  name  is  sung. 
Tune  our  hps,  inspire  our  tongue ;, 
Then  our  joyful  souls  shall  bless 
Christ,  the  Lord  our  Righteousness. 


WORSHIP  AND   PRAISE. 

3  While  to  thee  our  prayers  ascend, 
Let  thine  ear  in  love  attend ; 
Hear  us  when  thy  Spirit  pleads  ; 
Hear,  for  Jesus  intercedes. 

4  While  thy  word  is  heafd  with  awe, 
While  we  tremble  at  thy  law, 
Let  thy  gospeFs  wondrous  love 
Every  doubt  and  fear  remove. 

5  From  thy  house  when  we  return, 
Let  our  hearts  withm  us  bum ; 
Then,  at  evening,  we  may  say, 

"  We  have  walked  with  God  to-day." 

16.  L-     M.  PlERPONT. 

Worship  acceptable  from  every  Place  * 

^  O  THOU,  to  whom,  in  ancient  time, 
The  lyre  of  Hebrew  bards  was  strung, 
Whom  kings  adored  in  songs  sublime. 

And  prophets  praised  with  glowing  tongue, - 

2  Not  now  on  Zion's  height  alone 

Thy  favored  worshipper  may  dwell, 
Nor  where,  at  sultry  noon,  thy  Son 
Sat,  weary,  by  the  patriarch's  weU. 

3  From  every  place  below  the  skies. 

The  grateful  song,  the  fervent  prayer, 
The  incense  of  the  heart,  may  rise 
To  heaven,  and  find  acceptance  there. 

4  O  Thou,  to  whom,  in  ancient  time, 

The  lyre  of  prophet  bards  was  strung. 
To  thee,  at  last,  in  every  clime. 

Shall  temples  rise  and  praise  be  sung. 

17.  L.    M.  Watts. 
Recognizing  God  as  a  Father* 

1  GREAT  God,  indulge  my  humble  claim ; 
Thou  art  my  hope,  my  joy,  my  rest ; 
The  glories  that  compose  thy  name 
Stand  all  engaged  to  make  me  blest 
io 


WORSHIP   AND   PRAISE. 

2  Thou  great  and  good,  thou  just  and  wiie, 

Thou  art  my  Father  and  my  God ; 
And  I  am  thine  by  sacred  ties, 

Thy  son,  thy  servant,  bought  with  blood. 

3  With  early  feet  I  love  t'  appear 

Among  thy  saints,  and  seek  thy  face  ; 
Oft  have  I  seen  thy  glory  there, 

And  felt  the  power  of  sovereign  grace. 

4  ril  lift  my  hands,  Til  raise  my  voice, 

While  I  have  breath  to  pray  or  praise ; 
This  work  shall  make  my  heart  rejoice, 
And  bless  the  remnant  of  my  days. 

18.  S.   M.  KTaylob. 

Invitation  to  the  House  of  God, 

1  COME  to  the  house  of  prayer, 

O  thou  afflicted,  come  ; 
The  God  of  peace  shall  meet  thee  there ; 
He  makes  that  house  his  home. 

2  Come  to  the  house  of  praise. 

Ye  who  are  happy  now ; 
In  sweet  accord  your  voices  raise. 
In  kindred  homage  bow. 

3  Ye  aged,  hither  come, 

For  ye  have  felt  his  love  ; 
Soon  shall  your  trembling  tongues  be  dumb, 
Your  lips  forget  to  move. 

4  Ye  young,  before  his  throne. 

Come,  bow  ;  your  voices  raise  ; 

Let  not  your  hearts  his  praise  disown 

Who  gives  the  power  to  praise. 

5  Thou,  whose  benignant  eye 

In  mercy  looks  on  all, — 
Who  seest  the  tear  of  misery, 
And  hear'st  the  mourner's  call, — 
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WORSHIP  AND   PRAISE. 

6  Up  to  thy  dwelling-place 
Bear  our  frail  spirits  on, 
Till  they  outstrip  time's  tardy  pace, 
And  heaven  on  earth  be  won. 

19.  CM.  Jbrvw. 

Homage  and  Devotion. 

1  WITH  sacred  joy,  we  lift  our  eyes 

To  those  bright  realms  above, 
That,  glorious  temple  in  the  skies, 
Where  dwells  eternal  Love. 

2  Before  the  gracious  throne  we  bow 

Of  heaven's  ahnighty  King ; 

Here  we  present  the  solemn  vow, 

And  hymns  of  praise  we  sing. 

3  O  Lord,  while  in  thy  house  we  kneel, 

With  trust  and  holy  fear. 
Thy  mercy  and  thy  truth  reveal. 
And  lend  a  gracious  ear. 

4  With  fervor  teach  our  hearts  to  pray, 

And  tune  our  hps  to  sing ; 
Nor  from  thy  presence  cast  away 
The  sacrifice  we  bring.  , 

20.  L-    M.  Watts. 

Praise  to  our  Creator. 

1  TE  nations  round  the  earth,  rejoice 

Before  the  Lord,  your  sovereign  King ; 
Serve  him  with  cheerful  heart  and  voice  ; 
With  all  your  tongues  his  glory  sing. 

2  The  Lord  is  God ;  'tis  he  alone 

Doth  life,  and  breath,  and  being  give  ; 
We  are  his  work,  and  not  our  own. 
The  sheep  that  on  his  pastures  live. 

3  Enter  his  gates  with  songs  of  joy  ; 

With  praises  to  his  courts  repair ; 
And  make  it  your  divine  employ 

To  pay  your  thanks  and  honors  there. 
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WORSHIP  AND   PRAISE. 

4  The  Lord  is  good  ;  the  Lord  is  kind ; 
Great  is  his  grace,  his  mercy  sure  ; 
And  all  the  race  of  man  shall  find 
His  truth  from  age  to  age  endure. 

21.  L.     M.  WATT8. 

Delight  in  Worship* 

1  LOKD,  how  delightful  'tis  to  see 
A  whole  assembly  worship  thee  ! 

At  once  they  sing,  at  once  they  pray  ; 
They  hear  of  heaven,  and  leam  the  way. 

2  I  have  been  there,  and  still  would  go ; 
'Tis  like  the  dawn  of  heaven  below ; 
Not  all  that  careless  sinners  say 
Shall  tempt  me  to  forget  this  day. 

3  O,  write  upon  my  memory,  Lord, 
The  truths  and  precepts  of  thy  word, 
That  I  may  break  thy  laws  no  more, 
But  love  thee  better  than  before. 

4  With  thoughts  of  Christ,  and  things  divine, 
Fill  up  this  foolish  heart  of  mine  ; 

That,  finding  pardon  through  his  blood, 
I  may  Me  down,  and  wake  with  God. 

22.  C.     M.  MMON. 

The  Blessedness  of  the  Devout, 

1  HOW  lovely  are  thy  dwellings.  Lord, 

From  noise  and  trouble  free  ! 
How  beautiful  the  sweet  accord 
Of  souls  that  pray  to  thee  ! 

2  Lord  God  of  hosts,  that  reign'st  on  high. 

They  are  the  truly  blest 
Who  only  will  on  thee  rely, 
In  thee  alone  wiU  rest. 
8  They  pass  refreshed  the  thirsty  vale. 
The  dry  and  barren  ground. 
As  through  a  fruitful,  watery  dale, 
Where  springs  and  showers  abouncL 
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WORSHIP  AND   PRAISE, 

4  They  journey  on  from  strength  to  strength^ 

With  joy  and  gladsome  cheer, 
Till  all  before  our  God  at  length 
In  Zion  do  appear 

5  For  God,  the  Lord,  both  sun  and  shield, 

Gives  grace  and  glory  bright ; 

No  good  from  him  shall  be  withheld 

Whose  ways  are  just  and  right. 

f^Q,  L.    M.  Salisbury  Coll 

T7ie  House  of  God. 

1  LO,  God  is  here !     Let  us  adore. 

And  humbly  bow  before  his  face ; 
Let  all  within  us  feel  his  power ; 
Let  all  within  us  seek  his  grace. 

2  Lo,  God  is  here  !     Him,  day  and  night, 

United  choirs  of  angels  sing ; 
,   To  him,  enthroned  above  all  height, 

Heaven's  host  their  noblest  homage  bring. 

3  Being  of  beings  !  may  our  praise 

Thy  courts  with  grateful  fragrance  fill ; 
Still  may  we  stand  before  thy  face  ; 
Still  hear  and  do  thy  sovereign  will. 

24.  CM.  Steele. 

The  Presence  of  God  sought  in  his  House, 

1  .COME,  0  thou  King  of  all  thy  saints, 

Our  humble  tribute  own, 
While,  with  our  praises  and  complaints, 
We  bow  before  thy  throne. 

2  How  should  our  songs,  like  those  above, 

With  warm  devotion  rise ! 
How  should  our  souls,  on  wings  of  love, 
Mount  upward  to  the  skies  ! 

3  But  ah,  the  song,  how  faint  it  flows  ! 

How  languid  our  desire  ! 
How  dim  the  sacred  passion  glows 
Till  thou  the  heart  inspire !  ', 

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WORSHIP  AND   PRAISE. 

4  Dear  Savior,  let  thy  glorj  shine, 
And  fill  thy  dwelHngs  here, 
Till  life,  and  love,  and  joy  divine, 
A  heaven  on  earth  appear. 

25.  CM.  Newtox. 
A  Blessing  sought* 

1  GREAT  Shepherd  of  thy  people,  hear: 

Thy  presence  now  display : 
We  kneel  within  thy  house  of  prayer ; 
O,  give  us  hearts  to  pray. 

2  The  clpuds  which  veil  thee  from  our  sight, 

In  pity.  Lord,  remove  ; 
Dispose  our  minds  to  hear  aright 
The  message  of  thy  love. 

3  Help  us,  with  holy  fear  and  joy, 

To  kneel  before  thy  face  ; 
0,  make  us,  creatures  of  thy  power, 
The  children  of  thy  grace. 

26.  L.     M.  WATTg. 

Exhortation  to  Worship. 

1  COME,  let  our  voices  join  to  raise 
A  sacred  song  of  solemn  praise  ; 
God  is  a  sovereign  King ;  rehearse 
His  honor  in  exalted  verse. 

2  Come,  let  our  souls  address  the  Lord, 
Who  framed  our  natures  with  his  word : 
He  is  our  Shepherd — we  the  sheep 
His  mercy  chose,  his  pastures  keep. 

3  Come,  let  us  hear  his  voice  to-day ; 
The  counsels  of  his  love  obey ; 

Nor  let  our  hardened  hearts  renew    . 
The  sms  and  plagues  that  Israel  knew. 

4  Seize  the  kind  promise  while  it  waits, 
And  march  to  Zion's  heavenly  gates  ; 
Beheve,  and  take  the  promised  rest ; 
Obey  and  be  fore-ver  blessed. 

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WORSHIP  AND   PRAISE. 

27.  S. .   M.  UHWICK'S  COLI^ 
Pleasures  of  Spiritual  Worship, 

1  HOW  sweet  to  bless  the  Lord, 

And  in  his  praises  join, 
With  saints  his  goodness  to  record,  • 

And  sing  his  power  divine  ! 

2  These  seasons  of  delight 

The  dawn  of  glory  seem, 
Like  rays  of  pure,  celestial  light, 
Which  on  our  spirits  beam. 

3  0,  blest  assurance  this  ; 

Bright  morn  of  heavenly  day ;  * 
Sweet  foretaste  of  eternal  bliss. 
That  cheers  the  pilgrim's  way. 

4  Thus  may  our  joys  increase, 

Our  love  more  ardent  grow  ; 
While  rich  supplies  of  Jesus'  grace 
Refresh  our  souls  below. 

28.  C.    M.  Watts. 
Access  to  God  by  a  Mediator, 

1  COME,  let  us  lift  our  joyful  eyes 

Up  to  the  courts  above. 
And  smile  to  see  our  Father  there 
Upon  a  throne  of  love. 

2  Come,  let  us  bow  before  his  feet, 

And  venture  near  the  Lord ;    . 
No  fiery  cherub  guards  his  seat, 
Nor  double  flaming  sword. 

3  The  peaceful  gates  of  heavenly  bhss 

Are  opened  by  the  Son ; 
High  let  us  raise  our  notes  of  praise. 
And  reach  th'  almighty  throne. 

4  To  thee  ten  thousand  thanks  we  bring, 

Great  Advocate  on  high ; 
And  glory  to  th'  eternal  King, 
Who  lays  his  anger  by. 
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WORSHIP   AND   PRAISE. 

29.  L.   M.  Watts,!, 

Enjoyment  in  the  Service* 

1  FAR  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world,  be  gone ; 
Let  my  religious  hours  alone  ; 

Fain  would  my  eyes  my  Savior  see  ; 
I  wait  a  visit.  Lord,  from  thee. 

2  0,  warm  my  heart  with  holy  iire. 
And  kindle  there  a  pure  desire  ; 
Come,  sacred  Spirit,  from  above. 
And  fill  my  soul  with  heavenly  love. 

3  Blest  Savior,  what  delicious  fare  ! 
How  sweet  thy  entertainments  are  ! 
Ne'er  did  the  angels  taste  above 
Redeeming  grace  and  dying  love. 

i  Hail,  great  Immanuel,  all  divine  ! 
Li  thee  thy  Father's  glories  shine ; 
Thy  glorious  name  shall  be  adored, 
And  every  tongue  confess  thee  Lord. 

30.  S.    M.  Watts 

God  worshipped  with  Reverence. 

1  EXALT  the  Lord  our  God, 

And  w^orship  at  his  feet ; 
His  nature  is  all  hoHness, 
And  mercy  is  his  seat. 

2  When  Israel  was  his  church, 

"When  Aaron  was  his  priest, 
When  Moses  cried,  when  Samuel  prayed. 
He  gave  his  people  rest. 

3  Oft  he  forgave  their  sins, 

Nor  would  destroy  their  race  ; 
And  oft  he  made  his  vengeance  known, 
When  they  abused  his  grace. 

4  Exalt  the  Lord  our  God, 

Whose  grace  is  still  the  same : 
Still  he's  a  God  of  holiness, 
And  jealous  for  his  name. 
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--  WOKSHIP  AND   PRAISE. 

31.  L.   M.  Watt*. 

Prais  3  to  God  for  his  Goodness. 

1  BLESS,  0  my  soul,  tlie  living  God ; 
Call  liome  thy  thoughts  that  rove  abroad ; 
Let  all  the  powers  within  me  join 

Li  work  and  worship  so  divine. 

2  Bless,  O  my  soul,  the  God  of  grace ; 
His  favors  claim  thy  highest  praise ; 
Why  should  the  wonders  he  hath  wrought 
Be  lost  in  silena3,  and  forgot  ? 

3  'Tis  he,  my  soul,  who  sent  his  Son 

To  die  for  crimes  which  thou  hast  done ; 
He  owns  the  ransom,  and  forgives 
The  hourly  follies  of  our  lives. 

4  The  vices  of  the  mind  he  heals, 

And  cures  the  pains  that  nature  feels  ; 
Redeems  the  soul  from  hell,  and  saves 
Our  wasting  life  from  threatening  graves. 

6  Our  youth,  decayed,  his  power  repairs  ; 
His  mercy  crowns  our  growing  years ; 
He  satisfies  our  mouth  with  good. 
And  fills  our  hope  with  heavenly  food. 

6  He  sees  th'  oppressor  and  oppressed, 
And  often  gives  the  sufferers  rest ; 
But  will  his  justice  more  display 

In  the  great,  last,  rewarding  day. 

7  His  power  he  showed  by  Moses'  hands, 
And  gave  1o  Israel  his  commands : 
But  sent  his  truth  and  mercy  down, 
To  all  the  nations,  by  his  Son. 

8  Let  the  whole  earth  his  power  confess  ; 
Let  the  whole  earth  adore  his  grace : 
The  Gentile  with  the  Jew  shall  join 
In  work  and  worship  so  divine. 

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32. 


WORSHIP  AND  PBAISE. 

C.  M.  Watts. 

Vows  paid  in  the  ChitrcJu 

1  WHAT  shall,!  render  to  my  God 

For  all  his  kindness  shown  ? 
Mj  feet  shall  visit  thine  abode. 
My  songs  address  thy  throne. 

2  Among  the  saints  that  fill  thine  house 

My  offering  shall  be  paid ; 
There  shall  my  zeal  perform  the  vows 
My  soul  in  anguish  made. 

3  How  happy  all  thy  servants  are ! 

How  great  thy  grace  to  me ! 
My  life,  which  thou  hast  made  thy  care, 
Lord,  I  devote  to  thee. 

4  Now  I  am  thine  —  forever  thine, 

Nor  shall  my  purpose  move  ; 
Thy  hand  has  loosed  my  bonds  of  pain, 
And  bound  me  with  thy  love. 

5  Here,  in  thy  courts,  I  leave  my  vow, 

And  thy  rich  grace  record ; 
Witness,  ye  saints,  who  liear  me  now, 
If  I  forsake  the  Lord. 

33.  C.     p.     M.  OOILTIB. 

Praise  from  all  Creatures » 

1  BE  GIN,  my  soul,  th'  exalted  lay ; 
Let  each  enraptured  thought  obey. 

And  praise  th'  almighty  name  ; 
Lo,  heaven,  and  earth,  and  seas,  and  skies, 
In  one  melodious  concert  lise. 

To  swell  th'  inspiring  theme. 

2  Thou  heaven  of  hea^vens,  his  vast  abode. 
Ye  clouds,  proclaim  your  Maker,  God  ; 

Ye  thunders,  speak  his  power ; 
Lo,  on  the  lightning's  fiery  wing 
In  triumph  rides  th'  eternal  King 

Th'  astonished  worlds  adore. 
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WORSHIP  AND   PRAISE. 

3  Ye  deeps,  with  roaring  billows,  rise 
To  join  the  thunders  of  the  skies ; 

Praise  Him  who  bids  yoU  roll ; 
His  praise  in  softer  notes  declare. 
Each  whispering  breeze  of  yielding  air, 

And  breathe  it  to  the  soul. 

4  Wake,  all  ye  soaring  tribes,  and  sing ; 
Ye  feathered  warblers  of  the  spring, 

Harmonious  anthems  raise 
To  Him  who  shaped  your  finer  mould. 
Who  decked  your  glittering  wings  with  gold, 

And  tuned  your  voice  to  praise. 

5  Let  man — by  nobler  passions  swayed — 
Let  man — in  God's  own  image  made  — 

His  breath  in  praise  employ. 
Spread  wide  his  Maker's  name  around, 
Till  heaven  shall  echo  back  the  sound, 

Li  songs  of  holy  joy. 

{j4o  S.    M.  Montgomery, 

Exhortation  to  Praise  and  Thanksgiving* 

1  ARISE,  and  bless  the  Lord, 

Ye  people  of  his  choice  ; 
Arise,  and  bless  the  Lord  your  God, 
With  heart,  and  soul,  and  voice. 

2  0  for  the  living  flame. 

From  his  own  altar  brought, 
To  touch  our  lips,  our  souls  inspire, 
And  wing  to  heaven  our  thought. 

3  God  is  our  strength  and  song. 

And  his  salvation  ours  ; 
Then  be  his  love  in  Christ  proclaimed 
With  all  our  ransomed  powers. 

4  Arise,  and  bless  the  Lord  ; 

The  Lord  your  God  adore  ; 
Arise,  and  bless  his  glorious  name, 
Henceforth,  forevermore. 
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WORSHIP  AND   PRAISE. 

35.  6s    &    4S.  GOODB. 

Praise  in  the  Courts  of  the  Lord* 
1  PKAISE  ye  Jehovah's  name ; 
Praise  through  his  courts  proclaim ; 

Eise  and  adore ; 
High  o'er  the  heavens  above 
Sound  his  great  acts  of  love, 
While  his  rich  grace  we  prove, 

Vast  as  his  power. 
2  Now  let  the  trumpet  raise 

Triumphant  sounds  of  praise, 

Wide  as  his  fame  ; 
There  let  the  harp  be  found  ; 
Organs,  with  solemn  sound, 
EoU  your  deep  notes  around. 

Filled  with  his  name. 
3  While  his  high  praise  ye  sing, 
Shake  every  sounding  string : 

Sweet  the  accord ! 
He  vital  breath  bestows  : 
Let  every  breath  that  flows 
His  noblest  fame  disclose  : 

Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

36.  lOs   &    lis.  "      Grant. 

God  glorious, 
O,  WORSHIP  the  King,  all-glorious  above, 
And  gratefully  sing  his  wonderful  love. 
Our  Shield  and  Defender,  the  Ancient  of  Days, 
Pavihoned  in  splendor,  and  girded  with  praise. 
O,  tell  of  his  might,  and  sing  of  his  grace, 
Whose  robe  is  the  light,  whose  canopy  space ; 
His  chariots  of  wrath  the  deep  thunder  clouds  form, 
And  dark  is  his  path  on  the  wings  of  the  storm. 
Thy  bountiful  care  what  tongue  can  recite  ? 
It  breathes  in  the  air,  it  shines  in  the  light, 
It  streams  from  the  hills,  it  descends  to  the  plain. 
And  sweetly  distils  in  the  dew  and  the  rain. 
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4  Frail  children  of  dust,  and  feeble  as  frail, 
In  tliee  do  we  trust,  nor  find  thee  to  fail ; 
Thy  mercies  how  tender !  how  firm  to  the  end 
Our  Maker,  Defender,  Redeemer,  and  Friend  I 

S7.  L.    M.  Watts. 

Universal  Praise. 

1  FROM  all  who  dwell  below  the  skies. 
Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise  ; 

Let  the  Redeemer's  name  be  sung, 
Through  every  land,  by  every  tongue. 

2  Eternal  are  thy  mercies,  Lord ; 
Eternal  truth  attends  thy  word  ; 

Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 

3  Your  lofty  themes,  ye  mortals,  bring ; 
In  songs  of  praise  divinely  sing : 
The  great  salvation  loud  proclaim, 
And  shout  for  joy  the  Savior's  name. 

4  In  every  land  begin  the  song  ; 
To  every  land  the  strains  belong 
In  cheerful  sounds  all  voices  raise, 
And  fill  the  world  with  loudest  praise. 

38.  "  8s    &    7s.  Dublin  Coll. 

Praise  the  Lord, 

1  PRAISE  the  Lord  ;  ye  heavens,  adore  liim ; 

Praise  him,  angels  in  the  height ; 
Sun  and  moon,  rejoice  before  him ; 
Praise  him,  all  ye  stars  of  light. 

2  Praise  the  Lord,  for  he  hath  spoken  ; 

"Worlds  his  mighty  voice  obeyed ; 
Laws,  which  never  can  be  broken. 
For  their  guidance  he  hath  made. 

3  Praise  the  Lord,  for  he  is  glorious  ; 

Never  shall  his  promise  fail ; 
God  hath  made  his  saints  victorious ; 
Sin  and  death  shall  not  prevail. 
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WORSHIP   AND   PRAISE. 

4  Praise  the  God  of  our  salvation  ; 

Hosts  on  high  his  power  proclaim ; 
Heaven  and  earth,  and  all  creation, 
Praise  and  magnify  his  name. 

39.  C.     M.  HEMANft. 

Invitation  to  offer  Praise, 

1  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord ;  on  every  height 

Songs  to  his  glory  raise ; 
Ye  angel  hosts,  ye  stars  of  night. 
Join  in  immortal  praise. 

2  0  fire  and  vapor,  hail  and  snow, 

Ye  servants  of  his  will ;  ^^ 

O  stormy  winds,  that  only  blow 
His  mandates  to  fulfil ;  — 

3  Mountains  and  rocks,  to  heaven  that  rise  ; 

Fair  cedars  of  the  wood  ; 
Creatures  of  life  that  wing  the  skies, 
Or  track  the  plains  for  food  ;  — 

4  Judges  of  nations ;  kings,  whose  hand 

Waves  the  proud  sceptre  high  ; 
O  youths  and  virgins  of  the  land ; 
O  age  and  infancy  ;  — 

5  Praise  ye  his  name  to  whom  alone 

All  homage  should  be  given,  • 

Whose  glory,  from  th'  eternal  throne, 
Spreads  wide  o'er  earth  and  heaven. 

40.  L.     M.  DODDRIDQB. 

Song  of  Gratitude  and  Praise. 

1  GOD  of  my  life,  through  all  my  days 
ni  tune  the  grateful  notes  of  praise  ; 

The  song  shall  wake  with  opening  light,  ii; 
And  warble  to  the  silent  night. 

2  When  anxious  care  would  break  my  rest, 
And  grief  would  tear  my  throbbing  breast, 
The  notes  of  praise,  ascending  high, 
Shall  check  the  munnur  and  the  sigh. 

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WOIISHIP  AND   PRAISE, 

S  When  death  o'er  nature  shall  prevail, 
And  all  the  powers  of  language  fail, 
Joy  through  my  swimming  eyes  shall  break, 
And  mean  the  thanks  I  cannot  speak. 

4  But  O,  when  that  last  conflict's  o'er, 
And  I  am  chained  to  earth  no  more. 
With  what  glad  accents  shall  I  rise, 
To  join  the  music  of  the  skies  ! 

5  Then  shall  I  learn  th'  exalted  strains 
That  echo  through  the  heavenly  plains. 
And  emulate,  with  joy  unknown. 

The  glowing  seraphs  round  thy  throne. 

41.  lOs   &    lis.  Anon. 


1  0  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord !  prepare  your  glad  voice 

His  praise  in  the  great  assembly  to  sing ; 
In  their  great  Creator  let  all  men  rejoice. 

And  heirs  of  salvation  be  glad  in  their  King. 

2  Let  them  his  great  name  devoutly  adore, 

In  loud-swelling  strains  his  praises  express. 
Who  graciously  opens  his  bountiful  store. 

Their  wants  to  relieve,  and  his  children  to  bless. 

3  With  glory  adorned,  his  people  shall  sing 

To  God,  who  defence  and  plenty  supplies  : 
Their  loud  acclamations  to  him,  their  great  King, 
Thro'  earth  shall  be  sounded,  and  reach  to  the  skies. 

4  Ye  angels  above,  his  glories  who've  sung. 

In  loftiest  notes  now  publish  his  praise ; 
We  mortals,  delighted,  would  borrow  your  tongue ; 
Would  join  in  your  numbers,  and  chant  to  your  lays. 

42  '^S*  Montgomery. 

Praise  from  all  Lands. 

1  ALL  ye  nations,  praise  the  Lord ; 
All  ye  lands,  your  voices  raise ; 
Heaven  and  earth,  with  loud  accord, 
Praise  the  Lord,  forever  praise* 
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WOKSHIP  AND   PRAISE. 

2  For  his  trutli  and  mercy  stand,  %^ 

Past,  and  present,  and  to  be. 
Like  the  years  of  his  right  hand, 
Like  his  own  eternity. 

3  Praise  him,  ye  who  know  his  love 

Praise  him  from  the  depths  beceath ; 
Praise  him  in  the  heights  above  ; 
Praise  your  Maker,  all  that  breathe. 

43.  I^-   P-   M.  Watts. 

Praise  at  all  Times, 

1  I'LL  praise  my  Maker  with  my  breath ; 
And  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death. 

Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers : 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While  life,  and  thought,  and  being  last, 

Or  immortality  enjdures. 

2  Happy  the  man  whose  hopes  rely 
On  Israel's  God :  he  made  the  sky, 

And  earth,  and  seas,  with  all  their  train ; 
His  truth  forever  stands  secure  ; 
He  saves  th'  oppressed,  he  feeds  the  poor, 

And  none  shall  find  his  promise  vain. 

3  The  Lord  hath  eyes  to  give  the  blind  ; 
The  Lord  supports  the  sinking  mind ; 

He  sends  the  laboring  conscience  peace  j 
He  helps  the  stranger  in  distress, 
The  widow  and  the  fatherless. 

And  grants  the  prisoner  sweet  release. 

4  I'll  praise  him  while  he  lends  me  breath ; 
And  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 

Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers : 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past. 
While  Hfe,  and  thought,  and  being  last, 

Or  immortality  endures. 
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WORSHIP  ANB    ,tRAISE. 

44.  S.   M  Watts. 

Universal  Praise* 

1  LET  every  creature  join 

To  praise  th'  eternal  God ; 
Ye  heavenly  hosts,  the  song  begin, 
And  sound  his  name  abroad. 

2  Thou  sun  with  golden  beams, 

And  moon  with  paler  rays, 
Ye  starry  lights,  ye  twinkling  flames, 
Shine  to  your  Maker's  praise. 

3  He  built  those  worlds  above, 

And  fixed  their  wondrous  frame  ; 
By  his  command  they  stand  or  move, 
And  ever  speak  his  name. 

4  Ye  vapors,  when  ye  rise, 

Or  fall  in  showers  or  snow, 
Ye  thunders,  murmuring  round  the  skies, 
His  power  and  glory  show. 

5  Wind,  hail,  and  flashing  fire. 

Agree  to  praise  the  Lord, 
When  ye  in  dreadful  storms  conspire 
To  execute  his  word. 

6  By  all  his  works  above 

His  honors  be  expressed  ; 
But  saints  that  taste  his  saving  love 
Should  sing  his  praises  best. 

7S.  WRAN3HAM. 

Exhortation  to  Fraise, 

PRAISE  the  Lord  ;  his  glory  bless ; 
Praise  him  in  his  holiness  ; 
Praise  him  as  the  theme  inspires ; 
Praise  him  as  his  fame  requires. 
Let  the  trumpet's  lofty  sound 
Spread  its  loudest  notes  around ; 
Let  the  harp  unite,  in  praise. 
With  the  sacred  minstrel's  lays, 
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WORSHIP   AND   PRAISE. 

3  Let  the  organ  join  to  bless 

God,  the  Lord  our  Righteousness ; 
Tune  your  voice  to  spread  the  fame 
Of  the  great  Jehovah's  name. 

4  All  who  dwell  beneath  his  light, 
Li  his  praise  your  hearts  unite ; 
Wliile  the  stream  of  song  is  poured, 
Praise  and  magnify  the  Lord. 

40.  L.    M.  Mrs.  Opib. 

The  Voice  of  Creation. 

1  THERE  seems  a  voice  in  every  gale, 

A  tongue  in  every  opening  flower, 
Which  tells,  O  Lord,  the  wondrous  tale 

Of  thy  indulgence,  love,  and  power ; 
The  birds,  that  rise  on  quivering  wing, 

Appear  to  hymn  their  Maker's  praise 
And  all  the  mingling  sounds  of  spring 

To  thee  a  general  anthem  raise. 

2  And  shall  my  voice,  great  God,  alone 

Be  mute  'midst  nature's  loud  acclaim, 
Nor  let  my  heart,  with  answering  tonie. 

Breathe  forth  in  praise  thy  holy  name  f 
All  nature's  debt  is  small  to  mine. 

For  nature  soon  shall  cease  to  be  ; 
But  —  matchless  proof  of  love  divine  — 

Thou  gav'st  immortal  life  to  me. 

H.   M.  Watts 

Exhortation  to  Praise* 


47. 


1  YE  tribes  of  Adam,  join 

With  heaven,  and  earth,  and  seas. 
And  offer  notes  divine 
To  your  Creator's  praise  : 


Ye  holy  throng 
Of  angels  bright, 

2  The  shining  worlds  above 
In  glorious  order  stand, 
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Li  worlds  of  light 
Begin  the  song. 


WORSHIP  AND   PRAISE. 

Or  in  swift  courses  move, 
By  his  supreme  command : 
He  spake  the  word,        ]  From  nothing  came 
And  all  their  frame        I  To  praise  the  Lord. 

3  Let  all  the  nations  fear 

The  God  that  rules  above  ; 
He  brings  his  people  near, 

And  makes  them  taste  his  love ; 
While  earth  and  sky      I  His  saints  shall  raise 
Attempt  his  praise,         I  His  honors  high. 

48.  C.    M.  Watts 

Exhortation  to  Praise, 

1  SING  to  the  Lord  Jehovah's  name, 

And  in  his  strength  rejoice  ; 
When  his  salvation  is  our  theme, 
Exalted  be  our  voice. 

2  With  thanks,  approach  his  awful  sight, 

And  psalms  of  honor  sing ; 
The  Lord's  a  God  of  boundless  might, 
The  whole  creation's  King. 

8  Come,  and  with  humble  souls  adore  ; 
Come,  kneel  before  his  face  : 
O,  may  the  creatures  of  his  power 
Be  children  of  his  grace  ! 

4  Now  is  the  time  —  he  bends  his  ear. 

And  waits  for  your  request ; 
Come,  lest  he  rouse  his  wrath,  and  swear, 
"  Ye  shall  not  see  my  rest." 

49.  C.    M.  Witts. 

Praise  to  God  from  all  Nations, 

1  0  ALL  ye  nations,  praise  the  Lord, 
Each  with  a  different  tongue  ; 
In  every  language  learn  his  word, 
And  let  his  name  be  sung. 
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2  His  mercy  reigns  tlirough  every  land ; 
Proclaim  his  grace  abroad ; 
Forever  firm  his  truth  shall  stand ; 
Praise  ye  the  faithful  God. 

50.  H.    M.  Tate  &  Brady. 
Praise  from  Heaven  and  Earth. 

1  YE  boundless  realms  of  joy, 

Exalt  your  Maker's  name  : 
His  praise  your  songs  employ 

Above  the  starry  frame  : 
Your  voices  raise,  I      And  seraphim, 

Ye  cherubim  I      To  sing  his  praise. 

2  Let  all  adore  the  Lord, 

And  praise  his  holy  name, 
By  whose  almighty  word 

They  all  from  nothing  came  ; 
And  all  shall  last,  I       His  firm  decree 

From  changes  free  ;      I       Stands  ever  fast. 

51.  L.    M.  Blacklock. 

Majesty  and  Domi7iion  of  God. 

1  COME,  0  my  soul,  in  sacred  lays 
Attempt  thy  great  Creator's  praise  : 
But  0,  what  tongue  can  speak  his  fame  ? 
What  verse  can  reach  the  lofty  theme  ? 

2  Enthroned  amid  the  radiant  spheres, 
He  glory  like  a  garment  wears  ; 

To  form  a  robe  of  fight  divine. 

Ten  thousand,  suns  around  him  shine. 

3  In  all  our  Maker's  grand  designs. 
Almighty  power,  with  wisdom,  shines  ; 

His  works,  through  all  this  wondrous  frame, 
Declare  the  glory  of  his  name. 

4  Raised  on  devotion's  lofty  wing, 
Do  thou,  my  soul,  his  glories  sing ; 
And  let  his  praise  employ  thy  tongue 
Till  listening  worlds  shall  join  the  song. 

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52. 


WORSHIP  AND  PEAISE. 

H.   M.  Steele. 

Universal  Praise* 

1  LET  every  creature  join 

To  bless  Jehovah's  name, 
And  every  power  unite 

To  swell  th'  exalted  theme  ; 
Let  nature  raise,  I  A  general  song 

From  every  tongue,     I  Of  grateful  praise. 

2  Byt  O,  from  human  tongues 

Should  nobler  praises  flow, 
And  every  thankful  heart 

With  warm  devotion  glow  ; 
Your  voices  raise,         I  Above  the  rest 
Ye  highly  blest ;  |  Declare  his  praise. 

3  Assist  me,  gracious  God  ; 

'  My  heart,  my  voice  inspire  ; 
Then  shall  I  humbly  join 
The  universal  choir ; 
Thy  grace  can  raise     I  And  tune  my  song 
My  heart  and  tongue,  |  To  lively  praise. 

53-  CM.  RowB. 

Praise  from  all  Nature. 

1  BE  GIN  the  high,  celestial  strain, 

My  raptured  soul,  and  sing 

A  sacred  hymn  cf  grateful  praise 

To  heaven's  almighty  King. 

2  Ye  curling  fountains,  as  ye  roll 

Your  silver  waves  along. 
Repeat  to  all  your  verdant  shores 
The  subject  of  the  song. 

3  Bear  it,  ye  breezes,  on  your  wings, 

To  distant  climes  away. 
And  round  the  wide-extended  world 

The  lofty  theme  convey.  ' 

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4  Take  up  the  burden  of  Lis  name, 

Ye  clouds,  as  je  arise. 
To  deck  with  gold  the  opening  morn, 
Or  shade  the  evening  skies. 

5  Long  let  it  warble  round  the  spheres, 

And  echo  through  the  sky ; 
Let  angels,  with  immortal  skill. 
Improve  the  harmonj. 

54.  L.   M.  Wrangham 
Concert  of  Praise, 

1  ETERNAL  God,  celestial  Kmg, 

Exalted  be  thy  glorious  name  ; 
Let  hosts  in  heaven  thy  praises  sing, 
And  saints  on  earth  thy  love  proclaim. 

2  My  heart  is  fixed  on  thee,  my  God ; 

I  rest  my  hope  on  thee  alone  ; 
ril  spread  thy  sacred  tiiiths  abroad. 

To  all  mankind  thy  love  make  known.  \  -^ 

3  Awake,  my  tongue  !  awake,  my  lyre  ! 

With  morning's  earliest  dawn  arise  i 
To  songs  of  joy  my  soul  inspire. 
And  swell  your  music  to  the  skies. 

4  With  those  who  in  thy  grace  abound, 

To  thee  I'll  raise  my  thankful  voice ; 
While  every  land,  the  earth  around. 
Shall  hear,  and  in  thy  name  rejoice. 

55.  H.   M.  Gems, 

Praise  from  all .  Creation* 

1  ANGELS,  assist  to  sing 

The  honors  of  your  God ; 
Touch  every  tuneful  string. 
And  sound  his  name  abroad : 
•      Come,  pour  the  trembling  notes  along, 
And  swell  the  grand,  immortal  song. 

2  And,  ye  of  meaner  birth, 

Your  joyful  voices  raise ; 
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WORSHIP   AKD    PRAISE. 

Inhabitants  of  earth, 

Your  great  Creator  praise  ; 
Let  your  hosannas  joyful  rise, 
And  shake  the  earth  and  pierce  the  skies. 

3  Let  day  and  dusky  night, 

In  solemn  order,  join 
His  praises  to  recite. 

And  speak  his  power  divine : 
Let  every  hill  and  every  vale 
Reecho  with  the  sacred  tale. 

4  Let  every  creature  sing 

The  honors  of  our  God ; 
Touch  every  tuneful  string, 

And  spread  his  praise  abroad  : 
Come,  pour  the  trembhng  notes  along, 
And  swell  the  universal  song. 

56.  L.    M.  Watts. 

Praise  from  all  Creatures* 

1  NATURE,  with  all  her  powers,  shall  siiig 
Her  great  Creator  and  her  King ; 

Nor  air,  nor  earth,  nor  skies,  nor  seas 
Deny  the  tribute  of  their  praise. 

2  Ye  seraphs,  who  sit  near  his  throne, 
Begin  to  make  his  glories  known  ; 

Tune  high  your  harps,  and  spread  the  sound 
Throughout  creation's  utmost  bound. 

3  0,  may  our  ardent  zeal  employ 

Our  loftiest  thoughts  and  loudest  songs ; 
Let  there  be  sung,  with  warmest  joy, 
Hosanna,  from  ten  thousand  tongues. 

4  Yet,  mighty  God,  our  feeble  frame  ' 
Attempts  in  vain  to  reach  thy  name ; 

The  highest  notes  that  angels  raise 
Fall  far  below  thy  glorious  praise. 
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WORSHIP  AND  PRAISE, 

57.  8s  &   7S,  FawCETR^ 

God  of  our  Salvation* 

1  PRAISE  to  thee,  thou  gi;eat  Creator ; 

Praise  be  thine  from  every  tongue ; 
Join,  my  soul,  with  every  creature, 
Join  the  imiversal  song. 

2  Father,  Source  of  all  compassion, 

Free,  unbounded  grace  is  thine : 
Hail  the  God  of  our  salvation  ; 

Praise  him  for  his  love  divine. 
S  For  ten  thousand  blessings  given, 

For  the  hope  of  future  joy, 
Sound  his  praise  through  earth  and  heaven, 

Sound  Jehovah's  praise  on  high. 
4  Joyfully  on  earth  adore  him, 

Till  in  heaven  our  song  we  raise ; 
There,  enraptured,  fall  before  hipi,  # 

Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise, 

58.  L.   M.  Watts. 

Praise  for  divi7ie  Grace* 

1  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord  ;  'tis  good  to  raise 
Our  hearts  and  voices  in  liis  praise ; 

His  nature  and  his  works  invite 
To  make  this  duty  our  delight. 

2  The  Lord  builds  up  Jerusalem, 
And  gathers  nations  to  his  name  ; 
His  mercy  melts  the  stubborn  soul, 
And  maizes  the  broken  spirit  whole. 

3  He  formed  the  stars,  those  heavenly  flames, 
He  counts  their  numbers,  calls  their  names : 
His  wisdom's  vast,  and  knows  no  bound ; 

A  deep,  where  all  our  thoughts  are  drowned. 

4  Great  is  our  Lord,  and  great  his  might,         ^   ^. 
And  all  his  glories  infinite  ;  ♦ 

He  crowns  the  meel^,  rewards  the  just, 
And  treads  the  wicked  to  the  dust. 

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5  But  saints  are  lovely  in  his  sight ; 
He  views  his  children  with  delight ; 
He  sees  their  hope,  he  knows  their  fear, 
And  looks,  and  loves  his  image  there. 

59.  L.     M.  DODDRIDOB. 

God's  Goodness  to  the  Children  of  Men* 

1  YE  sons  of  men,  with  joy  record 
The  various  wonders  of  the  Lord ; 
And  let  his  power  and  goodness  sound 
Through  all  your  tribes,  the  earth  around. 

2  Let  the  high  heavens  your  songs  invite, 
Those  spacious  fields  of  brilHant  light. 
Where  sun,  and  moon,  and  planets  roll, 
And  stars  that  glow  from  pole  to  pole. 

3  But  0,  that  brighter  world  above. 
Where  lives  and  reigns  incarnate  Love  ! 
Glod's  only  Son,  in  flesh  arrayed. 

For  man  a  bleeding  victim  made. 

4  Thither,  my  soul,  with  rapture  soar ; 
There,  in  the  land  of  praise,  adore ; 
The  theme  demands  an  angel's  lay. 
Demands  an  everlasting  day. 

60.  L.    M.  Watts. 

All  Praise  due  to  God. 

1  MY  God,  my  King,  thy  various  praise 
Shall  fill  the  remnant  of  my  days  ; 
Thy  grace  employ  my  humble  tongue, 
Till  death  and  glory  raise  the  song. 

2  The  wings  of  every  hour  shall  bear 
Some  thankful  tribute  to  thine  ear ; 
And  every  setting  sun  shall  see 
New  works  of  duty  done  for  thee. 

3  Thy  works  with  boundless  glory  shine, 
And  speak  thy  majesty  divine ; 

Let  every  realm  with  joy  proclaim 
The  sound  and  honor  of  thy  name. 
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WORSHIP   AND   PRAISE. 

4  Let  distant  times  and  nations  raise 
The  long  succession  of  thy  praise  ; 
And  unborn  ages  make  my  song 
The  joy  and  triumph  of  their  tongue* 

61.  CM.  Wardi,4W. 

Praise  to  God. 

1  LIFT  up  to  God  the  voice  of  praise. 

Whose  breath  our  souls  inspired ; 
Loud  and  more  loud  the  anthem  raise, 
With  grateful  ardor  fired. 

2  Lift  up  to  God  the  voice  of  praise, 

Whose  goodness,  passing  thought, 
Loads  every  moment,  as  it  flies, 
With  benefits  unsought. 

3  Lift  up  to  God  the  voice  of  praise,  ^^  % 

From  whom  salvation  flows  ; 
Wlio  sent  his  Son  our  souls  to  sav-e 
From  everlasting  woes. 

4  Lift  up  to  God  the  voice  of  praise  -I  - 

For  hope's  transporting  ray, 
Which  lights  through  darkest  shades  of  death, 
To  realms  of  endless  day. 

62.  L.   M.  Watts. 

God  exalted  above  all  Praise, 

1  ETERNAL  Power,  whose  high  abode 
Becomes  the  grandeur  of  a  God, 

Tn  vain  the  tallest  angel  tries 

To  reach  thine  height  with  wondering  eyes. 

2  Lord,  what  shall  earth  and  ashes  do  ? 
We  should  adore  our  Maker  too  ; 
From  sin  and  dust  to  thee  we  cry, 
The  Great,  the  Holy,  and  the  High. 

3  Earth  from  afar  has  heard  thy  fame,  ( 
And  men  have  learned  to  lisp  thy  name ; 
But  O,  the  glories  of  thy  mind                   ^ 
Leave  all  our  soaring  thoughts  behind. 

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WORSHIP    AND    PRAISE. 

4  God  is  in  heaven,  but  man  below  ; 
Be  short  our  tunes  ;  our  words  be  few ; 
A  sacred  reverence  checks  our  songs, 
And  praise  sits  silent  on  our  tongues. 

63.  CM.  WATW. 

Praise  to  God  from  all  Creatures, 

1  THE  glories  of  my  Maker,  God, 

My  joyful  voice  shall  sing ; 
And  call  the  nations  to  adore 
Their  Former  and  their  King. 

2  'Twas  his  right  hand  that  shaped  our  clay, 

And  wrought  this  human  frame  ; 
But  from  his  own  immediate  breath 
Our  nobler  spirits  came. 

3  We  bring  our  mortal  powers  to  God, 

And  worship  with  our  tongues  ; 
We  claim  some  kindred  with  the  skies,    ^^ 
And  join  th'  angelic  songs. 

4  Let  grovelling  beasts  of  every  shape. 

And  fowls  of  every  wing, 
S\  And  rocks,  and  trees,  and  fires,  and  seas, 
Their  various  tribute  bring. 

5  Ye  planets,  to  his  honor  shine, 

And  wheels  of  nature  roll ; 
Praise  him  in  your  unwearied  course 
Around  the  steady  pole. 

()4:.  C.     M.  HEGINfeOTHAM 

Praise  at  all.  Times, 

1  MY  soul  shall  praise  thee,  O  my  God, 

Through  all  my  mortal  days  ; 
And  in  eternity  prolong 

Thy  vast,  thy  boundless  praise. 

2  In  every  smihng,  happy  hour, 

Be  this  my  sweet  employ ; 
Thy  praise  refines  my  earthly  bliss 
And  heightens  all  my  joy. 
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3  When  anxious  grief  and  gloomy  cate 

Afflict  my  throbbing  breast, 
My  tongue  shall  learn  to  speak  thy  praise^ 
And  luU  each  pain  to  rest 

4  Nor  shall  my  tongue  alone  proclaim 

The  honors  of  my  Grod ; 
My  life,  with  all  its  active  powers, 
Shall  spread  thy  praise  abroad. 

5  And  when  these  lips  shall  cease  to  move, 

When  death  shall  close  these  eyes, 
Then  shall  my  soul  to  nobler  heights 
Of  joy  and  transport  rise. 

65.  C.    M.  LOQMM. 

Universal  Praise, 

1  0  CITY  of  the  Lord,  begin 

The  universal  song : 
And  let  the  scattered  villages 
The  joyful  notes  prolong. 

2  Let  Kedar's  wilderness  afar 

Lift  up  the  lonely  voice ; 
And  let  the  tenants  of  the  rock, 
Li  accent  rude,  rejoice. 

3  0,  from  the  streams  of  distant  lands 

To  our  Jehovah  sing. 
And  joyful  from  the  mountain  tops 
Shout  to  the  Lord,  the  King. 

4  Let  all  combined,  with  one  accord, 

The  Savior's  glories  raise. 
Till  in  the  earth's  remotest  bounds 
The  nations  sound  his  praise. 

66.  L.    M.  TatE&BHABT. 
Praise  to  the  great  Jehovah, 

1  BE  thou,  0  God,  exalted  high ; 
And  as  thy  glory  fills  the  sky, 
So  let  it  be  on  earth  displayed, 
Till  thou  art  here  as  there  obeyed. 
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WORSHIP  AND   PRAISE. 

2  O  God,  my  heart  is  fixed;  'tis  beit 
Its  thankful  tribute  to  present ; 

And,  with  my  heart,  my  voice  Til  rai'^e 
To  thee,  my  God,  in  songs  of  praise. 

3  Thy  praises.  Lord,  I  will  resound 
To  all  the  listening  nations  round  ; 
Thy  mercy  highest  heaven  transcends  ; 
Thy  truth  beyond  the  clouds  extends. 

4  Be  thou,  0  God,  exalted  high; 
And  as  thy  glory  fills  the  sky, 
So  let  it  be  on  earth  displayed, 
Till  thou  art  here  as  there  obeyed. 

6?.  I-    M.  Watts. 

Praise  to  God, 

1  WITH  all  my  powers  of  heart  and  tongue, 
m  praise  my  Maker  in  my  song ; 
Angels  shall  hear  the  notes  I  raise, 
Approve  the  song,  and  join  the  praise. 

2  To  God  I  cried,  when  troubles  rose  ; 
He  heard  me,  and  subdued  my  foes  ; 
He  did  my  rising  fears  control, 

And  strength  diffused  through  all  my  soul. 

3  Amid  a  thousand  snares  I  stand, 
Upheld  and  guarded  by  his  hand ; 
His  words  my  fainting  soul  revive, 
And  keep  my  dying  faith  alive. 

4  I'U  sing  thy  truth  and  mercy.  Lord ; 
ril  sing  the  wonders  of  thy  word  ; 
Not  all  thy  works,  great  God,  below 
So  much  thy  power  and  glory  show. 

Q  Q ,  7s.  Salisbury  Coli.. 

Adoration, 

1  HOLY,  holy,  holy  Lord, 

Be  thy  glorious  name  adored : 

Lord,  thy  mercies  never  fail ; 

Hail,  celestial  goodness,  hail ! 

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2  Thougli  unworthy,  Lord,  thine  ear,  ^^ 
Deign  our  humble  songs  to  hear ; 

Purer  praise  we  hope  to  bring, 
When  around  thy  throne  we  sing. 

3  There  no  tongue  shall  silent  be  ; 
All  shall  join  in  harmony  ; 

That,  through  heaven's  capacious  round, 
Prais3  to  thee  may  ever  sound. 

4  Lord  thy  mercies  never  fail ; 
Hail,  celestial  goodness,  hail ! 
Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord, 

Be  thy  glorious  name  adored. 

C.    M.  Watts. 

Public  and  universal  Praise^ 

LN  God's  own  house  pronounce  his  praise ; 

His  grace  he  there  reveals  ; 
To  heaven  your  joy  and  wonder  raise. 

For  there  his  glory  dwells. 
Let  all  your  sacred  passions  move, 

While  you  rehearse  his  deeds  ; 
But  the  great  work  of  saving  love 

Your  liighest  praise  exceeds. 
All  that  have  motion,  life,  and  breath, 

Proclaim  your  Maker  blest ; 
Yet  when  my  voice  expires  in  death, 

My  soul  shall  praise  him  best. 

L.    M.  Steele: 

Praising  God  in  his  Courts. 

1  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord ;  let  praise  employ, 
Li  his  own  courts,  your  songs  of  joy ; 
The  spacious  firmament  around 

Shall  echo  back  the  joyful  sound. 

2  Recount  his  works  in  strains  divine  ; 

His  wondrous  works,  how  bright  they  shine ! 
Praise  him  for  all  his  mighty  deeds, 
Whose  greatness  all  your  praise  exceeds. 
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WORSHIP  AND   PRAISE. 

S  Awakfi  the  trumpet's  lofty  sound, 
To  spread  your  sacred  pleasure  round ; 
Awake  each  voice,  and  strike  each  string, 
And  to  the  solemn  organ  sing. 

4  Let  all,  whom  life  and  breath  inspire, 
Attend,  and  join  the  blissful  choir  ; 
But  chiefly  ye,  who  know  his  word. 
Adore,  and  love,  and  praise  the  Lord. 

71.  S.    M.  Watts. 

Universal  Praise. 

1  THY  name,  almighty  Lord, 

Shall  sound  through  distant  lands  ; 
Great  is  thy  grace,  and  sure  thy  word ; 
Thy  truth  forever  stands. 

2  Far  be  thine  honor  spread. 

And  long  thy  praise  endure. 
Till  morning  light  and  evening  shade 
ShaU-  be  exchanged  no  more. 

72.  8s    &    7s.  S.  F.  Adams. 
Close  of  Worship, 

1  PART  in  peace :  is  day  before  us  ? 

Praise  his  name  for  life  and  light ; 
Are  the  shadows  lengthening  o'er  us  ? 
Bless  his  care  who  guards  the  night. 

2  Part  in  peace  :  with  deep  thanksgiving, 

Rendering,  as  we  homeward  tread, 
Gracious  service  to  the  Hving, 
Tranquil  memory  to  the  dead. 

3  Part  in  peace  :  such  are  the  praises 

God,  our  Maker,  loveth  best ; 
Such  the  worship  that  upraises 
Humar.  hearts  to  heavenly  rest. 

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73.  ^S'     '^S'     ^    4*  BURDBE. 

Dismission* 

1  LORD,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing ; 

Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace ; 
Let  us  each,  thy  love  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace  : 

O,  refresh  us. 
Travelling  through  this  wilderness. 

2  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration, 

For  thy  gospel's  joyful  sound ; 
May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound : 

May  thy  presence  i 

With  us  evermore  be  found. 

3  Then,  whene'er  the  signal's  given,- 

Us  from  earth  to  call  away, 
Borne  on  angels'  wings  to  heaven, 
Glad  the  summons  to  obey, 

May  we  ever 
Reign  with  Christ  in  endless  day. 

74.  S.    M.  Hart. 
Dismission* 

1  ONCE  more,  before  we  part, 

,  We'll  bless  the  Savior's  name ; 

Record  his  mercies,  every  heart ; 
Sing,  every  tongue,  the  same. 

2  Receive  his  sacred  word. 

And  feed  thereon  and  grow  ; 

Go  on  to  seek,  to  know  the  Lord, 

And  practise  what  you  know. 

75.  CM.  Hebee. 
The  Seed  of  the  Word. 

1  0  GOD,  by  whom  the  seed  is  given, 
By  whom  the  harvest  blest, 
Whose  word,  like  manna  showered  from  heavCDy 
I3  planted  in  our  breast, — 
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WORSHIP  AND   PRAISE. 

2  Preserve  it  from  the  passing  feet, 

And  plunderers  of  the  air, 
The  sultry  sun's  intenser  heat. 
And  weeds  of  worldly  care. 

3  Though  buried  deep,  or  thinly  strewn, 

Do  thou  thy  grace  supply : 
The  hope  in  earthly  furrows  sown  i 

Shall  ripen  in  the  sky. 

76.  ^  S.  Bbattlb  St.  Colx^ 

After  Sermon. 

1  THANKS  for  mercies,  Lord,  receive  ; 

Pardon  of  our  sins  renew  ;  • 

Teach  us,  henceforth,  how  to  live 
With  eternity  in  view. 

2  Bless  thy  word  to  old  and  young ; 

Grant  us  now  thy  peace  and  love  , 
And  when  life's  short  race  is  run, 
Take  us  to  thy  house  above. 


4(.  C.    M.  Christian  Melody. 

The  good  Seed,  —  After  Sermon. 

1  ALMIGHTY  God,  thy  word  is  cast 

Like  seed  into  the  ground ; 
Now  let  the  dew  pf  heaven  descend, 
And  righteous  fruits  abound. 

2  Let  not  the  foe  of  Christ  or  man 

This  holy  seed  remove  ; 
But  give  it  root  in  every  heart, 
To  bring  forth  fruits  of  love. 

3  Let  not  the  world's  deceitful  cares 

The  rising  plant  destroy  ; 
But  let  it  yield,  a  hundred  fold, 
v^     The  fruits  of  peace  and  joy. 

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78  !>•    M.  HAM. 

Dismission* 

1  DISMISS  us  with  thy  blessing,  Lord ; 
Help  us  to  feed  upon  thy  word ; 

All  that  has  been  amiss  forgive, 
And  let  thy  truth  within  us  live. 

2  Though  we  are  guilty,  thou  art  good ; 
Wash  all  our  works  in  Jesus'  blood ; 
Give  every  burdened  soul  release,* 
And  bid  us  all  depart  in  peace. 

/Q,  L.     M.  MONTGOMEKY. 

Dis7nissi07i. 

1  THE  peace  which  God  alone  reveals, 

And  by  his  word  of  grace  imparts, 
Which  only  the  believer  feels, 

Direct,  and  keep,  and  cheer  our  heart*. 

2  And  may  the  Holy  Three  in  One, 

The  Father,  Word,  and  Comforter, 
Pour  an  abundant  blessing  down 
On  every  soul  assembled  here. 


8s  &   7s.  Newtox. 


80. 


1  MAY  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Savior, 

And  the  Father's  boundless  love, 
With  the  Holy  Spirit's  favor. 
Rest  upon  us  from  above. 

2  Thus  may  we  abide  in  union 

With  each  other  and  the  Lord, 
And  possess,  in  sweet  communion, 
Joys  which  earth  cannot  afford. 
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1  HE    SABBATH. 

qX«  C!.   M.  Edmestok. 

The  Lcrd's  Day  Morjiing. 

1  WHEN  the  worn  spirit  wants  repose, 

And  sighs  her  God  to  seek, 
Plow  sweet  to  hail  the  evening's  closC;   . 
That  ends  the  weary  week  ! 

2  How  sweet  to  hail  the  early  dawn, 

That  ODens  on  the  sight, 
When  first  that  soul-reviving  morn 
Sheds  forth  new  rays  of  Mght ! 

3  Sweet  day !  thine  hours  too  soon  will  cease ; 

Yet,  while  they  gently  roll. 
Breathe,  heavenly  Spirit,  Source  of  peace, 
A  Sabbath  o'er  my  soul. 

4  When  will  my  pilgrimage  be  done, 

The  World's  long  week  be  o'er ; 
That  Sabbath  dawn,  which  needs  no  sun. 
That  day  which  fades  no  more  ? 

82.  H.    M.  Haywaed. 

Sabbath  Morning* 

1  WELCOME,  delightful  morn  ; 

Sweet  day  of  sacred  rest, 
I  hail  thy  kind  return  ; 

Lord,  make  these  moments  blest : 
From  low  desires  I  I  soar  to  reach 

And  fleeting  toys,  I  Immortal  joys. 

2  Now  may  the  King  descend, 

And  fill  his  throne  of  grace ; 

Thy  sceptre,  Lord,  extend, 

While  saints  address  thy  face  : 

Let  sinners  feel  I  And  learn  to  know 

Thy  quickening  word,  I  And  fear  the  Lord. 

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TI|:p   SABBATH. 

3  D3scend,  celestial  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quickening  powers ; 
Disclose  a  Savior's  love, 
And  bless  the  sacred  hours  : 
Then  shall  my  soul     I  Nor  Sabbaths  be 
New  life  obtain,  I  Enjoyed  in  vain. 

Q  3 .  L.    M.  Stennett. 

Holy  Enjoyment  anticipated, 

1  ANOTHER  six  days'  work  is  done, 
Another  Sabbath  is  begun  ; 
Return,  my  soul,  enjoy  thy  rest. 
Improve  the  day  that  God  hath  blest. 

2  O  that  our  thoughts  and  thanks  may  rise, 
As  grateful  incense,  to  the  skies. 

And  draw  from  heaven  that  sweet  repose 
Which  none  but  he  that  feels  it  knows  ! 

3  A  heavenly  calm  pervades  the  breast, 
The  earnest  of  that  glorious  rest 
Which  for  the  church  of  God  remains, 
The  end  of  cares,  the  end  of  pains. 

4  In  holy  duties  let  the  day. 

In  holy  pleasures,  pass  away ; 
How  sweet  a  Sabbath  thus  to  spend. 
In  hope  of  one  that  ne'er  shall  end ! 

84.  CM.  Watts. 

Celebration  of  Chrisfs  Resurrection. 

1  THIS  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made ; 

He  calls  the  hours  his  own  ; 
Let  heaven  rejoice,  let  earth  be  glad, 
And  praise  surround  the  throne. 

2  To-day  he  rose,  and  left  the  dead, 

And  Satan's  empire  fell ; 
To-day  the  saints  his  triumph  spread, 
And  all  his  wonders  tell. 

5  Hosanna  to  th'  anointed  King, 

To  David's  holy  Son ; 
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THE   SABBATH. 

Help  US,  0  Lord  ;  descend  and  bring 
Salvation  from  thy  throne. 

4  Blest  be  the  Lord,  who  comes  to  men 

With  messages  of  grace ; 
Who  comes,  in  God  the  Father's  name, 
To  save  our  sinful  race. 

5  Hosanna  in  the  highest  strains 

The  church  on  earth  can  raise  : 
The  highest  heavens,  in  which  he  reigns, 
Shall  give  him  nobler  praise. 

85.  S.    M.  Watts. 

TJie  Sabbath  welcomed. 

1  WELCOME,  sweet  day  of  rest, 

That  saw  the  Lord  arise ; 
Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes. 

2  The  King  himself  comes  near, 

And  feasts  his  saints  to-day ; 
Here  we  may  sit,  and  see  him  here, 
And  love,  and  praise,  and  pray. 

3  One  day,  amid  the  place 

Where  Christ,  my  Lord,  has  been, 
Is  sweeter  than  ten  thousand  days 
Of  pleasure  and  of  sin. 

4  My  wilhng  soul  would  stay 

In  such  a  frame  as  this, 
Till  called  to  rise  and  soar  away 
To  everlasting  bliss. 

35.  7s,    6  L.  Newtox. 

The  Sabbath  in  the  Sanctuary. 

1  SAFELY  through  another  week 
God  has  bjfought  us  on  our  way ; 
Let  us  now  a  blessing  seek. 

Waiting  in  his  courts  to-day : 
Day  of  all  the  week  the  best, 
Emblem  of  eternal  rest. 
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2  While  we  seek  supplies  of  grace, 

Through  the  dear  Redeemer's  name, 
Show  thy  reconcihng  face  ; 

Take  away  our  sin  and  shame  ; 
From  our  worldly  cares  set  free, 
May  we  rest,  this  day,  in  thee. 

3  Here  we  come  thy  name  to  praise  ; 

Let  us  feel  thy  presence  near ; 
May  thy  glory  meet  our  eyes. 

While  we  in  thy  house  appear : 
Here  afford  us.  Lord,  a  taste 
Of  our  everlasting  feast. 

4  May  the  gospel's  joyful  sound 

Conquer  sinners,  comfort  saints. 
Make  the  fruits  of  grace  abound. 

Bring  relief  from  all  complaints  : 
Thus  let  all  our  Sabbaths  prove, 
Till  we  join  the  church  above. 

87.  L.   M.  ANoy. 

Sunday  Morning. 

1  CALLED  by  the  Sabbath  bells  away 

Unto  thy  holy  temple,  Lord, 
Til  go,  with  willing  mind,  to  pray. 

To  praise  thy  name,  and  hear  thy  word. 

2  O  sacred  day  of  peace  and  joy. 

Thy  hours  are  ever  dear  to  me  ; 
Ne'er  may  a  sinful  thought  destroy 
The  holy  calm  I  hnd  in  thee. 

3  Dear  are  thy  peaceful  hours  to  me. 

For  God  has  given  them  in  his  love. 
To  tell  how  calm,  how  blest,  shall  be 
The  endless  day  of  heaven  above. 

88.  C.    M.  WArrs. 

Anticipating  Worship* 

1  LORD,  in  the  morning  thou  shalt  hear 
My  voice  ascending  high ; 
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THE   SABBATH. 

To  thee  will  I  direct  my  prayer, 
To  thee  lift  up  mine  eye  ;  — 

2  Up  to  the  hills  where  Christ  is  gone 

To  plead  for  all  his  saints, 
Presenting  at  his  Father's  throne 
Our  songs  and  our  complaints. 

3  Thou  art  a  God  before  whose  sight 

The  wicked  shall  not  stand ; 

Sinners  shall  ne'er  be  thy  delight, 

Nor  dwell  at  thy  right  hand. 

4  But  to  thy  house  will  I  resort, 

To  taste  thy  mercies  there  ; 
I  will  frequent  thine  holy  court, 
And  worship  in  thy  fear. 

5  0,  may  thy  Spirit  guide  my  feet 

In  ways  of  righteousness, 
Make  every  path  of  duty  straight 
And  plain  before  my  face. 

89.  L.    M.  RAr^L^f. 

The  Hour  of  Prayer, 

1  BLEST  hour,  when  mortal  man  retires 

To  hold  communion  with  his  God, 
To  send  to  heaven  his  warm  desires, 
And  listen  to  the  sacred  word. 

2  Blest  hour,  when  earthly  cares  resign 

Their  empire  o'er  his  anxious  breast, 
While,  all  around,  the  calm  divine 
Proclaims  the  holy  day  of  rest. 

3  Blest  hour,  when  God  himself  draws  nigh, 

Well  pleased  his  people's  voice  to  hear. 
To  hush  the  penitential  sigh, 

And  wipe  away  the  mourner's  tear. 

4  Blest  hour !  for,  where  the  Lord  resorts. 

Foretastes  of  future  bliss  are  given, 
And  mortals  find  his  earthly  courts 
The  house  of  God,  the  gate  of  heaven. 
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90 •  8s  &  7s.  (Peculiar.)      Carmina  Saoba. 

Sabbath  Morning, 

1  WHILE  this  day  its  light  is  shedding, 
"Worldly  thoughts  and  cares  forbidding, 

Let  us  give  our  souls  to  rest ; 
Let  us  now  in  supplication 
Look  to  Him  whose  great  salvation 

All  the  world  has  freely  blest. 

2  God  above,  we  bow  before  thee  ; 
Humbly  will  we  now  adore  thee  ; 

Glad  well  haste  to  Zion's  gate  ; 
Glad  we'll  join  those  holy  praises 
Zion's  temple  ever  raises 

High  to  thee,  so  good  and  great. 

3  Hail !  thou  place  of  light  and  glory. 
Where  resounds  salvation's  story. 

Fraught  with  peace  to  sinful  man : 
0,  how  soon  earth's  night  retreated ! 
0,  how  soon  sweet  hope  we  greeted, 

When  thy  word  its  course  began  ! 


C.    M.  Anok. 


91, 

Sabbath  Morning, 

1  AGAIN  the  Lord  of  life  and  light 

Awakes  the  kindling  ray. 
Unseals  the  eyelids  of  the  mom, 
And  pours  celestial  day. 

2  O,  what  a  night  was  that  which  wrapped 

A  sinful  world  in  gloom  ! 
0,  what  a  sun  which  broke,  this  day, 
Triumphant  from  the  tomb  1 

3  On  this  glad  day,  a  brighter  scene 

Of  glory  was  displayed 
By  God's  unbounded  love,  than  when 
Tile  universe  was  made. 

4  He  rose  who  hath  the  nations  bought 

With  pain  and  grief  extreme  : 
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■^'       'Twas  great  to  speak  the  world  from  nought ; 
'Twas  greater  to  redeem. 
5  This  day  be  grateful  homage  paid, 
And  loud  hosannas  sung  ; 
Let  gladness  dwell  in  every  hearty 
And  praise  on  every  tongue. 
'  6  Ten  thousand  joyful  lips  shall  join 
To  hail  this  welcome  morn. 
Which  scatters  blessings  from  above 
On  nations  yet  unborn. 

92-  L.    M.  Epis.Coli. 

Rejoicing  in  the  Sabbath. 

1  MY  opening  eyes  with  rapture  see 

The  dawn  of  thy  returning  day ; 
My  thoughts,  O  God,  ascend  to  thee, 
While  thus  my  early  vows  I  pay. 

2  I  yield  my  heart  to  thee  alone. 

Nor  would  receive  another  guest : 
Eternal  King,  erect  thy  throne. 

And  reign  sole  Monarch  in  my  breast. 

3  O,  bid  this  trifling  world  retire, 

And  drive  each  carnal  thought  away ; 
Nor  let  me  feel  one  vain  desire. 

One  sinful  thought,  through  all  the  day. 

4  Then,  to  thy  courts  when  I  repair. 

My  soul  shall  rise  on  joyful  wing. 
The  wonders  of  thy  love  declare. 

And  join  the  strains  which  tngels  sing. 

93.  L.    M.  Watts. 

Delight  in  the  Sabbath. 

1  SWEET  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King, 
To  praise  thy  name,  give  thanks,  and  sing ; 
To  show  thy  love  by  morning  light. 

And  talk  of  all  thy  truth  at  night.  * 

2  Sweet  is  the  day  of  sacred  rest ; 
No  mortal  care  shall  fill  my  breast ; 

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O,  may  my  heart  in  tune  be  found, 
Like  David's  harp,  of  solemn  sound. 

3  My  heart  shall  triumph  in  the  Lord, 
And  bless  his  works,  and  bless  his  word : 
His  works  of  gracQ  how  bright  they  shine ! 
How  deep  his  counsels,  how  divine  ! 

4  And  I  shall  share  a  glorious  part, 
"When  grace  hath  well  refined  my  heart, 
And  fresh  supplies  of  joy  are  shed, 
Like  holy  oil,  to  cheer  my  head. 

6  Then  shall  I  see,  and  hear,  and  know, 
All  I  desired  or  wished  below  ; 
And  every  power  find  sweet  employ 
In  that  eternal  world  of  joy. 

y4:.  S.    M.       Spirit  OF  THE  Psalms. 

Enjoyment  in  Worship, 

1  SWEET  is  the  task,  0  Lord, 

Thy  glorious  acts  to  sing. 
To  praise  thy  name,  and  hear  thy  word, 
And  grateful  offerings  bring. 

2  Sweet,  at  the  dawning  hour, 

Thy  boundless  love  to  teU, 
And  when  the  night  wind  shuts  the  'flower. 
Still  on  the  theme  to  dwell. 

3  Sweet,  on  this  day  of  rest. 

To  join,  in  heart  and  voice, 
With  those  who  love  and  serve  thee  best, 
And  in  thy  name  rejoice. 

4  To  songs  of  praise  and  joy 

Be  every  Sabbath  given  ; 
That  such  may  be  our  blest  employ 
Eternally  in  heaven. 

95.  L.   M.  Barbauld. 

Offering  of  the  Heart. 
1  WHEN,  as  returns  this  solemn  day, 
Man  comes  to  meet  his  Maker,  God, 
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THE   SABBATH. 

,  What  rites,  what  honors  shall  he  pay 

How  spread  his  sovereign  name  abioad  Y 

2  From  marble  domes  and  gilded  spires 

Shall  curling  clouds  of  incense  rise, 
And  gems,  and  gold,  and  garlands  deck 
The  costly  pomp  of  sacrifice  ? 

3  Vain,  sinful  man  !  creation's  Lord 

Thy  golden  offerings  well  may  spare ; 
But  give  thy  heart,  and  thou  shalt  find 

Here  dwells  a  God  who  heareth  prayer. 
i  O,  grant  us,  in  this  solemn  hour. 

From  earth  and  sin's  allurements  free, 
To  feel  thy  love,  to  own  thy  power. 

And  raise  each  raptured  thought  to  thee. 

96.  CM.  Barbaulh. 

The  Sabbath  of  the  Soul. 

1  0  FATHEE,  though  the  anxious  fear 

May  cloud  to-morrow's  way, 
Nor  fear  nor  doubt  shall  enter  here  ; 
All  shall  be  thine  to-day. 

2  We  will  not  bring  divided  hearts 

To  worship  at  thy  shrine  ; 
But*  each  unholy  thought  departs, 
And  leaves  the  temple  thine. 

3  Sleep,  sleep  to-day,  tormenting  cares, 

Of  earth  and  folly  born  ; 
Ye  shall  not  dim  the  light  that  streams 
From  this  celestial  morn. 

4  To-morrow  will  be  time  enough 

To  feel  your  harsh  control ; 
Ye  shall  not  violate  this  day, 
The  Sabbath  of  my  soul. 

5  Sleep,  sleep  forever,  guilty  thoughts ; 

Let  fires  of  vengeance  die  ; 
And,  purged  from  sin,  may  I  behold 
A  God  of  purity. 
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THE   SABBATH. 

QIP'^  L.    M.  DODDEIDGB. 

The  earthly  and  heavenly  Sabbath. 

1  THINE  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love ; 
But  there's  a  nobler  rest  above  ; 

To  that  our  longmg  souls  aspire, 
With  cheerful  hope  and  strong  desire. 

2  No  more  fatigue,  no  more  distress. 

Nor  sin,  nor  death  shall  reach  the  place ; 
No  gi  oans  shall  mingle  with  the  songs 

0  Which  dwell  upon  immortal  tongues  ;  — 

3  No  rude  alarms  of  angry  foes  ; 
No  cares  to  break  the  long  repose  ; 
No  midnight  shade,  no  clouded  sim, 
But  sacred,  high,  eternal  noon. 

4  0  long-expected  day,  begin ; 

Dawn  on  these  realms  of  pain  and  sin  ; 
With  joy  we'll  tread  th'  appointed  road, 
And  sleep  in  death,  to  rest  with  God. 

98.  T^S,  S.  F.  Smitf 

Sabbath  Evening, 

1  SOFTLY  fades  the  twilight  ray 
Of  the  lioly  Sabbath  day  ; 
Gently  as  life's  setting  sun. 
When  the  Christian's  course  is  run. 

2  Night  her  solemn  mantle  spreads 
O'er  the  earth  as  daylight  fades  ; 
All  things  tell  of  calm  repose 
At  the  holy  Sabbath's  close. 

3  Peace  is  on  the  world  abroad  ;  ' 
'Tis  the  holy  peace  of  God ; 

Symbol  of  the  peace  within. 
When  the  spirit  rests  from  sin. 

4  Still  the  Spirit  lingers  near. 
Where  the  evening  worshipper 

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Seeks  .communion  with  the  skies, 
Pressing  onward  to  the  prize. 

5  Savior,  may  our  Sabbaths  be 
Days  of  peace  and  joy  in  thee. 
Till  in  heaven  our  souls  repose, 
Where  the  Sabbath  ne'er  shall  close. 

99.  L.    M.  Edmebtok. 

TJte  Sabbath  Eve7iing» 

1  HOW  sweet  the  light  of  Sabbath  eve  ! 
How  soft  the  sunbeams  lingering  there  I 
For  these  blest  hours  the  world  I  leave. 
Wafted  on  wmgs  of  praise  and  prayer. 

3  The  time  how  lovely  and  how  still ! 

Peace  shines  and  smiles  on  all  below ; 
The  plain,  the  stream,  the  wood,  the  hill, 
All  fair  with  evening's  setting  glow. 

3  Season  of  rest !  the  tranquil  soul 

Feels  the  sweet  calm,  aiid  melts  to  love ; 
And  while  these  sacred  moments  roll. 
Faith  sees  a  smiling  heaven  above. 

*4  Nor  will  our  days  of  toil  be  long ; 
Our  pilgrimage  will  soon  be  trod ; 
And  we  shall  join  the  ceaseless  song, 
The  endless  Sabbath  of  our  God. 
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BEING   AND   ATTRIBUTES   OF   GOD. 


BEING  AND  ATTRIBUTES  OP  GOD. 

100.  C.    M.  ANOK.     i 

Is  there  a  God? 

1  IS  there  a  God  ?     Yon  rising  sun 

In  answer  meet  replies, 
Writes  it  in  flame  upon  the  earth. 
Proclaims  it  round  the  skies. 

2  Is  there  a  God  ?     Hark  !  from  on  high 

His  thunder  shakes  the  poles ; 
I  hear  his  voice  in  every  wind, 
Li  every  wave  that  rolls. 

3  Is  there  a  God  ?     With  sacred  fear 

I  upward  turn  my  eyes  ; 
"There  is/'  each  glittering  lamp  of  light  — 
"  There  is,"  my  soul  replies. 

4  If  such  convictions  to  my  mind 

His  works  aloud  impart, 
0,  let  the  wisdom  of  his  word 
Inscribe  them  on  my  heart. 

101.  L.    M.  Steelb. 
The  Voice  of  Nature, 

1  THERE  is  a  God,  all  nature  speaks. 

Through  earth,  and  air,  and  seas,  and  skies ; 
See,  from  the  clouds  his  glory  breaks. 
When  the  first  beams  of  morning  rise. 

2  The  rising  sun,  serenely  bright. 

O'er  the  wide  world's  extended  frame 
Inscribes,  in  characters  of  light. 
His  mighty  Maker's  glorious  name. 

3  Diffusing  life,  his  influence  spreads, 

And  health  and  plenty  smile  around. 
And  fruitful  fields  and  verdant  meads 
Ai9  with  a  thousand  blessings  crowned. 
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BEIISTG   AND   ATTRIBUTES    OF   GOD. 

4  Ye  curious  min^s,  who  roam  abroad, 
And  trace  creation's  wonders  o'er, 
iJ         Confess  the  footsteps  of  the  God,  * 

And  bow  before  him  and  adore. 

102-  L.    M.  Watts. 

Greatness  of  God. 

1  WHAT  is  our  God,  or  what  his  name. 

Nor  men  can  learn,  nor  angels  teach : 
He  dwells  concealed  in  radiant  flame, 

Where  neither  eyes  nor  thoughts  can  reach, 

2  The  spacious  worlds  of  heavenly  light, 

Compared  with  him,  how  short  they  fall ! 
They  are  too  dark,  and  he  too  bright ; 
Nothing  are  they,  and  God  is  all. 

3  He  spoke  the  wondrous  word,  and  lo, 

Creation  rose  at  his  command  ; 
Whirlwinds  and  seas  their  limits  know. 
Bound  in  the  hollow  of  his  hand. 

4  There  rests  the  earth,  there  roll  the  spheres ; 

There  Nature  leans,  and  feels  her  prop  ; 
But  his  own  self-sufficience  bears 
The  weight  of  his  own  glories  up. 

108.  CM.  ROWB. 

Eternity  of  God. 

1  THOU  didst,  0  mighty  God,  exist 
Ere  time  began  its  race  ; 
Before,  the  ample  elements 

Filled  up  the  void  of  space ;  — 
%  Before  the  ponderous  earthly  globe 
In  fluid  air  was  stayed ; 
Before  the  ocean's  mighty  springs 
Their  liquid  stores  displayed. 
3  And  when  the  pillars  of  the  world 
With  sudden  ruin  break. 
And  all  this  vast  and  goodly  frame 
Sinks  in  the  mighty  wreck ;  •— 
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BEING  AND   ATTRIBUTES   OF   GOD. 

4  When  from  her  orb  the  moon  shall  start, 

The  astonished  sun  roll  back, 
While  all  the  trembling  starry  lamps 
Their  ancient  course  forsake  ;  — 

5  Forever  permanent  and  fixed, 

From  agitation  free, 
Unchanged,  in  everlasting  years, 
Shall  thy  existence  be. 

104!  C.   M.  Watts. 

Eternity  of  God, 

1  GREAT  God,  how  infinite  art  thou  ! 

What  worthless  worms  are  we  ! 
Let  all  the  race  of  creatures  bow, 
And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 

2  Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood. 

Ere  seas  or  stars  were  made  ; 
Thou  art  the  ever-living  God, 
Were  all  the  nations  dead. 

3  Eternity,  with  all  its  years, 

Stands  present  in  thy  view  : 
To  thee  there's  nothing  old  appears  ; 
Great  God,  there's  nothing  new. 

4  Our  lives  through  various  scenes  are  drawn, 

And  vexed  with  trifling  cares. 
While  thine  eternal  thought  moves  on 
Thine  undisturbed  afiairs. 

5  Great  God,  how  infinite  art  thou  ! 

What  worthless  worms  are  we ! 
Let  all  the  race  of  creatures  bow. 
And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 

105.  CM.  Watts. 

Eternity  of  God, 

1  BISE,  rise,  my  soul,  and  leave  the  ground; 
Stretch  all  thy  thoughts  abroad ; 
And  rouse  up  every  tuneful  sound. 
To  praise  th'  eternal  God. 
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BEING   AND   ATTKIBUTES    OF   GOD. 

2  Long  ere  the  lofty  skies  were  spread, 

Jehovah  filled  his  throne  : 
Or  Adam  formed,  or  angels  made, 
Jehovah  lived  alone. 

3  His  boundless  years  can  ne'er  decrease, 

But  still  maintain  their  prime  ; 
Eternity's  his  dwelling-place, 
And  EVER  is  his  time. 

4  While  like  a  tide  our  minutes  flow, 

The  present  and  the  past, 
He  fills  his  own  immortal  now, 
And  sees  our  ages  waste. 

5  The  sea  and  sky  must  perish  too. 

And  vast  destruction  come  ; 
The  creatures  —  look,  how  old  they  grow, 
And  wait  their  fiery  doom ! 

6  Well,  let  the  sea  shrink  all  away. 

And  flame  melt  down  the  skies ; 
My  God  shall  live  an  endless  day, 
When  old  creation  dies. 

106.  L.    M.  Watts. 

IncoTYiprehcnsihility  of  God. 

1  GOD  is  a  name  my  soul  adores  ; 

Th'  almighty  Three,  tli'  eternal  One ; 
Nature  and  grace,  with  all  their  powers. 
Confess  the  infinite  Unknown. 

2  From  thy  great  self  thy  being  springs : 

Thou  art  thy  own  original ; 
Made  up  of  uncreated  things, 

And  self-sufficience  bears  them  all. 

3  Thy  voice  produced  the  seas  and  spheres, 

Bade  the  waves  roar  and  planets  shine ; 
But  nothing  like  thyself  appears. 

Through  all  these  spacious  works  of  thine. 

4  Still  restless  nature  dies  and  grows  ; 

From  change  to  change  the  creatures  run ; 
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BEING  AND   ATTRIBUTES    OF   GOD. 

Thy  being  no  succession  knows, 
And  all  thy  vast  designs  are  one. 
5  Then  fly,  my  song,  an  endless  round ; 
The  lofty  tune  let  Gabriel  raise  ; 

All  nature  dwell  upon  the  sound ; 
But  we  can  ne'er  fulfil  the  praise. 

107.  L.  M.  Kippis. 

God  incomprehensible. 

1  GREAT  God,  in  vain  man's  narrow  view 
Attempts  to  look  thy  nature  through  ; 
Our  laboring  powers  with  reverence  own 
Thy  glories  never  can  be  known. 

2  Not  the  high  seraph's  mighty  thought. 
Who  countless  years  his  God  has  sought, 
Such  wondrous  height  or  depth  can  find, 
Or  fully  trace  thy  boundless  mind. 

3  Yet,  Lord,  thy  kindness  deigns  to  show 
All  that  we  mortals  need  to  know  ; 
While  wisdom,  goodness,  power  divine. 
Through  all  thy  works  and  conduct  shine. 

4  0,  may  our  souls  with  rapture  trace 
Thy  works  of  nature  and  of  grace ; 
Adore  thy  sacred  name,  and  still 
Press  on  to  know  and  do  thy  will. 

108.  C.     M.     6   L.  CONDEB. 

God  present  and  invisible, 

1  BEYOND,  beyond  that  boundless  sea, 
Above  that  dome  of  sky. 
Farther  than  thought  itself  can  flee, 

Thy  dwelhng  is  on  high  ; 
Yet  dear  the  awful  thought  to  me, 
That  thou,  my  God,  art  nigh. 
'  2  We  hear  thy  voice  when  thunders  roll 
Through  the  wild  fields  of  air : 
The  waves  obey  thy  dread  control ; 
Yet  still  thou  art  not  there : 
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BEING   AND   ATTRIBUTES    OF  GOD. 

Where  shall  I  find  him,  O  my  soul, 

Who  jet  is  every  where  ? 
3  0,  not  in  circling  depth  or  height, 

But  in  the  conscious  breast ; 
Present  to  faith,  though  veiled  from  sight, 

There  does  his  spirit  rest : 
0,  come,  thou  Presence  infinite, 

And  make  thy  creature  blest. 

109.  L.     M.  BOWRINO. 

God*s  sustainmg  Presence, 

1  FATHER  and  Friend,  thy  light,  thy  love, 

Beaming  through  all  thy  works,  we  see  ; 
Thy  glory  gilds  the  heavens  above, 
And  all  the  earth  is  full  of  thee. 

2  Thy  voice  we  hear,  thy  presence  feel. 

Whilst  thou,  too  pure  for  mortal  sight. 
Involved  in  clouds,  invisible, 

Reignest  the  Lord  of  life  and  light. 

3  We  know  not  in  what  hallowed  part 

Of  the  wide  heavens  thy  throne  may  be ; 
But  this  we  know,  that  where  thou  art. 

Strength,  wisdom,  goodness  dwell  with  thee. 

4  And  through  the  various  maze  of  time, 

And  through  infinity  of  space. 
We  follow  thy  career  sublime. 

And  all  thy  wondrous  footsteps  trace. 

5  Thy  children  shall  not  faint  nor  fear. 

Sustained  by  this  delightful  thought  — 
Since  thou,  their  God,  art  every  where, 
They  cannot  be  where  thou  art  not. 

110.  CM.  Watts. 
Omniscience  and  Omnipresence  of  God. 

1  IN  all  my  vast  concerns  with  thee, 
In  vain  my  soul  would  try 
To  shun  thy  presence.  Lord,  or  flee 
The  notice  of  thine  eye. 
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2  Thine  aU-surrounding  sight  surveys 

My  rising  and  my  rest, 
My  public  walks,  my  private  ways. 
And  secrets  of  my  breast. 

3  My  thoughts  lie  open  to  the  Lord, 

Before  they're  formed  within  ; 
And  ere  my  lips  pronounce  the  word, 
He  knows  the  sense  I  mean. 

4  0,  wondrous  knowledge,  deep  and  high!, 

Where  can  a  creature  hide  ? 
Within  thy  circling  arms  I  lie, 
Enclosed  on  every  side* 

5  So  let  thy  grace  surround  me  still. 

And  hke  a  bulwark  prove, 
To  guard  my  soul  from  every  ill. 
Secured  by  sovereign  love. 

111.  L.  M.  watw. 

God's  Omnipresence, 

1  COULD  I  so  false,  so  faithless  prove, 
To  quit  thy  service  and  thy  love. 
Where,  Lord,  could  I  thy  presence  shun, 
Or  from  thy  dreadful  glory  run  ? 

2  If  up  to  heaven  I  take  my  flight, 

'Tis  there  thou  dwell'st  enthroned  in  light ; 
Or  dive  to  hell,  there  vengeance  reigns. 
And  Satan  groans  beneath  his  chains. 

3  If,  mounted  on  a  morning  ray, 
I  fly  beyond  the  western  sea. 

Thy  swifler  hand  would  first  arrive, 
And  there  arrest  thy  fugitive. 

4  Or  should  I  try  to  shun  thy  sight 
Beneath  the  spreading  veil  of  night, 
One  glance  of  thine,  one  piercing  ray, 
Would  kindle  darkness  into  day. 

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BEING  AND   ATTRIBUTES    OP   JtOD, 

5  O,  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  breast, 
Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest, 
Nor  let  my  weaker  passions  dare 
Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there. 

112.  L.    M.  Noel's  Coll. 

Omnipresence  of  God. 

1  WHERE  can  we  hide,  or  whither  fly. 
Lord,  to  escape  thy  piercing  eye  ? 

.,    With  thee  it  is  not  day  and  night, 
But  darkness  shineth  as  the  light. 

2  Where'er  we  go,  whate'er  pursue. 
Our  ways  are  open  to  thy  view, 

Our  motives  read,  our  thoughts  explored. 
Our  hearts  revealed  to  thee,  O  Lord. 

3  Is  there,  throughout  all  worlds,  one  spot. 
One  lonely  wild,  where  thou  art  not  ? 
The  hosts  of  heaven  enjoy  thy  care. 
And  those  of  hell  know  thou  art  there. 

4  Awake,  asleep,  where  none  intrude. 
Or  'midst  the  thronging  multitude. 
In  every  land,  on  every  sea, 

We  are  surrounded  still  with  thee. 

5  Search  us,  O  God,  and  know  each  heart ; 
With  every  idol  bid  us  part ; 

Make  us  to  keep  thy  holy  ways. 
And  live  to  utter  forth  thy  praise. 

11q^  C.    M.  Maiiti>"  eatj*s  C<>ll. 

Omnipotence  of  God* 

1  'TWAS  God  who  fixed  the  rolling  spheres. 

And  stretched  the  boundless  skies. 
Who  formed  the  plan  of  endless  years, 
And  bade  the  ages  rise. 

2  From  everlasting  is  his  might. 

Immense  and  unconfined ; 
He  pierces  through  the  realms  of  light, 

And  rides  upon  the  wind.  * 

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3  He  darts  along  the  burning  sky ; 

Loud  thunders  round  him  roar ; 
Through  worlds  above  his  terrors  fly, 
While  worlds  below  adore. 

4  He  speaks  —  great  nature's  wheels  stand  still, 

And  leave  their  wonted  round  ; 
The  mountains  melt ;  each  trembling  hill 
Forsakes  its  ancient  bound. 

5  Ye  worlds,  and  every  living  thing. 

Fulfil  his  high  command ; 
Pay  grateful  homage  to  your  King, 
And  own  his  ruling  hand. 

114.  CM.  Tate  &  Bkady. 

God  unchangeable, 

1  THROUGH  endless  years  thou  art  the  same, 

O  thou  eternal  God  ; 
Each  future  age  shall  know  thy  name, 
And  tell  thy  works  abroad. 

2  The  strong  foundations  of  the  earth 

Of  old  by  thee  were  laid  ; 
By  thee  the  beauteous  arch  of  heaven 
With  matchless  skill  was  made. 

3  Soon  shall  this  goodly  frame  of  things, 

Created  by  thy  hand, 
Be,  like  a  vesture,  laid  aside. 
And  changed  at  thy  command. 

4  But  thy  perfections,  all  divine. 

Eternal  as  thy  days. 
Through  everlasting  ages  shine, 
With  undiminished  rays. 

115.  L.     M.  DODDRIDOB. 

God  immutable* 

3   GREAT  Former  of  this  various  frame, 
Our  souls  adore  thine  awful  name. 
And  bow  and  tremble,  while  they  praise 
The  Ancient  of  eternal  days. 
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2  Before  thine  infinite  survey, 
Creation  rose  as  yesterday  ; 
And  as  to-morrow  shall  thine  eye 
See  earth  and  stars  in  ruin  lie. 

3  Beyond  the  highest  angel's  sight, 
Thou  dwellest  in  eternal  light, 
Which  shines  with  undiminished  ray, 
While  suns  and  systems  waste  away. 

4  Our  days  a  transient  period  run, 
And  change  with  every  circling  sun  ; 
And  while  to  lengthened  years  we  trust. 
Before  the  moth  we  sink  to  dust. 

5  But  let  the  creatures  fall  around  ; 
Let  death  consign  us  to  the  ground ; 
Let  the  last  general  flame  arise. 
And  melt  the  arches  of  the  skies ;  — 

6  Calm  as  the  summer's  ocean,  we 
Can  all  the  wreck  of  nature  see  ; 
While  grace  secures  us  an  abode 
Unshaken  as  the  throne  of  God. 


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L.    M.  Watts. 

Dommio7if  Eternity^  and  Immutability/  of  God, 

1  JEHOVAH  reigns  ;  he  dwells  in  light, 
Arrayed  with  majesty  and  might ; 
The  world,  created  by  his  hands. 

Still  on  its  firm  foundation  stands. 

2  But  ere  this  spacious  world  was  made, 
Or  had  its  first  foundation  laid, 

His  throne  eternal  ages  stood, 
Himself  the  ever-living  God. 

3  Like  floods  the  angry  nations  rise, 
And  aim  their  rage  against  the  skies ; 
Vain  floods,  that  aim  their  rage  so  high ; 
At  his  rebuke,  the  billows  die. 

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117. 


BEING   AND   ATTBIBUTES    OF   GOD* 

4  Forever  shall  his  throne  endure  ; 
His  promise  stands  forever  sure  ; 
And  everlasting  holiness 
Becomes  the  dwellings  of  his  grace. 

,      C.    M.  Anon. 

God  unsearchable* 

1  GREAT  God,  thou  art  a  vast  abyss, 

Which  angels  cannot  sound, 
An  ocean  of  infinities,    | 

Where  all  our  thoughts  are  drowned. 

2  The  mysteries  of  creation  lie 

Beneath  enlightened  minds ; 
Thoughts  can  ascend  above  the  sky, 
And  fly  before  the  winds ;  — 

3  Reason  may  grasp  the  massy  hills, 

And  stretch  from  pole  to  pole  ; 
But  half  thy  name  our  spirits  fills, 
And  overloads  the  soul. 

4  In  vain  our  haughty  reason  swells, 

For  nothing's  found  in  thee 
But  boundless  inconceivables, 
And  vast  eternity. 

C.   M.  Watts. 

Power  and  Majesty  of  God, 

1  WITH  reverence  let  the  saints  appear, 

And  bow  before  the  Lord ; 
His  high  commands  with  reverence  hear, 
And  tremble  at  his  word. 

2  How  terrible  thy  glories  be  ! 

How  bright  thine  armies  shine  ! 
Where  is  the  power  that  vies  with  thee  ? 
Or  truth  compared  with  thine  ? 

3  The  northern  pole,  and  southern,  rest 

On  thy  supporting  hand ; 
Darkness  and  day  from  east  to  west 
Move  round  at  thy  command. 
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BBINO  AND  ATTRIBUTES   OP   GOD. 

4  Thy  words  the  raging  winds  control, 

And  rule  the  boisterous,  deep  ; 
Thou  mak'st  the  sleeping  billows  roll, 
The  rolling  billows  sleep. 

5  Justice  and  judgment  are  thy  throne, 

Yet  wondrous  is  thy  grace  ; 
While  truth  and  mercy,  joined  in  one. 
Invite  us  near  thy  face. 

11 9,  Q    M.  AVhite. 

Almighty  Power  and  Majesti   of  God, 

1  THE  Lord  our  God  is  clothed  with  might ; 

The  winds  obey  his  will ; 
He  speaks,  and  in  the  heavenly  height 
The  rolling  sun  stands  still. 

2  Rebel,  ye  waves,  and  o'er  the  land 

With  threatening  aspect  roar  ; 
The  Lord  uplifts  his  awful  hand, 
And  chains  you  to  the  shore. 

3  Ye  winds  of  night,  your  force  combine  ; 

Without  his  high  behest, 
Ye  shall  not,  in  the  mountain  pine, 
Disturb  the  sparrow's  nest. 

4  His  voice  sublime  is  heard  afar ; 

In  distant  peals  it  dies  ; 
He  binds  the  whirlwinds  to  his  car, 
And  sweeps  the  howling  skies. 

5  Ye  nations,  bend ;  in  reverence  bend ; 

Ye  monarchs,  wait  his  nod. 
And  bid  the  choral  song  ascend 
To  celebrate  our  God. 

120.  S.    p.   M.  Waits. 

The  Majesti/  of  God. 

1  THE  Lord  Jehovali  reigns, 

And  royal  state  maintains. 
His  head  with  awful  glories  crowned ; 
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BEING   AND   ATTRIBUTES    OF   GOD. 

Arrayed  in  robes  of  light, 
Begirt  with  sovereign  might, 
And  rays  of  majesty  around. 

2  Upheld  by  thy  commands, 
The  world  securely  stands, 

And  skies  and  stars  obey  thy  word ; 

Thy  throne  was  fixed  on  high 

Ere  stars  adorned  the  sky ; 
Eternal  is  thy  kingdom,  Lord. 

3  Let  floods  and  natiofts  rage, 
And  all  their  power  engage  ; 

Let  swelling  tides  assault  the  sky ; 

The  terrors  of  thy  frown 

Shall  calm  their  fury  down  ; 
Thy  throne  forever  stands  on  liigh. 

4  Thy  pix)mises  are  true  ; 
Thy  grace  is  ever  new  ; 

There  fixed,  thy  church  shall  never  move  ; 

Thy  saints,  with  holy  fear. 

Shall  in  thy  courts  appear, 
And  sing  thine  everlasting  love. 

121.  CM.  STEENHOp 

Mqjesty  of  God, 

1  THE  Lord  descended  from  above, 

And  bowed  the  heavens  most  high, 
And  underneath  his  feet  he  cast 
The  darkness  of  the  sky. 

2  On  cherubim  and  seraphim 

Full  royally  he  rode. 
And  on  the  wings  of  mighty  winds 
Came  flying  all  abroad. 

3  He  sat  serene  upon  the  floods, 

Their  fury  to  restrain  ; 
And  he,  as  sovereign  Lord  and  King, 
Forevermore  shall  reign. 
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122.  CM.  Needham. 

Holiness  of  God, 

1  HOLY  and  reverend  is  the  name 

Of  our  eternal  King ; 
"  Thrice  holy  Lord,"  the  angels  cry ; 
"  Thrice  holy,"  let  us  sing. 

2  The  deepest  reverence  of  the  mind, 

Pay,  O  my  soul,  to  God ; 
Lift,  with  thy  hands,  a  holy  heart 
To  his  sublime*abode. 

3  With  sacred  awe  pronounce  his  name, 

Whom  words  nor  thoughts  can  reach ; 
A  contrite  heart  shall  please  him  more 
Than  noblest  forms  of  speech. 

4  Thou  holy  God,  preserve  my  soul 

From  all  pollution  free  ; 
The  pure  in  heart  are  thy  delight, 
And  they  thy  face  shall  see. 

123.  CM.  Watt.. 

God's  Goodness. 

1  SWEET  is  the  memory  of  thy  grace. 

My  God,  my  heavenly  King ; 
Let  age  to  age  thy  righteousness 
In  songs  of  glory  sing. 

2  God  reigns  on  high,  but  ne'er  confines 

His  goodness  to  the  skies  ; 
Through  all  the  earth  his  bounty  shines, 
And  every  want  supplies. 

3  How  kind  are  thy  compassions.  Lord  ! 

How  slow  thine  anger  moves  ! 
But  soon  he  sends  his  pardoning  word. 
To  cheer  the  souls  he  loves. 

4  Sweet  is  the  memory  of  thy  grace. 

My  God,  my  heavenly  King ; 
Let  age  to  age  thy  righteousness 
In  songs  of  glory  sing. 
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BEING  AND    ATTRIBUTES   OF   GOD. 

124.  H.    M.  J.YOUNO. 

God^s  wondrous  Love, 

1  0  FOR  a  shout  of  joy, 

Loud  as  the  theme  we  sing ! 
To  this  divine  employ 

Your  hearts  and  voices  bring ; 
Sound,  sound,  through  all  the  earth  abroad. 
The  love,  eternal  love,  of  God. 

2  Unnumbered  myriads  stand, 

Of  seraphs  bright  and  fair. 
Or  bow  at  his  right  hand, 

And  pay  their  homage  there  ; 
But  strive  in  vain,  with  loudest  chord, 
To  sound  the  wondrous  love  of  God. 

3  Though  earth  and  hell  assail, 

And  doubts  and  fears  arise. 
The  weakest  shall  prevail. 

And  grasp  the  heavenly  prize ; 
And  through  an  endless  age  record 
The  love,  unchanging  love,  of  God. 

125.  C.     p.     M.  H.MOORB. 

The  Love  of  God* 

1  MY  God,  thy  boundless  love  I  praise ; 
How  bright  on  high  its  glories  blaze  ! 

How  sweetly  bloom  below  ! 
It  streams  from  thine  eternal  throne  ; 
Through  heaven  its  joys  forever  run. 

And  o'er  the  earth  they  flow. 

2  'Tis  love  that  paints  the  purple  mom, 
And  bids  the  clouds,  in  air  upborne, 

Their  genial  drops  distil ; 
In  every  vernal  beam  it  glows, 
And  breathes  in  every  gale  that  blows, 

And  glides  in  every  rill. 

3  But  in  thy  word  I  see  it  shine 
With  grace  and  glories  more  divine. 

Proclaiming  sins  forgiven ; 
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BEING  AND    ATTRIBUTES   OF   GOD. 

There,  Faith,  bright  cherub,  points  the  way 
To  realms  of  everlasting  day. 
And  opens  all  her  heaven. 

Then  let  the  love,  that  makes  me  blest, 
With  cheerful  praise  inspire  my  breast, 

And  ardent  gratitude ; 
And  all  my  thoughts  and  passions  tend 
To  thee,  my  Father  and  my  Friend, 

My  soul's  eternal  good. 

8S    &     7S.  BOWRINO 

God  is  Love. 

1  GOD  is  love  ;  his  mercy  brightens 

All  the  path  in  which  we  rove  ; 
Bliss  he  wakes,  and  woe  he  lightens  ; 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

2  Chance  and  change  are  busy  ever  ; 

Man  decays,  and  ages  move  ; 
But  his  mercy  waneth  never ; 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

3  E'en  the  hour  that  darkest  seemeth 

Will  his  changeless  goodness  prove  ; 
From  the  gloom  his  brightness  streameth ; 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

4  He  with  earthly  cares  entwineth 

Hope  and  comfort  from  above  : 
Every  where  his  glory  shineth  ; 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

127,  CM.  BrBBEB. 

Love  of  God. 

1  COME,  let  us  join  to  praise  the  Lord, 

And  raise  our  thoughts  above  ; 
Let  every  heart  and  voice  accord, 
To  sing  that  God  is  love. 

2  This  precious  truth  his  word  declares, 

And  all  his  mercies  prove ; 
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BEING  AND   ATTRIBUTES    OF   GOD. 

Wibile  Christ,  th.'  atoning  Lamb,  appears, 
To  show  that  God  is  love. 

3  Behold  his  loving  kindness  waits 

For  those  who  from  him  rove  ; 
And  calls  of  mercy  reach  their  hearts, 
To  teach  them  God  is  love. 

4  0,  may  we  all,  while  here  below, 

This  best  of  blessings  prove  ; 
Till  warmer  hearts,  in  brighter  worlds, 
Shall  shout  that  God  is  love. 


128. 


C.    M.  Gibbons 

Goodness  of  God* 

1  THY  goodness.  Lord,  our  souls  confess  ; 

Thy  goodness  we  adore  ;  — 
A  spring  whose  blessings  never  fail ; 
A  sea  without  a  shore. 

2  Sun,  moon,  and  stars  thy  love  declare 

In  every  golden  ray  ; 
Love  draws  the  curtains  of  the  night, 
And  love  brings  back  the  day. 

3  Thy  bounty  every  season  crowns 

With  all  the  bliss  it  yields. 
With  joyful  clusters  loads  the  vines, 
With  strengthening  grain  the  fields. 

4  But  chiefly  thy  compassion.  Lord, 

Is  in  the  gospel  seen  ; 
There,  like  a  sun,  thy  mercy  shines, 
Without  a  cloud  between. 

5  There  pardon,  peace,  and  holy  joy 

Through  Jesus'  name  are  given ; 
He  on  the  cross  was  lifted  high, 
That  we  might  reign  in  heaven, 

C.   M.  Brownk. 

Universal  Goodness  of  God, 
1  LORD,  thou  art  good ;  all  nature  shows 
Its  mighty  Author  kind ; 
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BEING  AND   ATTRIBUTES   OP   GOD. 

Thy  bounty  through  creation  flows, 
Full,  free,  and  unconfined. 

2  The  whole  and  every  part  proclaims 

Thine  infinite  good  will ; 
It  shines  in  stars,  and  flows  in  streams. 
And  blooms  on  every  hill. 

3  We  view  it  o'er  the  spreading  main, 

And  heavens  which  spread  more  wide  ; 
It  drops  in  gentle  showers  of  rain, 
And  rolls  in  every  tide. 

4  Long  hath  it  been  diffused  abroad. 

Through  ages  past  and  gone  ; 
Nor  ever  caii  exhausted  be, 
But  still  keeps  flowing  on. 

5  Through  the  vast  whole  it  pours  supplies, 

Spreads  joy  through  every  part : 
O,  may  such  love  attract  my  eyes. 
And  captivate  my  heart !  — 

6  My  highest  admiration  raise. 

My  best  affections  move  ! 
Employ  my  tongue  in  songs  of  praise. 
And  fifl  my  heart  with  love  ! 

130,  31i.    M.  Mes-Follen. 

Goodness  of  God, 

1  GOD,  thou  art  good ;  each  perfumed  flower, 

The  waving  field,  the  dark  green  wood. 
The  insect  fluttering  for  an  hour,  — 
All  things  proclaim  that  God  is  good. 

2  I  hear  it  in  each  breath  of  wind  ; 

The  hiUs  that  have  for  ages  stood. 

And  clouds  with  gold  and  silver  lined. 

All  still  repeat  that  God  is  good. 

8  Each  little  rill,  that  many  a  year 

Has  the  same  verdant  path  pursued, 
,And  every  bird,  in  accents  clear. 
Joins  in  the  song  th^t  God  is  good. 
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fiElKa   AND   ATTRIBUTES    O"^   ^0^. 

4  The  countless  hosts  of  twinkling  stars 

That  sing  his  praise  with  light  renewed, 
The  rising  sun,  each  day  declares. 
In  rays  of  glory,  God  is  good. 

5  The  moon,  that  walks  in  brightness,  says 

That  God  is  good ;  and  man,  endued 

With  power  to  speak  his  Maker's  praise. 

Should  still  repeat  that  God  is  good, 

t31.  H.   M.  Watts, 

God's  Greatness  and  Condescension, 

1  THE  Lord  Jehovah  reigns  ; 

His  throne  is  built  on  high ; 
The  garments  he  assumes 

Are  light  and  majesty ; 
His  glories  shine  I  No  mortal  eye 

With  beams  so  bright,  |  Can  bear  the  sight. 

2  The  thunders  of  his  hand 

Keep  all  the  world  in  awe ; 
His  wrath  and  justice  stand 

To  guard  his  holy  law ; 
And  where  his  love      I  His  truth  confirms 
Eesolves  to  bless,  |  And  seals  the  grace. 

3  And  can  this  mighty  King 

Of  glory  condescend  ? 
"  And  will  he  write  his  name 

My  Father  and  my  Friend  ? 
I  love  his  name  ;  I  Join,  all  my  powers, 

I  love  his  word ;  |  And  praise  the  Lord. 


n2. 


L.   M.  Watts. 

God*s  Condescension  to  Human  Affair^. 

1  UP  to  the  Lord,  who  reigns  on  high, 
And  views  the  nations  from  afar. 
Let  everlasting  praises  fly. 
And  tell  how  large  his  bounties  are. 
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BEING   AND   ATTRIBUTES    OP   GOD. 

2  He  who  can  shake  the  worlds  he  made, 

Or  with  his  word,  or  with  his  rod  — 
His  goodness,  how  amazing  great ! 
And  what  a  condescending  God ! 

3  He  overrules  all  mortal  things. 

And  manages  our  mean  affairs  : 
On  humble  souls  the  King  of  kings 
Bestows  his  counsels  and  his  cares. 

4  Our  sorrows  and  our  tears  we  pour 

Into  the  bosom  of  our  God ; 
He  hears  us  in  the  mournful  hour, 
And  helps  to  bear  the  heavy  load. 

5  0,  could  our  thankful  hearts  devise 

A  tribute  equal  to  thy  grace, 
To  the  third  heaven  our  songs  should  rise, 
And  teach  the  golden  harps  thy  praise. 

C.   M.  Tate  &  Brady. 

God's  Condescension, 

1  O  THOU,  to  whom  all  creatures  bow 

Within  this  earthly  frame. 
Through  all  the  world,  how  great  art  thou ! 
How  glorious  is  thy  name ! 

2  When  heaven,  thy  glorious  work  on  high, 

Employs  my  wondering  sight, 
The  moon,  that  nightly  rules  the  sky, 
With  stars  of  feebler  hght,  — 

3  Lord,  what  is  man,  that  thou  shouldst  choose 

To  keep  him  in  thy  mind  ? 
Or  what  his  race,  that  thou  shouldst  prove 
To  them  so  wondrous  kind  ? 

4  0  Thou,  to  whom  all  creatures  bow 

Within  this  earthly  frame. 
Through  all  the  world,  how  great  art  thou  I 
How  glorious  is  thy  name  ! 

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133. 


BEma  AND  AITEIBUTES   OP  GOD. 

134.  c.  M.  WATO. 

Greatness  and  Mercy  of  God, 

1  LONG  as  I  live  I'll  bless  thy  name, 

My  King,  my  God  of  love ; 
My  work  and  joy  shall  be  the  same 

In  the  bright  world  above.  , 

2  Great  is  the  Lord  ;  his  power  unknown ;    ■ 

And  let  his  praise  be  great : 

I'll  sing  the  honors  of  thy  throne, 

Thy  works  of  grace  repeat. 

3  Thy  grace  shall  dwell  upon  my  tongue ; 

And  while  my  lips  rejoice, 
The  men  who  hear  my  sacred  song 
Shall  join  their  cheerful  voice. 

4  Fathers  to  sons  shall  teach  thy  name, 

And  children  learn  thy  ways  ; 

Ages  to  come  thy  truth  proclaim, 

And  nations  sound  thy  praise. 

5  The  world  is  managed  by  thy  hands  ; 

Thy  saints  are  ruled  by  love  ; 
And  thine  eternal  kingdom  stands. 
Though  rocks  and  hills  remove. 

J  Q  Q ,  EL    M.  Doddridge. 

FaithfviXness  of  God, 

1  THE  promises  I  siijg, 

Wliich  sovereign  love  hath  spoke ; 
Nor  will  th'  eternal  King 

His  words  of  grace  revoke : 
They  stand  secure      I  Not  Zion's  hill 
And  steadfast  still ;     |  Abides  so  sure. 

2  The  mountains  melt  away 

When  once  the  Judge  appears, 
And  sun  and  moon  decay, 
That  measure  mortal  years  ; 
But  still  the  same,      I  The  promise  shines 
In  raiiant  lines  |  Through  all  the  flame. 

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3EING  AND   ATTEIBUTES   OF   GOD. 

^    3  Their  harmony  shall  sound 

Through  my  attentive  ears, 
When  thunders  cleave  the  ground, 
And  dissipate  the  spheres  : 


'Midst  all  the  shock 
Of  that  dread  scene. 


I  stand  serene, 
Thy  word  my  rock. 

136.  CM.  Beddomb. 

Faithfulness  of  God. 

1  THE  truth  of  God  shall  still  endure. 

And  firm  his  promise  stand ; 
Believing  souls  may  rest  secure 
In  his  almighty  hand. 

2  Should  earth  and  hell  their  forces  join, 

He  would  contemn  their  rage, 
And  render  fruitless  their  design 
Against  his  heritage. 

3  The  rainbow  round  about  his  throne 

Proclaims  his  faithfulness  ; 
He  will  his  purposes  perform, 
His  promises  of  grace. 

4  The  hills  and  mountains  melt  away ; 

But  he  is  still  the  same  : 
Let  saints  to  him  their  homage  pay. 
And  magnify  his  name. 

IS?.  L.    M.  Needham. 

Wisdom  and* Knowledge  of  God* 

1  AWAKE,  my  tongue ;  thy  tribute  bring 
To  Him  who  gave  thee  power  to  sing ; 
Praise  him  who  has  all  praise  above. 
The  Source  of  wisdom  and  of  love. 

2  How  vast  his  knowledge  !  how  profound ! 

A  depth  where  all  our  thoughts  are  drowned ! 
The  stars  he  numbers  ;  and  their  names 
He  gives  to  all  those  heavenly  flames. 

3  Through  each  bright  world  above,  behold 
Ten  thousand  thousand  charms  unfold ; 

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BEING   AND   ATTRIBUTES    OP   GOD. 

Earth,  air,  and  mighty  seas  combine 
To  sp&ak  his  wisdom  all  divine. 

4  Bilt  in  redemption,  0,  what  grace  ! 
Its  wonders,  O,  what  thought  can  ti  o  >  f 
Here  wisdom  shines  forever  bright » 
Praise  him,  my  soul,  with  sweet  deiight. 


138.  L.   M.  Watts. 

The  Divine  Perfections, 

1  JEHOVAH  reigns  ;  his  throne  is  high ; 
His  robes  are  light  and  majesty ; 

His  glory  shines  with  beams  so  bright, 
No  mortal  can  sustain  the  sight. 

2  His  terrors  keep  Ixie  world  in  awe  ; 
His  justice  guards  his  holy  law  ; 
His  love  reveals  a  smiling  face ; 

His  truth  and  promise  seal  the  grace. 

3  Through  all  his  works  his  wisdom  shines, 
And  baffles  Satan's  deep  designs  ; 

His  power  is  sovereign  to  fulfil 
The  Eoblest  counsels  of  his  will. 

4  And  will  this  glorious  Lord  descend 
To  be  my  Father  and  my  Friend  ? 
Then  let  my  songs  with  angels'  join  ; 
Heaven  is  secure,  if  God  be  mine. 

139.  CM.  Whit.. 

God  over  all, 

1  THE  Lord  our  God  is  Lord  of  all ; 

His  station  who  can  find  ? 
I  see  him  in  the  waterfall ; 
I  hear  him  in  the  wind. 

2  If  in  the  gloom  of  night  I  shroud, 

His  face  I  cannot  fly ; 
I  see  him  in  the  evening  cloud, 
And  in  the  morning  sky. 
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BJBING   AND    ATTRIBUTES    OF    GOD. 

3  He  lives,  he  reigns  in  every  land, 

From  winter's  polar  snows, 
To  where,  across  the  burning  sand^ 
The  blasting  meteor  glows. 

4  He  miles,  we  live ;  he  frowns,  we  die; 

Wq  hang  upon  his  word ; 
He  rears  his  mighty  arm  on  high. 
We  fall  before  his  sword. 

5  He  bids  hik  gales  the  fields  deform ; 

Then,  whm  his  thunders  cease. 
He  paints  his  rainbow  on  the  storm, 
And  lulls  the  winds  to  peace. 

140.  S.    M.  Watts. 

God  all  and  m  all. 

1  MY  God,  my  life,  my  love. 

To  thee,  to  thee  I  call ; 

I  cannot  live  if  thou  remove, 

For  thou  art  all  in  all. 

2  Thy  shining  grace  can  cheer 

This  dungeon  where  I  dwell ; 
'Tis  paradise  when  thou  art  here ; 
If  thou  depart,  'tis  hell. 

3  Not  all  the  harps  above 

Can  make  a  heavenly  place. 
If  God  his  residence  remove, 
Or  but  conceal  his  face. 

4  Nor  earth,  nor  all  the  sky, 

Can  one  delight  afford  ; 
No,  not  a  drop  of  real  joy, 
Without  thy  presence.  Lord. 

5  Thou  art  the  sea  of  love. 

Where  all  my  pleasures  roll ; 
The  circle  where  my  passions  move, 
And  centre  of  my  soul. 

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Z»£mG  AND    ATTRIBUTES    OF   GOD. 

141.  CM.  Watts 

God  all  in  all, 

1  MY  God,  my  portion,  and  my  love, 

My  everlasting  all, 
I've  none  but  thee  in  heaven  above, 
Or  on  this  earthly  ball. 

2  H,ow  vain  a  toy  is  glittering  wealth, 

If  once  compared  to  thee  ! 
Or  what's  my  safety,  or  my  health, 
Or  all  my  friends,  to  me  ? 

3  Were  I  possessor  of  the  earth, 

And  called  the  stars  my  own. 
Without  thy  graces,  and  thyself^ 
I  were  a  wretch  undone; 

4  Let  others  stretch  their  arms  Kke  seas, 

And  grasp  in  all  the  shore  ; 
Grant  me  the  visits  of  thy  grace. 
And  I  desire  no  more. 

142.  C.    H.    M.  Anon. 

The  sur^mssing  Glory  of  God* 

1  SINCE  o'er  thy  footstool  here  below 

Such  radiant  gems  are  strewn, 
0,  what  magnificence  must  glow, 

Great  God,  about  thy  throne  ! 
So  brilliant  here  these  drops  of  light  — 
There  the  full  ocean  rolls  —  how  bright ! 

2  If  night's  blue  curtain  of  the  sky. 

With  thousand  stars  inwrought. 
Hung  like  a  royal  canopy 

With  glittering  diamonds  fraught 
Be,  Lord,  thy  temple's  outer  veil. 
What  splendor  at  the  shrine  must  dwell ! 

3  The  dazzling  sun  at  noonday  hour. 

Forth  from  his  flaming  vase 
Flinging  o'er  earth  the  golden  shower, 
TiU  vale  and  mountain  blaze, 
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CREATION  AND   PROVIDENCE. 

But  slows,  0  Lord,  one  beam  of  thine : 
What,  then,  the  day  where  thou  dost  shine ! 
4  0,  how  shall  these  dim  eyes  endure 

That  noon  of  living  rays  ! 
Or  how  our  spirits,  so  impure, 

Upon  thy  glory  gaze  ! 
Anoint,  O  Lord,  anoint  our  sight, 
And  fit  us  for  that  world  of  light.     ♦ 


CREATION    AND    PROVIDENCE. 

143.  C.    M.  Watts. 

Creating  Wisdom, 

1  ETERNAL  Wisdom,  thee  we  praise  ; 

Thee  all  thy  creatures  sing ; 
With  thy  loved  name,  rocks,  hills,  and  seas, 
And  heaven's  high  palace  ring. 

2  Thy  hand,  how  wide  it  spread  the  sky ! 

How  glorious  to  behold  ! 
Tinged  with  the  blue  of  heavenly  dye, 
And  starred  with  sparkling  gold. 

3  Thy  glories  blaze  all  nature  round. 

And  strike  the  gazing  sight, 
Through  skies,  and  seas,  and  solid  ground, 
With  terror  and  delight. 

4  Almighty  power  and  equal  skill 

Shine  through  the  worlds  abroad, 
Our  souls  with  vast  amazement  fill, 
And  speak  the  Builder,  God. 

5  But  still,  the  wonders  of  thy  grace 

Our  warmer  "passions  move  ; 
Pity  divine  in  Jesus'  face  I 

We  see,  adore,  and  love. 
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CREATION  AND   PROVIDENCE. 

144.  ^'   M.  Wallace 

God  seen  in  his  Works, 

1  THERE'S  not  a  star  whose  twinkling  light 

Illumes  the  distant  earth, 
And  cheers  the  solemn  gloom  of  night, 
But  goodness  gave  it  birth. 

2  There's  not  a  cloud  whose  dews  distil 

Upon  the  parching  clod, 
And  clothe  with  verdure  vale  and  hill. 
That  is  not  sent  by  God. 

3  There's  not  a  place  in  earth's  vast  roi    J, 

In  ocean  deep,  or  air, 
Where  skill  and  wisdom  are  not  foura ; 
For  God  is  every  where. 

4  Around,  beneath,  below,. above, 

Wherever  space  extends, 
There  Heaven  displays  its  boundless  love, 
And  power  with  goodness  blends. 

145.  L.   M.  WATm 

The  Creation  and  Dissokdion  of  the  World, 

1  SING  to  the  Lord,  who  built  the  skies, 

The  Lord,  who  reared  this  stately  frame  ; 
Let  all  the  nations  sound  his  praise. 
And  lands  unknown  repeat  his  name. 

2  He  formed  the  seas,  and  formed  the  hills, 

Made  every  drop  and  every  dust. 
Nature  and  time,  with  all  their  wheels, 
And  put  them  into  motion  first. 

3  Now  from  his  high  imperial  throne 

He  looks  far  down  upon  the  spheres ; 
He  bids  the  shining  orbs  roU  on, 
And  round  he  turns  the  hasty  years. 

4  Thus  shall  this  moving  engine  last, 

Till  all  his  saints  are  gathered  in  ; 
Then  for  the  trumpet's  dreadful  blast, 
To  shake  it  all  to  dust  again ! 
81 


CREATION  AND   PROVIDENCE. 

5  Yet  when  the  sound  shall  tear  the  skies, 
And  lightning  bum  the  globe  below, 
Saints,  you  may  lift  your  joyful  eyes  ; 
There's  a  new  heaven  and  e^h  for  you. 

146.  L.    M.  Watts 

Creation^  Providence^  and  Grace* 

1  GIVE  to  our  God  immortal  praise ; 
Mercy  and  truth  are  all  his  ways  ; 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong ; 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 

2  He  built  the  earth,  he  spread  the  sky, 
And  fixed  the  starry  lights  on  high ; 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong ; 
Repeat  liis  mercies  in  your  song. 

3  He  sent  his  Son  with  power  to  save 
From  guilt,  and  darkness,  and  the  grave ; 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong ; 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 

4  Give  to  the  Lord  of  lords  renown, 
The  King  of  kings  with  glory  crown ; 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

When  lords  and  kings  are  known  no  more. 

147.  L.    M.  Watts. 

Creati07iy  Providence^  and  Redeinption. 

1  GREAT  is  the  Lord,  exalted  high, 

Above  all  powers  and  every  throne ; 
Whate'er  he  please,  in  earth  or  sea, 
Or  heaven  or  hell,  his  hand  hath  done. 

2  At  his  command  the  vapors  rise  ; 

The  lightnings  flash,  the  thunders  roar : 
He  pours  the  rain,  he  brings  the  wind 
And  tempest  from  his  airy  store. 

3  'Twas  he  those  dreadful  tokens  sent, 

O  Egypt,  through  thy  stubborn  land, 
Wlien  all  thy  first  born,  beasts  and  men, 
Fell  dead  by  his  avenging  hand. 
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CREATION  AND   PROVIDENCE. 

4  "What  mighty  nations,  mighty  king^, 

He  slew,  and  their  whole  country  gave 
To  Israel,  whom  his  hand  redeemed,    ♦ 
No  more  to  be  proud  Pharaoh's  slave ! 

5  His  power  the  same — the  same  his  grace, 

That  saves  us  from  the  hosts  of  hell ; 
And  heaven  he  gives  us  to  possess, 
Whence  those  apostate  angels  fell. 

148,  C:   M.  Watts. 

God  our  Creator  and  Preserver. 

1  WHEN  I  with  pleasing  wonder  stand, 

And  all  my  frame  survey. 
Lord,  'tis  thy  work  —  I  own  thy  hand 
That  built  my  humble  clay. 

2  My  flesh  with  fear  and  wonder  stands, 

The  product  of  thy  skill ; 
And  hourly  blessings  from  thy  hands 
Thy  thoughts  of  love  reveal. 

3  And  when  I  count  thy  mercies  o'er, 

They  fill  me  with  surprise  ; 
Not  all  the  sands  that  spread  the  shore 
To  equal  numbers  rise. 

4  These  on  my  heart  by  night  I  keep  ; 

How  kind,  how  dear  to  me ! 
O,  may  the  hour  that  ends  my  sleep 
Still  find  my  thoughts  with  thee  ! 

149.  L.   M.  Watts. 

Immutable  Perfections  and  Glory  of  God, 

1  HIGH  in  the  heaven^,  eternal  God, 

Thy  goodness  in  full  glory  shines ; 
Thy  .truth  shall  break  through  every  cloud 
That  veils  thy  just  and  wise  designs. 

2  Forever  firm  thy  justi(fe  stands. 

As  mountains  their  foundations  keep ; 
Wise  are  the  wonders  of  thy  hands, 
Thy  judgments  are  a  mighty  deep. 


OEEATION   AND   PROVIDElSrCE. 

3  O  God,  how  excellent  thy  grace, 

"Whence  all  our  hope  and  comfort  spring! 
The  sons  of  Adam^  in  distress, 
Fly  to  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 

4  From  the  provisions  of  thy  house, 

We  shall  be  fed  with  sweet  repast ; 
There  mercy,  like  a  river,  flows. 
And  brings  salvation  to  our  taste. 

5  Life,  like  a  fountain,  rich  and  free. 

Springs  from  the  presence  of  my  Lord ; 
And  in  thy  Kght  our  souls  shall  see 
The  glories  promised  in  thy  word. 

]50.  L.    M.  Watts 

Divine  Protection, 

1  UP  to  the  hills  I  lift  mine  eyes, 
Th'  eternal  hills  beyond  the  skies  ; 
Thence  all  her  help  my  soul  derives  ; 
There  my  almighty  Refuge  lives. 

2  He  hves !  the  everlasting  God, 

Who  built  the  world,  who  spread  the  flood : 
The*  heavens  with  all  their  hosts  he  made, 
And  the  dark  regions  of  the  dead. 

3  He  guides  our  feet,  he  guards  our  way ; 
His  morning  smiles  bless  all  the  day : 
He  spreads  the  evening  veil,  and  keeps 
The  silent  hours  while  Israel  sleeps. 

4  Israel  —  a  name  divinely  blest  — 
May  rise  secure,  securely  rest ; 
Thy  holy  Guardian's  wakeful  eyes 
Admit  no  slumber  or  surprise. 

5  No  sun  shall  smffte  thy  head  by  day ; 
Nor  the  pale  moon,  with  sickly  ray, 
Shall  blast  thy  couch ;  no  baleful  star 
Dart  his  malignant  fire  so  far. 


CBiEXATION   AND   PROVIDENCE. 

6  Should  earth  and  hell  with  malice  burn, 
Still  thou  shalt  go,  and  still  return, 
Safe  in  the  Lord  ;  his  heavenly  care 
Defends  thy  life  from  every  snare. 

151.  CM.  Watts. 

God  our  Preserver. 

1  LET  others  boast  how  strong  they  be, 

Nor  death  nor  danger  fear  ; 
But  we'll  confess,  O  Lord,  to  thee, 
What  feeble  things  we  are. 

2  Fresh  as  the  grass  our  bodies  stand. 

And  flourish  bright  and  gay^ 
A  blasting  wind  sweeps  o'er  the  land, 
And  fades  the  grass  away. 

3  Our  life  contains  a  thousand  springs. 

And  dies  if  one  be  gone ; 
Strange  that  a  harp  of  thousand  strings 
Should  keep  in  tune  so  long  ! 

4  But  'tis  our  God  supports  our  frame. 

The  God  who  built  us  first ; 
Salvation  to  th'  almighty  name. 
That  reared  us  from  the  dust. 

5  While  we  have  breath,  or  use  our  tongues, 

Our  Maker  we'll  adore ; 
His  Spirit  moves  our  heaving  lungs. 
Or  they  would  breathe  no  more. 

152.  S.    M.  Watts. 

Kindness  and  Mercy  of  God, 

1  MY  soul,  repeat  his  praise 

Whose  mercies  are  so  great. 
Whose  anger  is  so  slow  to  rise. 
So  ready  to  abate. 

2  His  power  subdues  our  sins, 

And  his  forgiving  love, 
Far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west, 
Dotli^U  jout  guilt  remove. 

8  8^ 


CREATION  AND   PROVIDENCE. 

3  High  as  the  heavens  are  raised 

Above  the  ground  we  tread, 
So  far  the  riches  of  his  grace 
Our  highest  thoughts  exceed. 

4  The  pity  of  the  Lord, 

To  those  that  fear  his  name, 

Is  such  as  tender  parents  feel ; 

He  knows  our  feeble  frame. 

5  Our  days  are  as  the  grass. 

Or  like  the  morning  flc^er  ; 
"When  blasting  winds  sweep  o'er  the  field, 

It  withers  in  an  hour. 

• 

6  But  thy  compassions,  Lord, 

To  endless  years  endure  ; 
And  children's  children  ever  find 
Thy  words  of  promise  sure. 

153.  L.   M.  Watts. 

Creation  and  Providence. 

1  MY  soul,  thy  great  Creator  praise  ; 
When  clothed  in  his  celestial  rays, 
He  in  full  majesty  appears. 

And  like  a  robe  his  glory  wears. 

2  The  heavens  are  for  his  curtains  spread ; 
Th'  unfathomed  deep  he  makes  his  bed ; 
Clouds  are  his  chariot,  when  he  flies, 
On  winged  storms,  across  the  skies. 

3  Vast  are  thy  works,  almighty  Lord ; 
All  nature  rests  upon  thy  word ; 

And  the  whole  race  of  creatures  stand, 
Waiting  their  portion  from  thy  hand. 

4  The  earth  stands  trembling  at  thy  stroke, 
And  at  thy  touch  the  mountains  smoke ; 
Yet  humble  souls  may  see  thy  face, 
And  tell  their  wants  to  sovereign  grace. 

J  86 


CREATION  AND   PROVIDENCE. 

6  In  thee  my  hopes  and  wishes  meet, 
And  make  my  meditations  sweet ; 
Thy  praises  shall  my  breath  employ, 
Till  it  expire  in  endless  joy. 

154.  C.   M.  Watts. 

Godf  as  seen  in  Natv/re, 

1  I  SING  th'  almighty  power  of  God, 

That  made  the  mountains  rise,  , 
That  spread  the  flowing  seas  abroad, 
And  built  the  lofty  skies. 

2  I  sing  the  wisdom  that  ordained 

The.  sun  to  rule  the  day ; 
The  moon  shines  full  at  his  command. 
And  all  the  stars  obey. 

3  I  sing  the  goodness  of  the  Lord, 

That  filled  the  earth  with  food ; 
He  formed  the  creatures  with  his  word, 
And  then  pronounced  them  good. 

4  Lord,  how  thy  wonders  are  displayed. 

Where'er  I  turn  mine  eye  ! 
If  I  survey  the  ground  I  tread, 
•       Or  gaze  upon  the  sky ! 

5  There's  not  a  plant  or  flower  below 

But  makes  thy  glories  known  ; 
And  clouds  arise,  and  tempests  blow. 
By  order  from  thy  throne. 

6  Creatures  that  borrow  life  from  thee     • 
*     Are  subject  to  thy  care  ; 

There's  not  a  place  where  we  can  flee. 
But  God  is  present  there. 

155.  L.     M.  DODDRIDGR 

Providential  Bounties  improved* 

1  FATHER  of  lights,  we  sing  thy  name. 
Who  kindlest  up  the  lamp  of  day  ; 
Wide  as  he  spreads  his  golden  flame, 
His  beams  thy  power  and  love  display. 

87 


CREATION  AND   PROVIDENCE; 

2  Fountain  of  good,  from  thee  proceed 

•The  copious  drops  of  genial  rain, 
Which^  o'er  the  hill  and  through  the  mead, 
Revive  the  grass,  and  swell  the  grain. 

3  Through  the  wide  world  thy  bounties  spread^; 

Yet  millions  of  our  guilty  race, 
Though  by  thy  daily  bounty  fed. 

Affront  thy  law,  and  spurn  thy  grace. 

4  Not  so  may  our  forgetful  hearts 

O'erlook  the  tokens  of  thy  care  ; 
But  what  thy  liberal  hand  imparts 
Still  own  in  praise,  still  ask  in  prayer. 

5  So  shall  our  suns  more  grateful  shine. 

And  showers  in  sweeter  drops  shall  fall, 
Wlien  all  our  hearts  and  lives  are  thine, 
And  thou,  O  God,  enjoyed  in  all. 

156.  C.   M.  CowPEa. 

The  Divine  Purpose  and  Providence* 

1  GOD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way, 

His  wonders  to  perform  ; 
He  plants  his  footsteps  in  the  sea, 

And  rides  upon  the  storm.  • 

2  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 

Of  never-failing  skill 
He  treasures  up  his  bright  designs, 
And  works  his  sovereign  will. 

3  1  e  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take ; 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  him  for  his  grace  ; 
Behind  a  frowning  providence 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast. 

Unfolding  every  hour 


CREATION  AND   PROVIDENCE, 

The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 
6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 
And  scan  his  work  in  vain ; 

God  is  his  own  interpreter, 
And  he  will  make  it  plain. 

X5?.  C.    M.  Fawcett, 

The  Ways  of  God  inscrutable. 

1  THY  way,  O  God,  is  in  the  sea 

Thy  paths  I  cannot  trace. 
Nor  comprehend  the  mystery 
Of  thine  unbounded  grace. 

2  Here  the  dark  veils  of  flesh  an^w  sense 

My  captive  soul  surround ; 
Mysterious  deeps  of  providence 
My  inward  thoughts  confound. 

3  As,  through  a  glass,  I  dimly  see 

The  wonders  of  thy  love. 
How  little  do  I  Imow  of  thee, 
Or  of  the  joys  above  ! 

4  Though  but  in  part  I  know  thy  will, 

I  bless  thee  for  the  sight :  ^ 
When  will  thy  love  the  whole  reveal 
In  glory's  clearer  light  ? 

5  In  rapture  shall  I  then  survey 

Thy  providence  and  grace. 
And  spend  an  everlasting  day 
^  ^       In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

158.  L.   M.  Watts. 

The  Darkness  of  Providence. 
1  LORD,  we  adore  thy  vast  designs, 
Th'  obscure  abyss  of  providence. 
Too  deep  to  sound  with  mortal  lines, 
Too  dark  to  view  with  feeble  sense. 
,     2  When  thou  dost  clothe  thine  awful  face 
In  angry  frowns,  without  a  smile, 


CJEIEATION-  ANI>  PROVIBENCEr 

We,  tlirough  the  cloud,  believe  thy  grace, 
Secure  of  thy  compassion  still. 

3  Through  seas  and  storms  of  deep  distress 

We  sail  by  faith,  and  not  by  sight ;  • 
Faith  guides  us  in  the  wilderness, 
Through  all  the  terrors  of  the  night. 

4  Dear  Father,  if  thy  lifted  rod 

Resolves  tp  scourge  us  he?3  below, 
Still  let  us  lean  upon  our  God  ; 

Thine  arm  shall  bear  us  safely  through. 

159.  L.    M.  Watts. 
Praise  for  Protection,  Grace,  ajid  Truth, 

1  MY  God,  in  whom  are  all  the  springs 

Of  boundless  love  and  grace  unknown, 
Hide  me  beneatJi  thy  spreading  wings 
Till  the  dark  cloud  be  overblown. 

2  Up  to  the  heavens  I  send  my  cry ; 

The  Lord  will  my  desires  perform ; 
He  sends  his  angels  from  the  sky. 

And  saves  me  from  the  threatening  storm. 

3  High  o'er  the  earth  his  mercy  reigns, 

And  reaches  to  the  utmost  sky ; 
His  truth  to  endless  years  remains, 
When  lower  worlds  dissolve  and  die. 

4  Be  thou  exalted,  O  my  God, 

Above  the  heavens  where  angels  dwell ; 
Thy  power  on  earth  be  known  abroad. 
And  land  to  land  thy  wonders  tell. 

160.  C.    M.  Hekve? 
Confidence  in  God's  Government* 

1  SINCE  all  the  varying  scenes  of  time 

God's  watchful  eye  surveys, 
O,  who  so  wise  to  choose  our  lot. 
Or  to  appoint  our  ways  ? 

2  Good  when  he  gives,  supremely  good, 

Nor  less  when  he  denies ; 
90 


*  CREATION   AND   PROVIDENCE. 

Afflictions  from  his  sovereign  hand 
Are  blessings  in  disguise. 

3  Why  should  we  doubt  a  Father's  love, 

So  constant  and  so  kind  ? 

To  his  unerring  gracious  will 

Be  every  wish  resigned. 

4  In  thy  fair  book  of  life  divine, 

My  God,  inscribe  my  name  ; 

There  let  it  fill  some  humble  place 

Beneath  my  Lord,  the  Lamb. 

161.  C.    M.  Watts, 

Forehnotoledge  and  Providence  of  God, 

1  LET  the  whole  race  of  creatures  lie 

Abased  before  the  Lord  : 
Whate'er  his  powerful  hand  has  formed 
He  governs  with  a  word. 

2  Ten  thousand  ages  ere  the  skies 

Were  into  motion  brought, 
All  the  long  years  and  worlds  to  come 
Stood  present  to  his  thought. 

3  There's  not  a  spari'ow,  nor  a  worm, 

Overlooked  in  his  decrees  : 

He  raises  monarchs  to  a  throne, 

Or  sinks,  with  equal  ease. 

4  If  light  attend  the  course  we  go, 

'Tis  he  provides  the  rays  ; 
And  'tis  his  hand  that  hides  the  sun. 
If  darkness  cloud  our  days. 

5  Trusting  thy  wisdom,  God  of  love, 

We  would  not  wish  to  know 
What,  in  the  book  of  thy  decrees, 
Awaits  us  here  below. 

6  Be  this  alone  our  fervent  prayer :  — 

Whate'er  our  lot  shall  be,  — 
Or  joys,  or  sorrows,  —  may  they  form 
Our  souls  for  heaven  and  thee. 
91 


CREATION   AND   PKOVIDENCE. 
X02.  'S*     M-  MONTGOMEEY. 

Praise  for  Mercies. 

1  0,  BLESS  the  Lord,  my  soul ; 

His  grace  to  thee  proclaim  ; 
And  all  that  is  within  me  join 
To  bless  his  holy  name. 

2  0,  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ; 

His  mercies  bear  in  mind  ; 
Forget  not  all  his  benefits  : 
The  Lord  to  thee  is  kind. 

3  He  will  not  always  chide  ; 

He  will  with  patience  wait ; 
His  wrath  is  ever  slow  to  rise, 
And  ready  to  abate. 

4  The  Lord  forgives  thy  sins, 

Prolongs  thy  feeble  l)reath  ; 
He  healeth  thine  infirmities, 
And  ransoms  thee  from  death. 

5  He  clothes  thee  with  his  love, 

Upholds  thee  with  his  truth ; 
And,  like  the  eagle,  he  renews 
The  vigor  of  thy  youth. 

6  Then  bless  his  holy  name 

Whose  grace  hath  made  thee  whole, 
Whose  loving  kindness  crowns  thy  days ; 
O,  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul. 

1()3.  CM.  Watts 

God  our  Portion. 

1  GOD,  my  supporter  and  my  hope, 

My  help  forever  near, 
Thine  arm  of  mercy  held  me  up. 
When  sinking  in  despair. 

2  Thy  counsels.  Lord,  shall  guide  my  feet 

Through  this  dark  wilderness  ; 
Thine  hand  conduct  me  near  thy  seat, 
To  dweU  before  thy  face. 
92 


CRITATION  AND   PROVIDENCE; 

3  Were  I  in  heaven  without  my  God, 

'Twould  be  no  joy  to  me  ; 
And  whilst  this  earth  is  my  abode, 
I  long  for  none  but  thee. 

4  What  if  the  springs  of  life  were  broke, 

And  flesh  and  heart  should  faint  ? 
God  is  my  soul's  eternal  rock, 
The  strength  of  every  saint. 

5  But  to  draw  near  to  thee,  my  God, 

Shall  be  my  sweet  employ ; 
My  tongue  shall  sound  thy  works  abroad, 
And  tell  the  world  my  joy. 

164.  c.  M.  pi« 

God  our  Guardian, 

1  ON  God  we  build  our  sure  defence  ; 

In  God  our  hopes  repose  ; 
His  hand  protects  our  varying  life. 
And  guards  us  from  our  foes. 

2  Our  minds  shall  be  serene  and  calm, 

Lil^e  Siloa's  peaceful  flood, 
Whose  soft  and  silver  streams  refresh 
The  city  of  our  God. 

3  We  to  the  mighty  Lord  of  hosts 

Securely  will  resort ; 
For  refuge  fly  to  Jacob's  God, 
^  Our  succor  and  support. 

165,  S.    M.  Watts. 

God  our  Shepherd. 

1  THE  Lord  my  Shepherd  is  ;       ^ 

I  shall  be  well  supplied ; 
Since  he  is  mine,  and  I  am  hisj 
What  can  I  want  beside  ? 

2  He  leads  me  to  the  place 

Where  heavenly  pasture  grows, 
Where  living  waters  gently  pass. 
And  full  salvation  flows. 
93 


CREATION  AND   PROVIDENCE. 

3  If  e'er  I  go  astray, 

He  doth  my  soul  reclaim, 
And  guides  me,  in  Hs  own  right  way, 
For  his  mc  st  hoi}  name. 

4  While  he  affords  his  aid, 

I  cannot  yield  to  fear  ; 
Though  I  should  walk  through  death's  dark  shade, 
My  Shepherd's  with  me  there. 

166.  L.    M.    6  L.  Addison. 

God  our  Shepherd, 

1  THE  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare. 
And  feed  me  with  a  shepherd's  care  ; 
His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply, 
And  guard  me  with  a  watchful  eye : 
My  noonday  walks  he  shall  attend, 
And  all  my  midniglit  hours  defend. 

2  When  in  the  sultry  glebe  I  faint, 
Or  on  the  thirsty  mountain  pant, 
To  fertile  vales  and  dewy  meads 
My  weary,  wandering  steps  he  leads. 
Where  peaceful  rivers,  soft  and  slow, 
Amid  the  verdant  landscape  flow. 

3  Though  in  a  bare  and  rugged  way,  ,, 
Through  d.e^  ious,  onely  wilds  I  stray, 
Thy  bounty  shall  my  pains  beguile ; 

The  barren  wilderness  shall  smile, 

With  sudden  greens  and  herbage  crowned ; 

And  streams  shall  murmur  all  around. 

4  Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread, 
With  gloomy  horrors  overspread. 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  fear  no  ill ; 
For  thou,  O  Lord,  art  with  me  still : 
Thy  friendly  crook  shall  give  me  aid, 
And  guide  me  through  the  dreadful  shade. 

94 


CREi..TION  AND   PROVIDENCE. 
\Q7.  S.     M.  DODDEIDQH. 

God*s  Care  a  Remedy  for  ours, 

1  HOW  gentle  God's  commands  ! 

How  kind  his  precepts  are  ! 
Come,  cast  your  burdens  on  the  Lord, 
And  trust  his  constant  care. 

2  His  bounty  will  provide  ; 

His  saints  securely  dwell ; 
That  hand  which  bears  creation  up 
Shall  guard  his  children  well. 

3  Why  should  this  anxious  load 

Press  down  your  weary  mind  ? 
O,  seek  your  heavenly  Father's  throne, 
And  peace  and  comfort  find. 

4  His  goodness  stands  approved, 

Unchanged  from  day  to  day  ; 
rU  drop  my  burden  at  his  feet. 
And  bear  a  song  away. 

168.  CM.  Watts. 

The  Works  of  God  recounted  to  Posterity, 

1  LET  children  hear  the  mighty  deeds 

Which  God  performed  of  old. 
Which  in  our  younger  years  we  saw. 
And  which  our  fathers  told. 

2  He  bids  us  make  his  glories  known. 

His  works  of  power  and  grace  ; 
And  we'll  convey  his  wonders  down 
Through  every  rising  race. 

3  Our  lips  shall  tell  them  to  our  sons, 

And  they  again  to  theirs, 
That  generations  yet  unborn 
May  teach  them  to  their  heirs. 

4  Thus  shall  they  learn,  in  God  alone 

Their  hope  securely  stands. 
That  they  may  ne'er  forget  his  works, 
But  practise  his  commands. 
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CREATION  AND   PROVIDENCE. 

169.  C.   M.  Steels. 

A  grateful  Retrospect* 

1  ALMIGHTY  Father,  gracious  Lord^ 

Kind  Guardian  of  my  days, 

Thy  mercies  let  my  heart  record 

la  songs  of  grateful  praise. 

2  In  life's  first  dawn,  my  tender  frame 

Was  thy  indulgent  care, 
Long  ere  I  could  pronounce  thy  name, 
Or  breathe  the  infant  prayer. 

8  Each  rolling  year  new  favors  brought 
From  thy  exhaustless  store  ; 
But  ah  !  in  vain  my  laboring  thought 
Would  count  thy  mercies  o'er. 

4  Yet  I  adore  thee,  gracious  Lord, 

For  favors  more  divine  — 
That  I  have  known  thy  sacred  word. 
Where  all  thy  glories  shine. 

5  Lord,  when  this  mortal  frame  decays, 

And  every  weakness  dies. 
Complete  the  wonders  of  thy  grace. 
And  raise  me  to  the  skies. 

6  Then  shall  my  joyful  powers  unite 

In  more  exalted  lays. 
And  join  the  happy  sons  of  light 
In  everlasting  praise. 
96 


CHRIST. 


CHRIST. 

]|^  J^  Q  ^  7s.  BULPINCH. 

**  The  Dayspring  from  on  high.** 

1  TOILING  through  the  livelong  night,        ■ 

Faint,  uncertain  of  his  way. 

How  the  traveller  hails  the  light, 

Herald  of  the  coming  day  ! 

2  Thus,  when  fraud  and  rapine  threw 

O'er  the  world  their  cloud  afar. 
On  the  good  man's  raptured  view 
Broke  the  dawn  of  Judah's  star. 

3  Tears  of  joy  and  gratitude 

Hailed  the  Baptist's  natal  morn. 
For  the  heavenly  light  renewed, 
For  another  prophet  born ; — 

4  Bom  to  go  before  the  face 

Of  Judea's  Savior  King, 
Tidings  of  celestial  grace 

To  the  mourning  land  to  bring. 

5  Thus  began  the  song  of  praise 

For  the  dayspring's  earliest  ray  ; 
How  shou-d  we  the  anthem  raise 
For  the  gospel's  perfect  day  ! 


171. 


L.   M.    6  L.  T.  Moore. 

The  Song  of  Angels', 

AEKAYED  in  clouds  of  golden  light. 

More  bright  than  heaven's  resplendent  bow, 

Jehovah's  angel  comes  by  night 
To  bless  the  sleeping  world  below ; 

How  s(^t  the  music  of  his  tongue!  I 

How  sweet  the  Jiallowed  strains  he  sung ! 
9  97 


CHRIST. 

2  Good  will  henceforth  to  man  be  given ; 

The  light  of  glory  beams  on  earth ; 
Let  angels  tune  the  harps  of  heaven, 

And  saints  below  rejoice  with  mirth : 
On  Bethlehem's  plains  the  shepherds  sing, 
And  Judah's  children  hail  their  King. 

172.  c.  M.  seabs. 

Christmas  Hymn, 

1  CALM  on  the  listening  ear  of  night 

Come  heaven's  melodious  strains, 
Where  wild  Judea  stretches  far 
Her  silver-mantled  plains. 

2  Celestial  choirs,  from  courts  above, 
-  ''        Shed  sacred  glories  there, 

And  angels,  with  their  sparkling  lyres, 
Make  music  on  the  air. 

3  The  answering  hills  of  Palestine 

Send  back  the  glad  reply. 
And  greet,  from  all  their  holy  heights, 
The  dayspring  from  on  high. 

4  O'er  the  blue  depths  of  Gahlee 

There  comes  a  holier  calm. 
And  Sharon  waves,  in  solemn  praise, 
Her  silent  groves  of  palm. 

5  "  Glory  to  God  ! "  the  sounding  skies 

Loud  with  their  anthems  ring !  — 
"  Peace  to  the  earth,  good  will  to  men, 
From  heaven's  eternal  King ! " 

6  Light  on  thy  hills,  Jerusalem  ! 

The  Savior  now  is  born  ; 
And  bright  on  Bethle'm's  joyous  plains 
Breaks  the  first  Christmas  morn. . 

J^  7  Q  ^  7s.  RippoN's  Coll. 

Song  of  the  Angels » 
1  HAUK!  the  herald  angels  sing, 
"  Glory  to  the  new-bom^King ; 
98 


CHRIST. 

Peace  on  earth  and  mercy  mild ; 
God  and  sinners  reconciled." 

2  Joyful,  all  ye  nations,  rise  ; 
Join  the  triumph  of  the  skies  ; 
With  th'  angelic  host  proclaim, 
"  Christ  is  born  in  Bethlehem." 

3  See  !  he  lays  his  glory  by. 
Born  that  man  no  more  may  die ; 
Born  to  raise  the  sons  of  earth ; 
Born  to  give  them  second  birth. 

a  Hail,  the  holy  Prince  of  Peace  ! 
Hail,  the  Sun  tf  Righteousness  ! 
Light  and  life  to  all  he  brings, 
Risen  with  healing  in  his  wings 

5  Let  us,  then,  with  angels  sing, 
"  Glory  to  the  new-born  King  ; 
Peace  on  earth  and  mercy  mild ; 
God  and  sinners  reconciled." 


171 


H.    M.  Sahsbuhy  Goll 

The  Song  of  Angels. 

1  HARK !  what  celestial  sounds ! 

What  music  fills  the  air  ! 
Soft  warbling  to  the  mom. 

It  strikes  the  ravished  ear : 
Now  all  is  still ;  I  In  tuneful  notes. 

Now  wild  it  floats       1  Loud,  sweet,  and  shrill. 

2  Th'  angelic  hosts  descend. 

With  harmony  divine : 
See  how  from  heaven  they  bend, 

And  in  full  chorus  join  : 
**  Fear  not,"  say  they;  I  Jesus,  your  King, 
"Great  joy  we  bring:  I  Is  born  to-day." 

3  He  comes  your  souls  to  save 

From  death's  eternal  gloom ; 

99 


CHRIST. 

To  realiiis  of  bliss  and  light 
He  lifts  you  from  the  tomb  : 
Your  voices  raise,       I  Your  songs  unite 
With  sons  of  light ;    I  Of  endless  praise. 
4  Glory  to  God  on  high ! 

Ye  mortals,  spread  the  sound, 
And  let  your  raptures  fly 
To  earth's  remotest  bound  ; 
For  peace  on  earth,    I  To  man  is  given, 
From  God  in  heaven,  I  At  Jesus'  birth. 

175.  8s   &   7s.  CAwooa. 

Song  of  the  Angels  of  BetJilehem, 

1  HARK  !  what  mean  those  holy  voices, 

Sweetly  sounding  through  the  skies  ? 
Lo,  th'  angelic  host  rejoices  ; 
Heavenly  hallelujahs  rise. 

2  Listen  to  the  wondrous  story 

.  Which  they  chant  in  hymns  of  joy: 
"  Glory  in  the  highest,  glory  ! 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high  ! 

3  "  Peace  on  earth,  good  will  from  heaven, 

Eeaching  far  as  man  is  found : 
Souls  redeemed  and  sins  forgiven  : 
Loud  our  golden  harps  shall  sound. 

4  "  Christ  is  born,  the  great  Anointed  ; 

Heaven  and  earth  his  praises  sing : 
O,  receive  whom  God  appointed 

For  your  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King !  ** 

5  Let  us  learn  the  wondrous  story 

Of  our  great  Eedeemer's  birth ; 
Spread  the  brightness  of  his  glory. 
Till  it  cover  all  the  earth. 

176.  C.    p.    M.  MissRoswB. 
Christmas  Hymn. 

1  0,  LET  your  mingling  voices  rise. 
In  grateful  rapture,  to  the  skies, 
100 


CHRIST. 

And  hail  a  Savior's  birth ! 
Let  songs  of  joy  the  day  proclaim, 
When  Jesus  all-triumphant  came 

To  bless  the  sons  of  earth. 

2  He  came  to  bid  the  weary  rest, 

.  To  heal  the  sinner's  wounded  breast. 
To  bind  the  broken  heart, 
To  spread  the  light  of  truth  around, 
And  to  the  world's  remotest  bound 
The  heavenly  gi  ft  impart. 

3  He  came  our  trembling  souls  to  save 
From  sin,  from  sorrow,  and  the  grave, 

And  chase  our  fears  away  ; 
Victorious  over  death  and  time, 
To  lead  us  to  a  happier  chme. 

Where  reigns  eternal  day. 

177.  CM.  tatb. 

Joy  of  Angels  at  the  Savior's  Birth, 

1  WHILE  shepherds  watched  their  flocks  by  night, 

All  seated  on  the  ground, 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down, 
And  glory  shone  around. 

2  "  Fear  not,"  said  he,  for  mighty  dread 

Had  seized  their  troubled  mind  ; 
"  Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 
To  you  and  all  mankind. 

3  "  To  you,  in  David's  town,  this  day 

Is  born,  of  David's  line. 
The  Savior,  who  is  Christ,  the  Lord, 
And  this  shall  be  the  sign :  — 

4  "  The  heavenly  babe  you  there  shall  find, 

To  human  view  displayed, 
All  meanly  wrapped  in  swathing  bands, 
And  in  a  manger  laid." 

5  Thus  spake  the  seraph ;  and  forthwith 

Appeared  a  shining  throng 
,  •     9*  101 


CHRIST. 

Of  angels,  praising  God,  who  thus 
Addressed  their  joyful  song :  — 
6  "  All  glory  be  to  God  on  high. 
And  to  the  earth  be  peace  ; 

Good  will,  henceforth,  from  heaven  to  men, 
Begin,  and  never  cease  !  " 

\7S.  H.    M.  Reed's  Coll. 

Joy  at  ImmanueVs  Birth, 

1  HAEK  !  hark  !  the  notes  of  joy 

Roll  o'er  the  heavenly  plains. 
And  seraphs  find  employ 

For  their  subhmest  strains  ; 
Some  new  delight  in  heaven  is  known  ; 
Loud  sound  the  harps  around  the  throne. 

2  Hark !  hark  !  the  sounds  draw  nigh  ; 

The  joyful  hosts  descend  ; 
The  Lord  forsakes  the  sky ; 
To  earth  his  footsteps  bend : 
He  comes  to  bless  our  fallen  race ; 
He  comes  with  messages  of  grace. 

3  Bear,  bear  the  tidings  round  ; 

Let  every  mortal  know 
What  love  in  God  is  found. 

What  pity  he  can  show  ; 
Ye  winds  that  blow,  ye  waves  that  roll, 
Convey  the  news  from  pole  to  pole. 

4  Strike,  strike  the  harps  again 

To  great  Immanuel's  name ; 
Arise,  ye  sons  of  men. 

And  all  his  grace  proclaim : 
Angels  and  men,  wake  every  string ; 
'Tis  God  the  Savior's  praise  we  sing. 

179.  CM.  Medley. 

Glory  to  God  in  the  highest. 

1  MORTALS,  awake ;  with  angels  join, 
And  diant  the  solemn  lay ; 

102  *  . 


CHRIST. 

Joj,  love,  and  gratitude  combine 
To  hail  th'  auspicious  day. 

2  In  heaven  the  rapturous  song  began, 

And  sweet  seraphic  fire 
Through  all  the  shining  legions  ran, 
And  strung  and  tuned  the  lyre. 

3  Swift  through  the  vast  expanse  it  fiew, 

And  loud  the  echo  rolled  ; 
The  theme,  the  song,  the  joy  was  new  ; 
^was  more  than  heaven  could  hold. 

4  Down  through  the  portals  of  the  sky 

Th'  impetuous  torrent  ran  ; 
And  angels  flew,  with  eager  joy. 
To  bear  the  news  to  man. 
6  With  joy  the  chorus  we  repeat  — • 
Glory  to  God  on  high  ! 
Good  will  and  peace  are  now  complete ; 
Jesus  is  born  to  die. 
6  Hail,  Prince  of  life,  forever  hail ! 
Eedeemer,  Brother,  Friend ! 
Though  earth,  and  time,  and  life  shall  fail, 
Thy  praise  shall  never  end. 

180.  S.  M.  WAitt. 

The  Nativity  of  Christ, 

1  BEHOLD,  the  grace  appears. 

The  blessing  promised  long ; 

Angels  announce  the  Savior  near, 

In  this  triumphant  song :  — 

2  "  Glory  to  God  on  high. 

And  heavenly  peace  on  earth ; 
Good  will  to  men,  to  angels  joy, 
At  the  Redeemer's  birth." 

3  In  worship  so  divine 

Let  men  employ  their  tongues ; 
With  the  celestial  host  we  join, 
And  loud  repeat  their  songs :  — 

103 


CHRIST. 

4  "  Glory  to  God  on  high, 

And  heavenly  peace  on  earth ; 
Good  will  to  men,  to  angels  joy, 
At  our  Redeemer's  birth." 

181.  8s.  &    7s.  Epis.  Coll. 

Christ  the  Savior  born* 

1  HAIL,  thou  long-expected  Jesus  ! 

Born  to  set  thy  people  free  ; 
From  our  sins  and  fears  release  us ; 
Let  us  find  our  rest  in  thee. 

2  Israel's  strength  and  consolation, 

Hope  of  all  the  saints,  thou  art ; 
Long  desired  of  every  nation, 
Joy  of  every  waiting  heart. 

3  Born  thy  people  to  deliver ; 

Born  a  child,  yet  God  our  King ; 
Born  to  reign  in  us  forever ; 

Now  thy  gracious  kingdom  bring. 

4  By  thine  own  eternal  Spirit, 

Rule  in  all  our  hearts  alone  ; 
■      By  thine  all-sufficient  merit. 

Raise  us  to  thy  glorious  throne. 

1 Q^ ^  7s.  Spirit  of  the  Psalms. 

Birth  of  Christ, 

1  HAIL,  all  hail,  the  joyful  morn  ! 

Tell  it  forth  from  earth  to  heaven, 
That  to  us  a  child  is  born, 
That  to  us  a  son  is  given. 

2  Angels,  bending  from  the  sky. 

Chanted  at  the  wondrous  birth  — 
"  Glory  be  to  God  on  high  ; 

Peace,  good  will  to  man  on  earth.** 

3  Join  we  then  our  feeble  lays 

To  the  chorus  of  the  sky, 
And,  in  songs  of  grateful  praise, 
Glory  give  to  Go3  on  high. 
104 


CHRIST. 

13^.  C.    M.      Spirit  OP  THE  FsAlka* 

T'he  guiding  Star.  » 

1  BRIGrHT  was  the  guiding  star  that  led, 

With  mild,  benignant  ray, 

The  Gentiles  to  the  lowly  bed 

"Where  our  Redeemer  lay. 

2  But  lo,  a  brighter,  clearer  light 

Now  points  to  his  abode  ; 
It  shines  through  sin  and  sorrow's  night, 
To  guide  us  to  our  Lord. 

3  0,  haste  to  follow  where  it  leads  ; 

The  gracious  call  obey  ; 
Be  rugged  wilds  or  flowery  meads 
The  Christian's  destined  way. 

4  0,  gladly  tread  the  narrow  path. 

While  light  and  grace  are  given ; 
Who  meekly  follow  Christ  on  earth 
Shall  reign  with  him  in  heaven. 

184.  8s    &    7s.  Ch.  Psalmist. -^^ 

The  Incarnation. 

1  SHEPHERDS,  hail  the  wondrous  stranger! 

Now  to  Bethle'm  speed  your  way  ; 
Lo,  in  yonder  humble  manger, 
Christ,  the  Lord,  is  born  to-day. 

2  Christ,  by  prophets  loug  predicted; 

Joy  of  Israel's  chosen  race  ; 
Light  to  Gentiles  long  afflicted, 
Lost  in  error's  darkest  maze. 

3  Bright  the  star  of  your  salvation, 

Pointing  to  his  rude  abode ; 
Rapturous  news  for  every  nation : 
Mortals,  now  behold  your  God. 

4  Glad  we  trace  th'  amazing  story 

Angels  leave  their  bliss  to  tell ; 
Theme  sublime,  replete  with  glory  — 
Sinners  saved  from  death  and  hell. 
105 


CHRIST. 

XoO  C!.    M.  LlYEEMOBB, 

|.  The  Coming  of  Christ, 

1  GLORY  to  God,  and  peace  on  earth, 

Was  once  by  angels  sung ; 
Glad  tidings  of  a  Savior's  birth 
Through  plains  of  Bethle'm  rung. 

2  He  came  to  make  the  feeble  strong, 

To  heal  the  deaf  and  blind, 
To  give  the  dumb  the  voice  of  song. 
And  free  the  captive  mind. 

3  He  came  the  light  of  life  to  show  — 

The  true  and  living  way, 
Where  streams  of  joy  unceasing  flow, 
And  lead  to  endless  day. 

4  Glory  to  God !  the  gospel's  sound 

Our  churches  echo  still ; 
Spread  it,  0  Lord,  the  world  around. 
And  with  its  spirit  fill. 

186.  C.   M.  Watts. 

Effects  of  the  Mission  of  Christ. 

1  JOY  to  the  world,  the  Lord  is  come  ! 

Let  earth  receive  her  King  ; 
Let  every  heart  prepare  him  room, 
And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 

2  Joy  to  the  earth,  the  Savior  reigns  ! 

Let  men  their  songs  employ  ; 
While  fields  and  floods,  rocks,  hills,  and  plains 
Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 

3  No  more  let  sins  and  sorrows  grow, 

Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground  ; 
He  comes  to  make  his  blessings  flow 
As  far  as  sin  is  found. 

4  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace, 

And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  his  righteousness. 
And  wonders  of  his  love. 


CHRIST. 

187.  L.  M.  WATO. 

Christ's  Incarnation. 

1  THE  Lord  is  come;  the  heavens  proclaim 
His  birth ;  the  nations  learn  his  name : 
An  unknown  star  directs  the  road 

Of  eastern  sages  to  their  God. 

2  All  je  bright  armies  of  the  skies, 
Go  worship  where  the  Savior  lies ; 
Angels  and  kings  before  him  bow, 
Those  gods  on  high  and  gods  below. 

3  Let  idols  totter  to  the  ground, 

And  their  own  worshippers  confound ; 
But  Judah  shout,  and  Zion  sing, 
And  earth  confess  her  sovereign  King. 


188. 


C.   M.  Doddridge. 

Design  of  Chrisfs  Advent.  , 

1  HARK,  the  glad  sound !  the  Savior  comes, 

The  Savior  promised  long ! 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne. 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

2  He  comes,  the  prisoner  to  release, 

Li  Satan's  bondage  held ; 
The  gates  of  brass  before  him  burst, 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 

3  He  comes,  from  thickest  films  of  vice 

To  clear  the  mental  ray. 
And  on  the  eyes  oppressed  with  night 
To  pour  celestial  day. 

4  He  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 

The  bleeding  soul  to  cure. 
And,  with  the  treasures  of  his  grace, 
Enrich  the  humble  poor. 

5  Our  glad  hosannas,  Prince  of  Peace, 

Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim, 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  thy  beloved  name. 
107 


CHEIST. 

189.  8S,   6,    &     5s.  MADAi^'i  C|lU 

Christmas  Morn* 

!'?      1  LIFT  up  your  heads  in  joyful  hope, 
Salute  the  happy  mom : 
Each  heavenly  power 
Proclaim  the  glad  hour  ; 
Loj  Jesus  the  Savior  is  bom ! 

2  All  glory  be  to  God  on  high  ; 
To  him  all  praise  is  due  ; 

The  promise  is  sealed, 
The  Savior's  revealed, 
And  proves  that  the  record  is  true. 

3  Let  joy  around  like  rivers  flow ; 
Flow  on,  and  stiU  increase  ; 

Spread  o'er  the  glad  earth 
c'  At  Immanuel's  birth, 

For  heaven  and  earth  are  at  peace. 
^1     4  Now  the  good  wiU  of  God  is  shown 
Towards  Adam's  helpless  race  ; 
Messiah  is  come 
To  ransom  his  own. 
To  save  them  by  infinite  grace. 

190.  C.   M.  Wesley. 
A  Light  to  lighten  the  Gentiles* 

1  THE  race  that  long  in  darkness  pined 

Have  seen  a  glorious  light ; 
The  people  dwell  in  day  who  dwelt 
Li  death's  surrounding  night. 

2  To  hail  thy  rise,  thou  better  Sun, 

The  gathering  nations  come 
With  joy,  as  when  the  reapers  bear 
The  harvest  treasures  home. 

3  To.  us  a  Child  of  hope  is  bom,  \ 

To  us  a  Son  is  giv<pn ; 
And  him  shall  aU  the  earth  obey, 
And  all  tbe  hosts  of  heaven, 


CHRIST. 

4  His  name  shall  be  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

Forevermore  adored, 
The  Wonderful,  the  Counsellor, 
The  great  and  mighty  Lord. 

5  His  power  increasing  still  shall  spread; 

His  reign  no  end  shall  know ; 
His  throne  shall  justice  guard  above, 
And  peace  abound  below. 

191.  C.     M.  LOOA* 

Blessings  of  Christ* s  Advent* 

1  MESSIAH,  at  thy  glad  approach 

The  howling  wincfi  are  still ; 

Thy  praises 'fill  the  lonely  waste, 

And  breathe  from  every  hill. 

2  The  hidden  fountains,  at  thy  call, 

Their  sacred  stores  unlock  ; 
Loud  in  the  desert  sudden  streams 
Burst  living  from  the  rock. 

3  The  incense  of  the  spring  ascends 

Upon  the  morning  gale ; 
Red  o'er  the  hill  the  roses  bloom, 
The  lilies  in  the  vale. 

4  Renewed,  the  earth  a  robe  of  l%ht, 

A  robe  of  beauty  wears. 
And  in  new  heavens  a  brighter  Sun 
Leads  on  the  promised  years. 

5  Let  Israel  to  the  Prince  of  Peace 

The  loud  hosanna  sfng : 
With  hallelujahs  and  with  hymns, 
O  Zion,  hail  thy  King ! 

192,  L'  M.  DoDDRiDaa. 

Excellency  of  Christ, 

1  WHEN  at  this  distance.  Lord,  we  trace 
The  various  glories  of  thy  face, 
What  transjkrt  pours  o'er  all  our  breast, 
And  charms  our  cares  and  woes  to  rest ! 
10  109 


CHRIST. 

Away,  ye  dreams  of  mortal  joy : 
Raptures  divine  my  thoughts  employ ; 
I  see  the  King  of  glory  shine ; 
I  feel  his  love,  and  call  him  mine. 
3  Yet  still,  0  Lord,  my  waiting  eyes 
To  nobler  visions  long  to  rise  ; 
That  grand  assembly  would  I  join, 
Where  all  thy  saints  around  thee  shine. 

193.  L-     M.  WATTS. 

Example  of  Christ* 

1  MY  dear  Redeemer,  and  my  Lord, 
I  read  my  duty  in  thy  word ; 

But  in  thy  life  the  law  appears 
Drawn  out  in  living  characters. 

2  Such  was  thy  truth,  and  such  thy  zeal, 
Such  deference  to  thy  Father's  will, 

•      Such  love,  and  meekness  so  divine, 

I  would  transcribe,  and  make  them  mine. 

3  Cold  mountains  and  the  midnight  air 
Witnessed  the  fervor  of  thy  prayer ; 
The  desert  thy  temptations  knew. 
Thy  conflict  and  thy  victory,  too. 

4  Be  thou  my  pattern ;  may  I  bear 
More  fcf  thy  gracious  image  here ; 
Then  G^d,  the  Judge,  shall  own  my  name 
Among  th^  followers  of.  the  Lamb. 

194.  C.     M.  CURTIS^S  COIJU 

Miraales  of  Christ. 

1  AND  didst  thou,  Jesus,  condescend, 

When  veiled  in  human  clay. 
To  heal  the  sick,  the  lame,  the  blind, 
And  drive  disease  away  ? 

2  Didst  thou  regard  the  beggar's  cry, 

And  cause  the  blind  to  see  ? 
Thou  Son  of  David,  heaj —  0,  hear— 
5       Have  mercy,  too,  on  me, 
no 


CHRIST. 

3  And  didst  thou  pity  mortal  woe, 

And  sight  and  health  restore  ? 

0,  pity,  Lord,  and  save  my  soul 

Which  needs  thy  mercy  more 

4  Didst  thou  thy  trembling  servant  raise, 

When  sinking  in  the  wave  ? 
I  perish,  Lord ;  0,  save  my  soul ; 
For  thau  alone  canst  save. 


195 


L.   M.  Rtjsseli.. 

**  That  ye,  through  his  Poverty y  might  he  rich^* 

1  O'ER  the  dark  wave  of  GaKlee 

The  gloom  of  twilight  gathers  fast ; 
And  on  the  waters  drearily 

Descends  the  fitful  evening  blast. 

2  The  weary  bird  hath  left  the  air, 

And  sunk  into  his  sheltered  nest ; 
The  wandering  beast  has  sought  his  lair, 
And  laid  him  down  to  welcome  rest. 

3  Still  near  the  lake,  with  weary  tread, 

Lingers  a  form  of  humankind ; 
And  on  his  lone,  unsheltered  head 

Flows  the  chill  night  damp  of  the  wind. 

4  Why  s'eeks  he  not  a  home  of  rest  ? 

Why  seeks  he  not  a  pillowed  bed  ? 

Beasts  have  their  dens,  the  bird  its  nest ; 

He  hath  not  where  to  lay  his  head. 

0  Such  was  the  lot  he  freely  chose, 

To  bless,  to  save  the  human  race ; 
And  through  his  poverty  there  flows 
A  rich,  full  stream  of  heavenly  grace. 

L.   M.  Watts, 

Miracles  of  Christ, 

1  BEHOLD,  the  blind  their  sight  receive ! 
Behold,  the  dead  awake  and  live. 

The  dumb  ^eak  wonders,  and  the  lame 
Leap  Hke  the  hart,  and  bless  his  name. 
Ill 


196 


CHRIST. 

2  Thus  doth  th'  eternal  Spirit  own 
And  seal  the  mission  of  the  Son ; 
The  Father  vindicates  his  cause, 
"While  he  hangs  bleeding  on  the  cross. 

3  He  dies  —  the  heavens  in  mourning  stood ; 
He  rises,  and  appears  a  God  ; 

Behold  the  Lord  ascending  high, 
No  more  to  bleed,  no  more  to  die. 

4  Hence  and  forever  from  my  heart 
I  bid  my  doubts  and  fears  depart ; 
And  to  those  hands  my  soul  resign, 
Which  bear  credentials  so  divine. 


19?. 


C    M.  Enpield. 

Example  of  Christ* 

1  BEHOLD,  where,  in  a  mortal  form. 

Appears  each  grace  divine  ; 
The  virtues,  all  in  Jesus  met. 
With  mildest  radiance  shine. 

2  To  spread  the  rays  of  heavenly  light, 

To  give  the  mourner  joy, 
To  preach  glad  tidings  to  the  poor, 
Was  his  divine  employ. 

3  'Midst  keen  reproach  and  cruel  scorn 

Patient  and  meek  he  stood  ; 
His  foes,  ungrateful,  sought  his  life ;      * 
He  labored  for  their  good. 

4  In  the  last  hour  of  deep  distress. 

Before  his  Father's  throne. 
With  soul  resigned,  he  bowed,  and  said, 
"  Thy  will,  not  mine,  be  done." 

5  Be  Christ  our  pattern  and  our  guide ; 

His  image  may  we  bear ; 
O,  may  we  tread  his  holy  steps, 
His  joy  and  glory  share. ' 
112 


CHRIST. 

}  98.  11^-  De  Floury. 

Kedron, 

1  IHOU  sweet-gliding  Kedron,  5y  thy  silver  stream 
Cur  Savior  would  linger  in  moonlight's  soft  beam, 
And  by  thy  bright  waters  would  oftentimes  stray, 
And  lose  in  thy  murmurs  the  toils  of  the  day. 

2  How  damp  were  the  vapors  that  fell  on  his  head ! 
Hew  hard  was  his  pillow  !  how  humble  his  bed ! 
The  angels,  astonished,  grew  sad  at  the  sight, 
And  followed  their  Master  with  solemn  delight. 

3  0  garden  of  OHvet !  dear,  honored  spot ! 

The  fame  of  thy  wonders  shall  ne'er  be  forgot ; 
The  theme  most  transporting  to  seraphs  above, 
The  triumph  of  sorrow,  the  triumph  of  love. 

199.  ^-  ^^'  ^^'"»- 

Forbearance  of  Christ. 

1  WHEN,  in  the  form  of  mortal  man, 

The  JiOrd  on  earth  wa^  found, 

With  ci"uel  slanders,  false  and  vain, 

They  compassed  him  around. 

2  Their  miseries  his  compassion  mo^-e, 

Theii'  peace  he  still  pursued  ; 
They  render  hatred  for  his  love, 
And  evil  for  his  good. 

3  Their  malice  raged  without  a  cause  ; 
/  Yet,  with  his  dying  breath, 

/  He  prayed  for  murderers  on  his  cross, 

And  blessed  his  foes  in  death. 

4  Lord,  shall  thy  bright  example  shine 

In  vain  before  my  eyes  ? 
Give  me  a  soul,  akin  to  thin^, 
To  love  mine  enemies. 

200.  L.  M.  tapbak. 

Christ  in  Geihsemane, 
1  'TIS  midnight ;  and  on  Olivers  brow 
The  Stat  h  dimmed  that  lately  shone ; 
10*  113 


CHRIST. 

'Tis  midnight ;  in  the  garden,  now, 
The  suffering  Savior  prays  alone. 
^  2  'Tis  midnight ;  and,  from  all  removed, 
The  Savior  wrestles  lone,  with  fears ; 

E'en  that  disciple  wnom  he  loved 

Heeds  not  his  Master's  grief  and  tears. 

3  'Tis  midnight ;  and  for  others'  guilt 

The  Man  of  sorrows  weeps  in  blood ; 
Yet  he  that  hath  in  anguish  knelt 
Is  not  forsaken  by  his  God. 

4  'Tis  midnight ;  and  from  ether  plains 

Is  borne  the  song  that  angels  know  j 
Unheard  by  mortals  are  the  strains 
Tha*:  sweetly  soothe  the  Savior's  woe. 

201.  C.     M.  HAWEIS. 

Agony  in  the  Garden, 

1  DARK  was  the  night,  and  cold  the  ground 

On  which,  the  Lord  was  laid  ; 
His  sweat  like  drops  of  blood  ran  down ; 
In  agony  he  prayed  :  — 

2  "  FjLther,  remove  this  bitter  cup, 

If  such  thy  sacred  will ; 
If  not,  content  to  drink  it  up,  ' 
Thy  pleasure  I  fulfil." 

3  Go  to  the  garden,  sinner  ;  see 

Those  precious  drops  that  flow ; 
The  heavy  load  he  bore  for  thee  ; 
For  thee  he  lies  so  low. 

4  Then  learn  of  him  the  cross  to  bear ; 

Thy  Father's  will  obey  ; 
And,  when  temptations  press  thee  near, 
Awake  to  watch  and  pray. 

202.  C.    H.    M.  HEMAK8. 

The  Agony  in  Gethsemane. 

1  HE  knelt ;  the  Savior  knelt  and  prayed, 
When  but  his  Father's  eye 

m  . 


CHRIST. 

Looked  through  the  lonely  garden's  shade 

On  that  dread  agony : 
The  Lord  of  all  above,  beneath, 
Was  bowed  with  sorrow  unto  death. 

2  The  sun  went  down  in  fearful  hour  ; 

The  heavens  might  well  grow  dim 
When  this  mortality  had  power 

To  thus  overshadow  him  ; 
That  He  who  gave  man's  breath  might  know 
The  very  depths  of  human  woe. 

3  He  knew  them  all —  the  doubt,  the  strife, 

The  faint,  perplexing  dread  ; 
The  mists  that  hang  o'er  parting  life 

All  darkened  round  his  head ; 
And  the  Dehverer  knelt  to  pray ; 
Yet  passed  it  not,  that  cup,  away. 

4  It  passed  not,  though  the  stormy  wave 

Had  sunk  beneath  his  tread ; 
It  passed  not,  though  to  him  the  grave 

Had  yielded  up  its  dead  ; 
But  there  was  sent  him,  from  on  high, 
A  gift  of  strength  for  man  to  die. 

5  And  was  his  mortal  hour  beset 

With  anguish  and  dismay  ? 
How  may  we  meet  our  conflict  yet 

In  the  dark,  narrow  way  ? 
How,  but  through  him  that  path  who  trod 
"  Save,  or  we  perish.  Son  of  God." 

203.  L-     M.  BULPINCI 

Christ  the  Sufferer. 

1  0  SUFFERING  Friend  of  humankind! 

How,  as  the  fatal  hour  drew  near,      ♦ 
Came  thronging  on  thy  holy  mind 
The  images  of  grief  and  fear ! 

2  Gethsemane's  sad  midnight  scene, 

The  faithless  friends,  th'  exulting  foes, 
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CHRIST. 

The  thorny  crown,  the  msult  keen, 

The  scourge,  the  cross,  before  thee  rose. 

3  Did  not  thy  spirit  shrink  dismayed, 

As  the  dark  vision  o'er  it  came, 
And,  though  in  sinless  strength  arrayed, 

Turn,  shuddering,  from  the  death  of  shame  ? 

4  Oi-^ward,  like  thee,  through  scorn  and  dread, 

May  we  our  Father's  call  obey, 
Steadfast  thy  path  of  duty  tread. 

And  rise,  through  death,  to  endless  day. 

2.04^.  C.    M.         Percy  Chapel  Coll. 

Christ  on  the  Cross. 

1  BEHOLD  the  Savior  of  mankind 

Upon  the  shameful  tree  : 
How  great  the  love  that  him  inclined 
To  bleed  and  die  for  me  !  - 

2  "  My  God,"  he  cries  ;  all  nature  shakes, 

And  earth's  strong  pillars  bend  ; 
The  gate  of  death  in  sunder  breaks, 

The  solid  marbles  rend. 
5  "  'Tis  finished  ;  now  the  ransom's  paid ; 

Receive  my  soul,". he  cries  ; 
Behold,  he  bows  his  sacred  head ; 

He  bows  his  head,  and  dies. 
4  But  soon  he'll  break  death's  tyrant  chain, 

And  in  full  glory  shine : 
O  Lamb  of  God,  was  ever  pain, 

Was  ever  love,  like  thine  .'^ 

205.  S.     M.  DODDRIDOB. 

Christ  on  the  Cross, 

1  J3EH0LD  th'  amazing  sight  — 

The  Savior  lifted  high  ; 
Behold  the  Son  of  God's  dehght 
Expire  in  agony. 

2  For  whom,  for  whom,  my  heart, 

Were  all  these  sorrows  borne  .^ 

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CHRIST. 

Why  did  he  feel  that  painful  smart, 
And  meet  that  various  scorn  ? 

3  For  us  he  hung  and  bled, 

For  us  in  torture  died ; 
'Twas  love  that  bowed  his  fainting  head, 
And  oped  his  gushing  side. 

4  I  see,  and  I  adore. 

In  sympathy  of  love  ; 
I  feel  the  strong,  attractive  power 
To  lift  my  soul  above. 

5  Drawn  by  such  cords  as  these, 

Let  all  the  earth  combine. 
With  cheerful  ardor,  to  confess 
The  energy  divine. 

206.  C.    M.  EPIS.COLX.. 

The  Savior* s  Death, 

1  FROM  whence,  these  direful  omens  round, 

Which  heaven  and  earth  amaze  ? 
WTierefore  do  earthquakes  cleave  the  ground  ? 
Why  hides  the  sun  his  rays  ? 

2  Well  may  the  earth,  astonished,  shake, 

And  nature  sympathize  ; 
The  sun  as  darkest  night  be  black ; 
Their  Maker,  Jesus,  dies. 

3  Behold,  fast  streaming  from  the  tree, 

His  all-atoning  blood  ; 
Is  this  the  Infinite  ?    'Tis  he  — 
My  Savior  and  my  God. 

4  For  me  these  pangs  his  soul  assail, 

For  me  this  death  is  borne  ; 
My  sins  gave  sharpness  to  the  nail, 
And  pointed  every  thorn. 

5  Let  sin  no  more  my  soul  enslave  ; 

Break,  Lord,  its  tyrant  chain ; 
0,  save  me,  whom  thou  cam'st  to  save, 
Nor  bleed  nor  die  in  vain. 
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207. 


CHRIST. 

li.   M.  Steele. 

Christ* s  Sufferings  and  Death* 

1  STRETCHED  on  the  cross,  tlie  Savior  dies; 
Hark  !  his  expiring  groans  arisQ  : 

See,  from  his  hands,  his  feet,  his  side, 
Runs  down  the  sacred  crimson  tide. 

2  But  Hfe  attends  the  deathful  sound. 
And  flows  from  every  bleeding  wound ; 
The  vital  stream,  how  free  it  flows. 
To  cleanse  and  save  his  rebel*  foes  ! 

3  Can  I  survey  this  scene  of  woe, 
Where  mingling  grief  and  wonder  flow, 
And  yet  my  heart  unmoved  remain, 
Insensible  to  love  or  pain  ? 

4  Come,  dearest  Lord,  thy  grace  impart. 
To  warm  this  cold,  this  stupid  heart, 
Till  all  its  powers  and  passions  move 
In  melting  grief  and  ardent  love. 

208.  8S,    7S,    &    4.  FHANCIS. 

The  expiring  Savior, 

1  HARK,  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 

Sounds  aloud  from  Calvary  ; 
See,  it  rends  the  rocks  asunder, 

Shakes  the  earth,  and  veils  the  sky : 

"  It  is  finished," 
Hear  the  dying  Savior  cry. 

2  "  It  is  finished  "  — -  O,  what  pleasure 

Do  these  charming  words  afford  ! 
Heavenly  blessings,  without  measure, 
Flow  to  us  through  Christ  the  Lord : 

"  It  is  finished  ; " 
Saints,  the  dying  words  record. 

2  Tune  your  harps  anew,  ye  seraphs  ; 
Join  to  sing  the  pleasing  theme ; 
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CHRIST. 

All  in  earth  and  heaven  uniting, 
Join  to  praise  Immanuers  name  : 

.  Hallelujah! 
Glory  to  the  bleeding  Lamb ! 

209.  CM.  Humphrey's  CciLl. 

Christ  on  the  Cross* 

1  'TWAS  in  an  hour  when  wrath  prevailed, 

And  powers  of  darkness  rose, 
A  sudden  groan  my  ear  assailed, 
Expressing  dying  woes. 

2  I  turned  ;  then  wondered,  as  I  stood, 

At  what  mine  eyes  surveyed : 
A  Prince  expiring  in  his  blood. 
And  on  a  cross  displayed. 

3  I  knew  him,  though  his  thorny  crown 

Dimmed  his  majestic  air  ; 
Then  I  demanded,  with  a  frown. 
What  traitor  fixed  him  there. 

4  No  answer  to  my  voice  I  heard, 

Nor  could  discern  a  foe  ; 
When  lo,  his  fainting  head  he  reared, 
And  spoke  in  words  of  woe  :  — 

5  "  Cease,  wretch  ;  from  vain  inquiry  rest ; 

My  cruel  murderer  see  ; 
Thy  sins  have  rent  my  bleeding  breast, 
And  nailed  me  to  the  tree." 

6  Trembling  I  fell,  and  kissed  his  wounds, 

And  wiped  the  gore  away ; 
I  saw  him  smooth  his  killing  frowns, 
And  heard  him  gently  say,  — 

7  "  Rise  ;  let  thy  heart  its  grief  compose ; 

Thy  Savior  will  forgive  ; 
He  feels  the  burden  of  thy  woes, 
And  dies  to  bid  thee  live." 
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210. 


211 


CHRIST. 

C   M.  Stennbtt. 

The  Crucifixion, 

1  YONDEE—  amazing  sight !  —  I  see 

Th'  incarnate  Son  of  God 
Expiring  on  th'  accursed  tree, 
]jQ  agony  and  blood. 

2  Behold  a  purple  torrent  run 

Down  from  his  hands  and  head : 
The  crimson  tide  puts  out  the  sun ; 
His  groans  awake  the  dead. 

3  The  trembling  earth,  the  darkened  sky, 

Proclaim  the  truth  aloud, 
And,  with  th'  amazed  centurion,  cry, 
«  This  is  the  Son  of  God." 

4  So  great,  so  vast  a  sacrifice 

May  well  my  hope  revive  : 
If  God's  own  Son  thus  bleeds  and  dies, 
The  sinner  sure  may  live. 

li.    M.  C.  Stenxett. 

Christ  expiring  upon  the  Cross, 

« 'TIS  finished  "  —  so  the  Savior  cried, 
And  meekly  bowed  his  head  and  died : 
'Tis  finished  —  yes,  the  race  is  run. 
The  battle  fought,  the  victory  won. 
'Tis  finished  —  this  his  dying  groan 
Shall  sins  of  deepest  hue  atone. 
And  millions  be  redeemed  from  death 
By  Jesus'  last,  expiring  breath. 
'Tis  finished  —  Heaven  is  reconciled. 
And  all  the  powers  of  darkness  spoiled ; 
Peace,  love,  and  happiness  again 
Return,  and  dwell  with  sinful  men. 
'Tis  finished  —  let  the  joyful  sound 
Be  heard  through  all  the  nations  round : 
'Tis  finished  —  let  the  triumph  rise, 
And  swell  the  chorus  of  the  skies. 
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CHRIST. 

212.  L.   M.  Watts. 

Pardon  through  the  Sufferings  of  Christ, 

1  DEEP  in  our  hearts  let  us  record 
The  deeper  sorrows  of  our  Lord ; 
Behold,  the  rismg  billows  roll, 

To  overwhelm  his  holy  soul. 

2  Yet,  gracious  God,  thy  power  and  love 
Have  made  the  curse  a  blessing  prove  ; 
Those  dreadful  sufferings  of  thy  Son 
Atoned  for  sins  that  we  had  done. 

3  The  pangs  of  our  expiring  Lord 
The  honors  of  thy  law  restored ; 
His  sorrows  made  thy  justice  known, 
And  paid  for  follies  not  his  own. 

4  O,  for  his  sake  our  guilt  forgive, 
And  let  the  mourning  sinner  live  I 
The  Lord  will  hear  us  in  his  name, 
Nor  shall  our  hope  be  tuVned  to  shame. 

213.  8S     &     7S.  BOWTIINO. 

Glorying  in  the  Cross, 

1  IN  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory, 

Towering  o'er  the  wrecks  of  time  ; 
All  the  light  of  sacred  story 
Gathers  round  its  head  sublime. 

2  When  the  woes  of  life  o'ertake  me, 

Hopes  deceive,  and  fears  annoy, 
Never  shall  the  cross  forsake  me  ;         % 
Lo,  it  glows  with  peace  and  joy. 

3  When  the  sun  of  bliss  is  beaming 

Light  and  love  upon  my  way. 
From  the  cross  the  radiance  streaming 
Adds  new  lustre  to  the  day. 

4  Bane  and  blessing,  pain  and  pleasure, 

By  the  cross  are  sanctified  ; 
Peace  is  there  that  knows  no  measure, 
Joys  that  through  all  time  abide. 
11  121 


CHRIST. 

jl4.  L.    M.  Watts. 

C%rist*s  dyingy  rising ^  and  reigning, 

1  HE  dies  !  —  the  Friend  of  sinners  dies  ; 

Lo,  Salem's  daughters  weep  around ; 
A  solemn  darkness  -veils  the  skies ; 

A  sudden  trembling  shakes  the  ground. 

2  Come,  saints,  and  drop  a  tear  or  two 

For  Him  who  groaned  beneath  your  lead ; 
He  shed  a  thousand  drops  for  you  — 
A  thousand  drops  of  richer  blood. 

3  Here's  love  and  grief  beyond  degree  ; 

The  Lord  of  glory  dies  for  men ; 
But  lo,  what  sudden  joys  we  see  ! 
Jesus,  the  dead,  revives  again. 

4  The  rising  God  forsakes  the  tomb  ; 

Up  to  his  Father's  court  he  flies  ; 
.    Cherubic  legions  guard  him  home, 

And  shout  him  welcome  to  the  skies. 

5  Break  off  your  tears,  ye  saints,  and  tell 

How  high  our  great  Deliverer  reigns ; 
Sing  how  he  spoiled  the  hosts  of  hell, 
And  led  the  tyrant  Death  in  chains. 

6  Say,  "  Live  forever,  glorious  King, 

Bom  to  redeem,  and  strong  to  save ! " 
Then  ask,  "  0  Death,  where  is  thy  sting  ? 
"And  where  thy  victory,  boasting  Grave?" 

215.  *^S-  COLLYER. 

Resurrection  of  Christ* 

1  MORNING  breaks  upon  the  tomb  ; 
Jesus  dissipates  its  gloom ; 

Day  of  triumph  through  the  skies, 
See  the  glorious  Savior  rise. 

2  Christians,  dry  your  flowing  tears  ; 
Chase  those  unbeHeving  fears  ; 
Look  on  his  deserted  grave  ; 
Doubt  no  more  bis  power  to  save. 

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CHRIST. 

8  Ye  who  are  of  death  afraid,     - 
Triumph  in  the  scattered  shade  ; 
Drive  your  anxious  fears  away ; 
See  the  place  where  Jesus  lay. 

4  So  the  rising  sun  appears, 

Shedding  radiance  o'er  the  spheres  ; 
So  returning  beams  of  light 
Chase  the  terrors  of  the  night. 

216.  *7s.  Gibbons. 

Resurrection  and  Ascension  of  Christ* 

1  ANGELS,  roll  the  rock  away; 
Death, 'yield  up  thy  mighty  prey; 
See,  the  Savior  leaves  the  tomb, 
Glowing  with  immortal  bloom. 

2  Hark  !  the  wondering  angels  raise 
Louder  notes  of  joyful  praise  ; 
Let  the  earth's  remotest  bound 
Echo  with  the  blissful  sound. 

3  Now,  ye  saints,  hft  up  your  eyes  ; 
See  him  high  in  glory  rise ; 
Hosts  of  angels,  on  the  road, 
Hail  him,  the  incarnate  God. 

4  Heaven  unfolds  its  portals  wide  ; 

See  the  Conqueror  through  them  ride  : 
King  of  glory,  mount  thy  throne ; 
Boundless  empire  is  thine  own. 

5  Praise  him,  ye  celestial  choirs ; 
Tune  and  sweep  your  golden  lyres  ; 
Raise,  0  earth,  your  noblest  songs, 
From  ten  thousand  thousand  tongues. 

217.  *^^-  CUDWORTH. 

Resurrection  of  Christ, 

1  CHRIST,  the  Lord,  is  risen  to-da^, 
Sons  of  men  and  angels  say  ; 
Raise  yo'ir  songs  of  triumph  high ; 
Sing,  ye  hea^  3ns,  and,  eaith,  reply. 

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cimiST. 

2  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done, 
Fought  the  fight,  the  battle  won ; 
Lo,  our  Sun's  echpse  is  o'er ; 
Lo,  he  sets  in  blood  no  more. 

3  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal ; 
Christ  hath  burst  the  gates  of  hell ; 
Death  in  vain  forbids  his  rise ; 
Christ  hath  opened  paradise. 

4  Lives  again  our  glorious  King  ; 
Where,  O  Death,  is  now  thj  sting  ? 
Once  he  died  our  souls  to  save  ; 
"Where  thy  victory,  boastiiag  Grave  ? 

5  Soar  we  now  where  Christ  hath  led, 
Following  our  exalted  Hej-.d  ; 
Made  like  him,  like  him  v  3  rise ; 
Ours  the  cross,  the  grave,  the  skies. 

^Xo.  !!•   ^'  DoDDRiDaa. 

Jesus  rising  and  reigning. 

1  YE  S,  the  Redeemer  rose  ; 

The  Savior  left  the  dead, 
And  o'er  our  hellish  foes 

High  raised  his  conquering  head : 
In  wild  dismay, 
The  guards  around 
Fall  to  the  ground. 
And  sink  away. 

2  Lo,  the  angelic  bands 

Li  full  assembly  meet. 
To  wait  his  high  commands, 
And  worship  at  his  feet : 
Joyful  they  come. 

And  wing  their  way,  ^ 

•  From  realms  of  day, 

•  To  Jesus'  tomb. 

3  Then  back  to  heaven  they  fly, 

The  joyful  news  to  bear : 
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CHRIST. 

Hark !  as  they  soar  on  high, 
'What  music  fills  the  air ! 
Their  anthems  say,  — 
"  Jesus,  who  bled. 
Hath  left  the  dead  : 
He  rose  to-day." 
Ye  mortals,  catch  the  sound, 

Redeemed  by  him  from  hell ; 
And  send  the  echo  round 

The  globe  on  which  you  dwell ; 
Transported,  cry, — 
"  Jesus,  who  bled. 
Hath  left  the  dead, 
Nc  more  to  die." 


219. 


S.    M.  Kbllt. 


1  "  THE  Lord  is  risen  indeed ; " 

He  lives  to  die  no  more  ; 
He  lives  the  sinner's  c&use  to  plead, 
Whose  curse  and  shame  he  bore. 

2  "  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed ; " 

Then  hell  has  lost  his  prey ; 
With  him  is  risen  the  ransomed  seed, 
To  reign  in  endless  day. 

3  "  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed  ; " 

Attending  angels,  hear ; 
Up  to  the  courts  of  heaven,  with  speed, 
The  joyful  tidings  bear. 

4  Then  wake  your  golden  lyres, 

And  strike  each  cheerful  chord ; 
Join,  all  ye  bright,  celestial  choirs,  ^ 

To  sing  our  risen  Lord. 

220.  CM.  Percy  Chapel  Coll 

Resurrection  of  Christ, 

1  THE  Sun  of  Righteousness  appears, 
To  set  in  blood  no  more  ; 
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CHKIST. 

Exult ;  he  banishes  your  fears  ; 
Yoi  r  rising  God  adore. 

2  The  saints,  when  he  resigned  his  breath, 

Unclosed  their  sleeping  eyes  ; 
He  breaks  again  the  bands  of  d  3ath ; 
Again  the  dead  arise. 

3  AlDne  the  dreadful  race  he  ran, 

Alone  the  wine  press  trod ; 
He  died  and  suffered  as  a  man ; 
He  rises  as  a  God. 

4  In  vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  and  seal 

Forbid  an  early  rise 
To  Him  who  shuts  the  gates  of  hell, 
And  opens  paradise. 

221.  c.  M.  anok. 

Morning  of  the  liesiirrection, 

1  WHEN,  on  the  third,  auspicious  day, 

Wliile  yet  the  blushing  dawn 
Shed  forth  its  earliest  smiling  ray 
To  gild  the  rising  morn,  — 

2  The  holy  women  sought  the  place 

Where  their  Beloved  was  laid, 
And  shining  angels  preached  the  grace 
That  raised  him  from  the  dead. 

3  They  hasted  from  the  hallowed  ground, 

Where  his  dear  flesh  had  lain. 
To  tell  his  mourning  friends  around 
That  Jesus  lives  again. 

4  This  day,  as  days  of  olden  time. 

Is  one  of  heavenly  joy ; 
Good  tidings  reach  to  every  clime, 
And  every  tongue  employ. 

222.  C.   M.  Watts. 

The  Resurrectio7i  Morning. 
1  BLEST  morning,  whose  young  dawning  rajS 
Beheld  our  rising  God, 
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CHRIST, 

That  saw  liim  triumph  o'er  the  dust. 
And  leave  his  dark  abode. 

2  A  silent  prisoner  in  the  tomb 

The  great  Redeemer  lay, 
Till  the  revolving  skies  had  brought 
The  third,  th'  appointed  day. 

3  Hell  and  the  grave  unite  their  force 

To  hold  our  God  in  vain  : 
The  sleeping  Conqueror  arose, 
And  burst  their  feeble  chain. 

4  To  thy  great  name,  almighty  Lord, 

These  sacred  hours  we  pay ; 
And  loud  hosannas  shall  pro  )laim 
The  triumph  of  the  day. 

5  Salvation  and  immortal  praise  ^ 

To  our  victorious  King ; 
Let  heaven  and  earth,  and  rocks  and  seas, 
With  glad  hosannas  ring, 

223.  H.  M.  T.^co 

Resurrection  of  Christ  celebrated. 
1  AWAKE,  our  drowsy  souls. 
And  burst  the  slothful  band  ; 
The  wonders  of  this  day 
Our  noblest  songs  demand : 
Auspicious  morn,  thy  blissful  rays 
Bright  seraphs  hail,  in  songs  of  praise. 

•2  At  thy  approaching  dawn, 
Reluctant  death  resigned 
The  glorious  Prince  of  life. 
In  dark  domains  confined  : 
Th'  angelic  host  around  him  bends, 
And  he  amid  their  shouts  ascends. 

3  All  hail,  triumphant  Lord  ! 

Heaven  with  hosannas  rings  ; 
While  earth,  in  humbler  strains. 
Thy  praise  responsive  sings : 
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*'  Worthy  art  tliou,  who  once  wast  slain, 
•     Through  endless  years  to  live  and  reign." 
4  Gird  on,  great  Prince,  thy  sword ; 
Ascend  thy  conquering  car ; 
Whil(^  justice,  truth,  and  love 
Maintain  the  glorious  war : 
Victorious  thou  thy  foes  shalt  tread, 
And  sin  and  hell  in  triumph  lead. 

224.  '  CM.  •    DODDRIDQB. 

**  He  is  risen,'* 

1  YE  humble  souls  that  seek  the  Lord, 

Chase  ail  your  fears  away  ; 
And  bow  with  reverence  down  to  see 
The  place  where  Jesus  lay. 

2  Thus  low  the  Lord  of  life  was  brought ; 

Such  wonders  love  can  do ; 
Thus  cold  in  death  that  bosom  lay 
"Which  throbbed  and  bled  for  you. 

3  But  dry  your  tears  and  tune  your  songs ; 

The  Savior  lives  a2:ain  ; 
Not  all  the  bolts  and  bars  of  death 
The  Conqueror  could  detain. 

4  High  o'er  th'  angelic  band  he  rears  . 

His  once  dishonored  head ; 
And  through  unnumbered  years  he  reigns, 
Who  dwelt  among  the  dead. 

fSjf^O  ,  'TS.  SPIRIT  OF  THE  BSALMS. 

The  Conqueror's  Welcome, 

1  "WIDE,  ye  heavenly  gates,  unfold, 

Closed  no  more  by  death  and  sin ; 
Lo,  the  conquering  Lord  behold ; 
Let  the  King  of  glory  in." 

2  Hark !  th'  angeHc  host  inquire, 

"  Who  is  he,  th'  almighty.  King  ?  "  • 
Hark  again  !  the  answering  chou* 
Thus  in  strains  of  triumph  sing :  -— 
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CHRIST. 

3  "  He  whose  powerful  arm,  alone, 

On  his  foes  destruction  hurled ; 
He  who  hath  the  victory  won  ; 
He  who  saved  a  ruined  world ;  — 

4  "  He  whp  God's  pure  law  fulfil^d ; 

Jesus,  the  incarnate  Word  ; 
He  whose  truth  with  blood  was  sealed; 
He  is  heaven's  all-glorious  Lord." 

5  "  Who  shall  up  to  that  abode 

Follow  in  the  Savior's  train  ?  " 
"  They  who  in  his  cleansing  blood 
Wash  away  each  guilty  stain ;  — 

6  "  They  whose  daily  actions  prove 

Steadfast  faith  and  holy  fear. 
Fervent  zeal  and  grateful  love  ; 
They  shall  dwell  forever  here." 

226-  L.    M.  Wesley. 

Triumphal  Ascension  of  Christ, 

1  OUR  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead, 

Our  Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high ; 
The  powers  of  hell  are  captive  led. 
Dragged  to  the  portals  of  the  sky. 

2  There  his  triumphal  chariot  waits. 

And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay ; 
Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates ; 
Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way. 

3  Loose  all  your  bars  of  massy  light, 

And  wide  unfold  th'  ethereal  scene ; 
He  claims  these  mansions  as  his  right ; 
Eeceive  the  King  of  glory  in. 

4  "  Who  is  the  King  of  glory  —  who  ?  " 

The  Lord,  that  all  his  foes  o'ercame, 

That  sin,  and  death,  and  hell  o'erthrew ; 

And  Jesus  is  the  Conqueror's  name. 

5  Lo,  his  triumphal  chariot  waits. 

And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay; 

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CHRIST. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  hsavenly  gates ; 

Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way. 
6  "  Wlio  is  the  King  of  glory  —  who  ?  " 

The  Lord,  of  boundless  power  possessed, 
The  King  of  saints  and  angels  too, 

Goa  ovei  all,  forever  blessed. 

227.  C.    M.  Tate  &  Brady. 

Triumphant  Ascension. 

1  LIFT  up  your  heads,  eternal  gates, 

Unfold,  to  entertain 
The  King  of  glory :  see,  he  comes 
With  his  celestial  train. 

2  "  Who  is  this  King  of  glory  ?  —  who  ?  " 

The  Lord,  for  strength  renowned ; 
In  battle  mighty  —  o'er  his  foes 
Eternal  Victor  crowned. 

3  Lift  up  your  heads,  eternal  gates, 

Unfold,  to  entertain 
The  King  of  glory ;  see,  he  comes, 
With  all  his  shining  train. 

4  "  Who  is  this  King  of  glory  ?  —  who  ?  " 

The  Lord  of  hosts  renowned ; 
Of  glory  he  alone  is  King, 
Who  is  w^ith  glory  crowned. 

228.  L.     M.  WATTS. 

Chris fs  Triumph, 

1  LORD,  when  tb^u  didst  ascend  on  high. 
Ten  thousand  angels  filled  the  sky ; 
Those  heavenly  guards  around  thee  wait,  . 
Like  chariots,  that  attend  thy  state. 

2  Not  Sinai's  mountain  could  appear 
More  glorious,  when  the  Lord  was  there ; 
While  he  pronounced  his  holy  law, 

And  struck  the  chosen  tribes  with  awe. 

3  How  bright  the  triumph  none  can  tell, 
When  all  the  rebel  powers  of  hell, 

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CHRIST. 

That  thousand  souls  had  captive  made, 
Were  all  in  chains,  like  captives,  led. 
4  Raised  by  his  Father  to  the  throne, 
He  sent  his  promised  Spirit  down. 
With  gifts  and  grace  for  rebel  men, 
That  God  might  dwell  on  earth  again. 

229.  L.    M.  Pratt's  Coll. 
Christ  a  Living  and  Almighty  Savior, 

1  THE  Savior  lives,  no  more  to  die  : 
He  lives,  the  Lord  enthroned  on  high : 
He  lives,  triumphant  o'er  the  grave  : 
He  lives,  eternally  to  save. 

2  He  lives,  to  still  his  servants'  fears  : 
He  lives,  to  wipe  away  their  tears  : 
He  lives,  their  mansions  to  prepare  : 
He  lives,  to  bring  them  safely  there. 

3  Ye  mourning  souls,  dry  up  your  tears  ; 
Dismiss  your  gloomy  doubts  and  fears  ; 
With  cheerful  hope  your  hearts  revive, 
For  Christ,  the  Lord,  is  yet  alive. 

4  His  saints  he  loves,  and  never  leaves  ; 
The  contrite  sinner  he  receives : 
Abundant  grace  will  he  afford. 

Till  all  are  present  with  the  Lord. 

230.  L.   M.  Watts. 

Faithfulness, 

1  HE  lives,  he  lives,  and  sits  above, 
Forever  interceding  there : 

Who  shall  divide  us  from  his  love, 
Or  what  should  tempt  us  to  despair  ? 

2  Shall  persecution,  or  distress. 
Shall  famine,  sword,  or  nakedness  ? 

He  who  hath  loved  us  bears  us  through, 
And  makes  us  more  than  conquerors  too. 

3  Faith  hath  an  overcoming  power ; 
It  triumphs  in.  the  dying  hour : 

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CHRIST. 

Christ  is  our  life,  our  joy,  our  hope  ; 
Nor  can  we  sink  with  such  a  prop. 
4  Not  all  that  men  on  earth  can  do. 
Nor  powers  on  high,,  nor  powers  below, 
Shall  cause  his  mercy  to  remove. 
Or  wean  our  hearts  from  Christ,  our  lovcu 

^QX^  7S,     6    L.  MONTGOMEKY. 

Christ  our  Example  in  Suffering, 

1  GO  to  dark  Gethsemane, 

Ye  that  feel  temptation's  power  ; 
Your  Redeemer's  conflict  see  ; 

Watch  with  him  one  bitter  hour : 
Turn  not  from  his  griefs  away  ; 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  pray. 

2  Follow  to  the  judgment  hall ; 

View  the  Lord  of  life  arraigned : 
O,  the  wormwood  and  the  gall ! 

O,  the  pangs  his  soul  sustained  ! 
Shun  not  suffering,  shame,  or  loss  ; 
Learn  of  him  to  bear  the  cross. 

3  Calvary's  mournful  mountain  climb ; 

There,  admiring  at  his  feet, 
Mark  that  miracle  of  time, 
God's  own  sacrifice  complete  : 
^         "It  is  finished,"  hear  him  cry ; 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  die. 

4  Early  hasten  to  the  tomb 

Where  they  laid  his  breathless  clay ; 
All  is  solitude  and  gloom : 

Who  has  taken  him  away  ? 
Christ  is  risen  ;  he  meets  our  eyes  : 
Savior,  teach  us  so  to  rise. 

232.  S.    M.  Steele. 

He  ever  liveth  to  make  Intercession  for  us. 

1  LORD,  how  shall  sinners  dare 
Look  up  to  thine  abode  ? 
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233. 


CHRIST. 

Or  offer  their  imperfect  prayer 
Before  a  holy  God  ? 

2  Bright  terrors  guard  thy  seat, 

And  glories  veil  thy  face  ; 
Yet  mercy  calls  us  tp  thy  feet, 
And  to  thy  throne  of  grace. 

3  My  soul,  with  cheerful  eye 

See  where  thy  Savior  stands. 
The  glorious  Advocate  on  high. 
With  incense  in  his  hands. 

4  Teach  njy  weak  heart,  O  Lord, 

With  faith  to  call  thee  mine  ; 
Bid  me  pronounce  the  'blissful  word  — 
Father  —  with  joy  divine. 

H.    M.  Wesley. 

Intercession* 

1  ARISE,  my  soul,  arise  ; 

Shake  off  thy  guilty  fears ; 
^  The  bleeding  Sacrifice 

In  my  behalf  appears  : 
Before  the  throne  my  Surety  stands, 
'My  name  is  written  on  his  hands. 

2  The  bleeding  wounds  he  bears. 

Received  on  Calvary, 
Now  pour  effectual  prayers, 

And  strongly  speak  for  me  : 
"  Forgive  him,  0,  forgive,"  they  cry, 
"  Nor  let  that  ransomed  sinner  die.'* 

3  The  Father  hears  him  pray, 

The  de  ar  Anointed  One  ; 
He  cannot  turn  away 

The  pleading  of  his  Son : 
His  Spirit  answers  to  the  blood, 
And  tells  me  I  am  bom  of  God. 

4  To  God  I'm  reconciled ; 

His  pardoning  voice  I  hear ; 
12  133 


CHRIST. 

He  owns  me  for  his  child ; 

I  can  no  longer  fear : 
With  filial  trust  I  now  draw  nigh, 
And  "  Father,  Abba,  Father,"  cry. 

234.-  L.     M.  WeSLBT. 

An  Advocate  with  the  Father, 

1  JESUS,  my  Advocate  above, 

My  Friend  before  the  throne  of  love, 
If  now  for  me  prevails  thy  prayer. 
If  now  I  find  thee  pleading  there,  — 

2  K  thou  the  secret  wish  convey. 

And  sweetly  prompt  my  heart  to  pray,  •— 
Hear,  and  my  weak  petitions  join. 
Almighty  Advocate,  to  thine. 

3  Jesus,  my  heart's  desire  obtain. ; 
My  earnest  suit  present,  and  gain  ; 
My  fulness  of  corruption  show  ; 
The  knowledge  of  myself  bestow. 

4  Save  me  from  death ;  from  hell  set  free  ; 
For  these  are  but  the  want  of  thee  : 
My  hfe,  my  only  heaven,  thou  art ; 

0  might  I  feel  thee  in  my  heart ! 

235.  8s   &    7s.  Lock  Hcsp.  CoLii. 

Jesus  exalted  to  the  Throne, 

1  JESUS,  hail !  enthroned  in  glory. 

There  forever  to  abide  ; 
All  the  heavenly  host  adore  thee. 
Seated  at  thy  Father's  side. 

2  There  for  sinners  thou  art  pleading ; 

There  thou  dost  our  place  prepare 
Ever  for  us  interceding, 
Till  in  glory  we  appear. 

3  Worship,  honor,  power,  and  blessing, 

Thou  art  worthy  to  receive  ; 
Loudest  praises,  without  ceasing, 
Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give. 
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OFFICES    OF   CHEIST. 

Help,  ye  bright,  angelic  spirits ; 

Bring  your  sweetest,  noblest  lays  ; 
Help  to  sing  our  Savior's  merits, 

Help  to  chant  ImmanueFs  praise. 


OFFICES    OF    CHRIST. 

236.  H.    M.  Wesley. 

Christ  our  King. 

1  REJOICE,  the  Lord  is  King  ; 

Your  God  and  King  adore  ; 

Mortals,  give  thanks,  and  sing, 

.    And  triumph  evermore  : 
Lift  up  the  heart ;    I     Rejoice  aloud  ; 
Lift  up  the  voice ;    1    Ye  saints,  rejoice. 

2  His  kingdom  cannot  fail ; 

He  rules  o'er  earth  and  heaven ; 
The  keys  of  death  and  hell 

Are  to  the  Savior  given  : 
Lift  up  the  heart ;     1     Rejoice  aloud ; 
Lift  up  the  voice ;     |    Ye  saints,  rejoice. 

3  He  every  foe  shall  quell, 

Shall  all  our  sins  destroy ; 
And  every  bosom  swell 
With  pure,  seraphic  joy : 
Lift  up  the  heart ;    1     Rejoice  aloud ; 
Lift  up  the  voice ;    |    Ye  saints,  rejoice. 

237.  c.  M.  newtok. 

The  precious  Name. 

1  HOW  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds 
In  a  believer's  ear ! 
It  soothes  his  sorrows,  heals  his  wounds, 
And  drives  away  his  fear. 
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OFFICES    OP   CHBIST. 

2  It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole, 

And  cahns  the  troubled  breast ; 
'Tis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
And  to  the  weary  rest. 

3  Dear  name,  the  rock  on  which  I  build. 

My  shield  and  hiding-place, 
My  never rfailing  treasure,  filled 
"With  boundless  stores  of  grace. 
A  Jesus,  my  Shepherd,  Husband,  Friend, 
My  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King, 
My  Lord,  my  Life,  my  Way,  my  End, 
^ '        Accept  the  praise  I  bring. 
5  I  would  thy  boundless  love  proclaim 
With  every  fleeting  breath  ; 
So  shall  the  music  of  thy  name 
Refresh  my  soul  in  death. 


238. 


H.   M.  Watts. 

Christ  a  Prophet^  Priestf  and  King, 

1  JOIN  all  the  glorious  names     ■ 

Of  wisdom,  love,  and  power, 
That  ever  mortals  knew, 

Or  angels  ever  bore  : 
All  are  too  mean         I  Too  mean  to  set 
To  speak  his  worth,    |  The  Savior  forth. 

2  Great  Prophet  of  our  God, 

Our  tongues  shall  bless  thy  name ; 
By  thee  the  joyful  news 

Of  our  salvation  came  — 
The  joyful  news  I  Of  hell  subdued, 

Of  sins  forgiven,         1  And  peace  with  heaven. 

3  Jesus,  our  great  High  Priest, 

Has  shed  his  blood  and  died ; 
Our  guilty  conscience  needs 
No  sacrifice  beside : 
His  precious  blood      I  And  now  it  pleads 
Did  once  atone,  I  Before  the  throne. 

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OFFICES    OF    CHRIST. 

4  0  thou  almighty  Lord, 

Our  Conqueror  and  our  King, 
Thy  sceptre  and  thy  sword, 
Thy  reigning  grace,  we  sing : 
Thine  is  the  power ;  I  In  willing  bonds 
0,  make  us  sit  1  Beneath  thy  feet. 

239.  CM.  WATTS. 

Christ  and  Aaron,  ^ 

1  JESUS,  in  thee  our  ^yes  behold 

A  thousand  glories  more 
Than  the  rich  gems  and  polished  gold 
The  sons  of  Aaron  wore. 

2  They  first  their  own  burnt  offerings  brought 

To  purge  thejiselves  from  sin  ; 
Thy  life  was  pure,  without  a  spot, 
And  all  thy  nature  clean. 

3  Once  in  the  circuit  of  a  year, 

With  blood,  but  not  his  own, 
Aaron  within  the  veil  appears. 
Before  the  golden  throne. 

4  But  Christ,  by  his  own  powerful  blood, 
,  Ascends  above  the  skies. 

And  in  the  presence  of  our  God 
Shows  his  own  sacrifice. 

5  He  ever  lives  to  intercede 

Before  his  Father's  face  ;    • 
Give  him,  my  soul,  thy  cause  to  plead, 
Nor  doubt  the  Father's  grace. 

240.  C.     M.  WATT8. 

Christ  the  Substance  of  the  Levitical  Priesthood. 

1  THE  true  Messiah  now  appears  ; 

The  types  are  all  withdrawn  : 
So  fly  the  shadows  and  the  stars 
Before  the  rising  dawn. 

2  The  smoking  sweet  ard  bleeding  lamb, 

The  kid  and  bullock  slain, 
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OFFICES    OF   CHRIST. 

And  costly  spice,  of  every  name, 
Would  all  be  burned  in  vain. 

3  Aaron  must  lay  his  robes  away, 

His  mitre  and  his  vest, 
When  Christ,  the  Lord,  comes  down  to  be 
The  Offering  and  the  Priest. 

4  He  took  our  mortal  flesh,  to  show 

iJThe  wonders  of  his  love ; 

For  us  he  paid  his  life  below, 

And  prays  for  us  above. 

5  "  Forgive,"  he  cries,  "  forgive  their  sins. 

For  I  myself  have  died ;  " 
And  then  he  shows  his  opened  veins, 
And  pleads  his  wounded  side. 

241.  CM.  Watts, 

Christ  a  merciful  High  Priest. 

1  WITH  joy  we  meditate  the  grace 

Of  our  High  Priest  above  ; 

His  heart  is  made  of  tenderness. 

His  bowels  melt  with  love. 

2  Touched  with  a  sympathy  within, 

He  knows  our  feeble  frame  ; 
He  knows  what  sore  temptations  mean, 
For  he  has  felt  the  same. 

3  He,  in  the  days  of  feeble  flesh, 

Poured^out  his  cries  and  tears. 
And  in  his  measure  feels  afresh 
What  every  member  bears. 

4  Then  let  our  humble  faith  address 

His  mercy  and  his  power ; 
We  shall  obtahi  delivering  grace 
In  i\\Q  distressing  hour. 

242.  CM.  DODDKIDGB, 
.  High  Priest. 

1  NOW  let  our  cheerful  eyes  survey 
Our  great  High  Priest  above, 
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OFJFICES    OF   CHRISt. 

And  celebrate  his  constant  care 

And  sympathizing  love.  ^ 

2  Though  liaised  to  heaven's  exalted  throne* 

Where  angels  bow  around, 
And  high  o'er  all  the  hosts  of  light, 
With  matchless  honors  crowned,  —    • 

3  The  names  of  all  his  saints  he  bears, 

Deep  graven  on  his  heart ;        ^    • 
Nor  shall  the  meanest  Christian  say 
That  he  hath  lost  his  part. 

4  Those  characters  shall  fair  abide, 

Our  everlasting  trust, 
When  gems,  and  monuments,  and  crowns 
Are  mouldered  down  to  dust. 

5  So,  gracious  Savior,  on  our  breasts 

May  thy  dear  name  be  worn  — 
A  sacred  ornament  and  guard, 
To  endless  ages  borne. 

243.  L.   M.  Stejilb, 

Intercession. 

1  HE  lives  ;  the  great  Redeemer  lives  ; 
What  joy  the  blest  assurance  gives  ! 
And  now,  before  his  Father,  God, 
Pleads  the  full  merit  of  his  blood. 

2  Repeated  crimes  awake  our  fears, 

And  justice  armed  with  frowns  appears  ; 
But  in  the  Savior's  lovely  face 
Sweet  mercy  smiles,  and  all  is  peace. 

3  Hence,  then,  ye  dark,  despairing  thoughts ; 
Above  our  fears,  above  our  faults, 

His  powerful  iiitero3ssions  rise. 
And  guilt  recedes,  and  terror  dies. 

4  Great  Advocate,  almighty  Friend, 
On  him  let  all  our  hopes  depend  ; 
Our  cause  can  never,  never  fail, 

For  Jesus  pleads,  and  must  prevail.    ^ 
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OFFICES    OF   CHRIST. 

S.    M.  Campbell's  Coll. 

Christ^ 8  Exaltation  and  Intercession, 

1  JESUS,  the  Conqueror,  reigns, 

In  glorious  strength  arrayed  ; 
His  kingdom  over  all  maintains. 
And  bids  the  earth  be  glad. 

2  Ye  sons  of  men,  rejoice 

In  Jesus'  mighty  love  ; 
Lift  up  youi  heart,  lift  up  your  voice, 
To  Him  who  rules  above. 

3  Extol  his  kingly  power  ; 

Adore  th'  exalted  Son, 
Who  died,  but  lives,  to  die  no  more, 
High  on  his  Father's  throne. 

4  Our  Advocate  with. God, 

He  undertakes  our  cause, 
And  spreads  through  all  the  earth  abroad 
The  triumph  of  his  cross. 


245. 


C.     M.  DOANB. 

Christ  the  Way^  the  Truths  and  the  Life* 

1  THOU  art  the  Way  ;  to  thee  alone 

From  sin  and  death  we  flee  ; 
And  he  who  would  the  Father  seek 
Must  seek  him,  Lord,  in  thee. 

2  Thou  art  the  Truth  ;  thy  word  alone 

True  wisdom  can  impart ;  , 

Thou  only  canst  instruct  the  mind 
And  purify  the  heart. 

3  Thou  art  the  Life  ;  the  rending  tomb 

Proclaims  thy  conquering  arm ; 
And  those  who  put  their  trust  in  thee 
Not  death  nor  hell  shall  harm. 

4  Thou  art  the  Way,  the  Truth,  the  Life  ~ 

Grant  us  to  know  that  Way, 
That  Truth  to  keep,  that  Life  to  win, 
Which  lead  to  endless  day. 
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OFFICES   OF   CHRIST. 

246.  L.     M.  SfEiLB. 

Christ  the  Physician  of  the  Soul* 

1  DEEP  are  the  wounds  which  sin  has  made  — 

Where  shall  the  sinner  find  a  cure  ? 
In  vain,  alas  !  is  Nature's  aid  ; 

The  work  exceeds  her  utmost  power. 

2  But  can  no  sovereign  balm  be  foand  ? 

And  is  no  kind  physician  nigh, 
To  ease  the  pain,  and  heal  the  wound, 
Ere  life  and  hope  forever  fly  ? 

3  There  is  a  great  Physician  near  ; 

Look  up,  O  fainting  soul,  and  live; 
See,  in  his  heavenly  smiles  appear 
Such  help  as  nature  cannot  give. 

4  See,  in  the  Savior's  dying  blood, 

Life,  health,  and  blisS  abundant  flow  : 
^Tis  only  that  dear  sacred  flood 

Can  eas<3  thy  pain,  and  heal  thy  woe. 

247.  L.    M.  Stennett. 

Christ  our  Sun, 

1  GREAT  God,  amid  the  darksome  nighty 
Thy  glories  burst  upon  my  sight, 
Wliile,  rapt  in  wonder,  I  behold 

The  silver  moon  and  stars  of  gold. 

2  But  when  I  see  the  sun  arise. 
And  pour  his  glories  o'er  the  skies. 
In  more  stupendous  forms  I  view 
Thy  greatness  and!  thy  goodness  too. 

3  In  every  work  tny  hands  have  made, 
Thy  power  and  wisdom  are  displayed ; 
But  O,  what  glories  all  divine 

In  my  incarnate  Savior  shine  ! 

4  He  is  my  Sun  :  beneath  his  wings 
My  soul  securely  sits  and  sings  ; 
And  there  enjoys*  like  those  above, 
The  balmy  influence  of  thy  love, 

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OFFICES    OF   CHRIST. 

248.  7S,    6  L.  TOPLADT. 

The  Rock  of  Ages, 

1  ROCK  of  ages,  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee  ; 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 
From  thy  wounded  side  that  flowed, 
Be  of  sin  the  perfect  cure ; 

Save  me.  Lord,  and  make  me  pure. 

2  Should  my  tears  forever  flow, 
Should  my  zeal  no  languor  know. 
This  for  sin  could  not  atone  ; 
Thou  must  save,  and  thou  alone ; 
In  my  hand  no  price  I  bring ; 
Simply  to  thy  cross  I  cling. 

3  While  I  draw  fhis  fleeting  breath, 
When  mine  eyelids  close  in  death, 
When  I  rise  to  worlds  unknown. 
And  behold  thee  on  thy  throne. 
Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me, 

Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee. 

249.  S.    M.  Steblil 

The  kind  SJiepherd 

1  WHILE  my  Redeemer's  near, 

My  Shepherd  and  my  Guide, 
I  bid  farewell  to  every  fear  ; 
My  wants  are  all  supplied. 

2  To  ever-fragrant  meads, 

Where  rich  abundance  grows, 
4        His  gracious  hand  indulgent  leads, 
And  guards  my  sweet  repose. 

3  Dear  Shepherd,  if  I  stray. 

My  wandering  feet  restore, 
And  guard  me  with  thy  watchful  eye, 
And  let  me  rove  ao  more. 
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OFFICES   OF   CHRIST. 

250.  ^-   ^-  Heqinbothaic 
Praise  to  the  Shepherd, 

1  TO  thee,  my  Shepherd  and  my  Lord, 

A  grateful  song  I  raise ; 
0,  let  the  feeblest  of  thy  flock 
Attempt  to  speak  thy  praise, 

2  But  how  shall  mortal  tongues  express 

A  subject  so  divine  ? 
Do  justice  to  so  vast  a  theme, 
Or  praise  a  love  like  thine  ? 

3  My  life,  my  joy,  my  hope  I  owe 

To  this  amazing  love  ; 
Ten  thousand  thousand  comforts  here, 
And  nobler  bliss  above. 

4  To  thee  my  trembling  spirit  flies, 

With  sin  and  grief  oppressed  ; 
Thy  gentle  voice  dispels  my  fears, 
And  lulls  my  cares  to  rest. 

251.  CM.  Steele. 
Pearl  of  great  Price.  • 

1  YE  glittering  toys  of  earth,  adieu ; 

A  nobler  choice  be  mine ; 
A  real  prize  attracts  my  view, 
A  treasure  all  divine. 

2  Begone,  unworthy  of  my  cares, 

Ye  flattering  baits  of  sense  ; 
Inestimable  worth  appears. 
The  pearl  of  price  immense. 

3  Should  both  the  Indies,  at  my  call, 

Their  boasted  stores  resign. 
With  joy  I  would  renounce  them  all 
For  leave  to  call  thee  mine. 

4  Should  earth's  vain  treasures  all  depart^ 

Of  this  dear  gift  possessed, 
I'd  clasp  it  to  my  joyful  heart, 
And  be  forever  blessed, 
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OFFICES    OF   CHRIST. 

,     5  Dear  Sovereign  of  my  soul's  desires, 
v:#  Thy  love  is  bliss  divine  ; 

Accept  the  praise  that  grace  inspires, 
Since  I  can  call  thee  mine. 

252.  CM.  Steele. 

A  Name  above  every  Name* 

•    1  JESUS,  in  thy  transporting  name 
What  glories  meet  our  eyes  ! 
Thou  art  the  seraphs'  lofty  theme, 
The  wonder  of  the  skies. 

2  Well  might  the  heavens  with  wonder  view 

A  love  so  strange  as  thine  ; 
No  thought  of  angels  ever  knew 
Compassion  so  divine. 

3  And  didst  thou,  Savior,  leave  the  sky, 

To  sink  beneath  our  woes  ? 
Didst  thou  descend  to  bleed,  and  die 
For  thy  rebellious  foes  ? 

4  0,  may  our  willing  hearts  confess 

Thy  sweet,  thy  gentle  sway ; 
Glad  captives  of  thy  matchless  grace 
Thy  righteous  rule  obey. 

253.  L.    M.    6  L.  Urwick's  Coll. 

Christ  all  and  in  all, 

1  JESUS,  thou  source  of  calm  repose. 

All  fulness  dwells  in  thee  divine  ; 
Our  strength  to  quell  the  proudest  foes ; 

Our  light  in  deepest  gloom  to  shine  ; 
Thou  art  our  fortress,  strength,  and  tower, 
Our  trust  and  portion  evermore. 

2  Jesus,  our  Comforter  thou  art ; 

Our  rest  in  toil,  our  ease  in  pain ; 
■    The  balm  to  heal  each  broken  heart ; 
*'^'^     In  storms  our  peace,  in  loss  our  gain ; 
Our  joy  beneath  the  worldling's  frown ; 
la  shame  our  glory  and  our  crown  j  — 


OFFICES    OF    CHRIST. 

In  want,  our  plentiibl  supply ; 

In  weakness,  our  almighty  power ; 
In  bonds,  our  perfect  liberty ; 

Our  refuge  in  temptation's  hour ; 
Our  comfort  -midst  all  grief  and  thrall ; 
Our  life  in  death,  our  all  in  all. 


254. 


C.    M.  Beddomb. 

Christ  precious, 

1  JESUS,  dehghtful,  charming  name  T 

It  spreads  a  frasr^ance  round ; 
Justice  and  mercy,  truth  and  peace, 
In  union  here  are  found. 

2  He  is  our  life,  our  joy,  our  strength  ; 

In  him  all  glories  meet ; 
He  is  a  shade  above  our  heads, 
A  light  to  guide  our  feet. 

3  The  thickest  clouds  are  soon  dispersed, 

If  Jesus  shows  his  face  ; 

To  weary,  heavy-laden  souls 

He  is  the  resting-place. 

4  When  storms  arise  and  tempests  blow, 

He  speaks  the  stilling  word  ;• 
The  threatening  billows  cease  to  flow, 
The  winds  obey  their  Lord. 

5  Through  every  age  he's  still  the  same ; 

But  we  ungrateful  prove. 

Forget  the  savor  of  his  name. 

The  sweetness  of  his  love. 

255-  8s,  7s,  &  4.  kellbt. 

Coronation  of  the  King  of  Kings. 

1  LOOK,  ye  saints  ;  the  sight  is  glorious  ; 
See  the  Man  of  sorrows  now ; 
From  the  fight  returned  victorious,  * 

Every  knee  to  him  shall  bow : 
Crown  him,  crown  him ; 
Crowns  become  the  ¥ictoiis  brow. 
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SALVATION   THROUGH   CHRIST 

2  Crown  the  Savior  ;  angels,  crown  him ; 

Rich  the  trophies  Jesus  brings ; 
In  the  seat  of  power  enthrone  him, 
"While  the  heavenly  concave  rings  : 

Crown  him,  crown  him  ; 
Crown  the  Savior  King  of  kings. 

3  Sinners  in  derision  crowned  him, 

Mocking  thus  the  Savior's  claim ; 
Saints  and  angels  crowd  around  him, 
Own  his  title,  praise  his  name  : 

Crown  him,  crown  him ; 
Spread  abroad  the  Victor's  fame. 

4  Hark,  those  bursts  of  acclamation  ! 

Hark,  those  loud,  triumphant  chords ! 
Jesus  takes  the  highest  station ; 
0,  what  joy  the  sight  affords  ! 
Crown  him,  crown  him. 
King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords. 


SALVATION    THROUGH    CHRIST. 

256.  S.     M.  W^TT8. 

Salvation  through  Christ* 

1  RAISE  your  triumphant  songs 

To  an  immortal  tune ; 
Let  all  the  earth  resound  the  deeds 
Celestial  grace  has  done. 

2  Sing  how  eternal  love 

Its  chief  Beloved  chose. 
And  bade  him  raise  our  ruined  race 
From  their  abyss  of  woes. 
*  8  His  hand  no  thunder  bears  ; 
No  terror  clothes  his  brow  ; 
No  bolts  to  drive  our  guilty  souls 
To  fiercer  flames  below, 
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SALVATION   THROUGH   CHRIST. 

4  'Twas  mercy  filled  the  throne, 

And  wrath  stood  silent  by, 
When  Christ  was  sent  with  pardons  down 
To  rebels  doomed  to  die. 

5  Now,  sinners,  dry  your  tears  ; 

Let  hopeless  sorrow  cease  ; 
^    Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  his  love. 
And  take  the  offered  peace. 

6  Lord,  we  obey  thy  call ; 

We  lay  a  humble  claim 
To  the  salvation  thou  hast  brought. 
And  love  and  praise  thy  name. 

257,  L-  M.  watk. 

Salvation  by  Christ. 

1  SALVATION  is  forever  nigh 

,  The  souls  who  fear  and  trust  the  Lord ; 
And  grace,  descending  from  on  high, 
Fresh  hopes  of  glory  shall  afford. 

2  Mercy,  and  truth  on  earth  are  met, 

Since  Christ  the  Lord  came  down  from  heaven : 
By  his  atonement,  so  complete. 

Justice  is  pleased,  and  peace  is  given. 

3  His  righteousness  is  gone  before, 

To  give  us  free  access  to  God ; 
Our  wandering  feet  shall  stray  no  more. 
But  mark  his  steps  and  keep  the  road. 

258.  C.    M.  Watts. 

Redemption  hy  Christ. 

1  BEHOLD,  what  pity  touched  the  heart 

Of  God's  eternal  Son; 
Descending  from  the  heavenly  courts 
He  left  his  Father's  throne. 

2  His  living  power,  and  dying  love, 

Redeemed  unhappy  men. 
And  raised  the  iuins  of  our  race 
To  life  and  G  )d  again, 
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SALVATIOI^   THROUGH   CHRIST. 

3  To  thee,  0  Lord,  our  noblest  powers 
We  joyfully  resign ; 
Blest  Jesus,  take  us  for  thy  own, 
And  make  us  wholly  thine. 

259.  C.     M.  HOSKINS 

Behold  the  Lamb  of  God, 

1  BEHOLD,  behold  the  Lamb  of  God, 

Who  takes  away  our  guilt ; 
Behold  th'  atoning  precious  blood 
That  for  our  sins  he  spilt. 

2  0  sinners,  now  to  Christ  draw  near, 

Livited  by  his  word  : 
The  chief  of  sinners  need  not  fear ; 
Behold  the  Lamb  of  God. 

3  Backsliders,  too,  the  Savior  calls. 

And  washes  in  his  blood  :  ' 

Arise,  return  from  grievous  falls  ; 
Behold  the  Lamb  of  God. 

4  Li  every  state,  and  time,  and  place, 

Nought  plead  but  Jesus'  blood ; 
However  wretched  be  your  case. 
Behold  the  Lamb  of  God. 

5  Spirit  of  grace,  to  us  apply 

Immanuel's  precious  blood. 
That  we  may,  with  thy  saints  on  high, 
Behold  the  Lamb  of  God. 

260.  L-    M.  Fa^cett. 

Salvation  by  Christ. 

1  BEHOLD  the  sin-atoning  Lamb, 

With  wonder,  gratitude,  and  love  ; 
To  take  away  our  guilt  and  shame, 
See  him  descending  from  above. 

2  Our  sins  and  griefs  on  him  were  laid ; 

He  meekly  bore  the  mighty  load  ; 
Our  ransom  price  he  fully  paid 

In  groans  and  tears,  in  sweat  and  blood- 
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SALVATION   THROUGH    CHRIST* 

3  To  save  a  guilty  world  he  dies ; 

Sinners,  behold  the  bleeding  Lamb  ; 
To  him  lift  np  your  longing  eyes, 
And  hope  for  mercy  in  his  name. 

4  Pardon  and  peace  through  him  abound ; 

He  can  the  richest  blessings  give ; 
Salvation  in  his  name  is  found  ; 
He  bids  the  dying  sinner  live. 

C.    M.  Watts, 

Salvatio7i. 

SALVATION  !  0,  the  joyful  sound  ! 

'Tis  pleasure  to  our  ears  ; 
A  sovereign  balm  for  every  wound, 

A  cordial  for  our  fears.- 
Buried  in  sorrow  and  in  sin. 

At  hell's  dark  door  we  lay  ; 
But  we  arise  by  grace  divine 

To  see  a  heavenly  day. 
Salvation  !  let  the  echo  fly 

The  spacious  earth  around, 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 

Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 
Salvation !  0,  thou  bleeding  Lamb, 

To  thee  the  praise  belongs  I 
Salvation  shall  inspire  our  hearts. 

And  dwell  upon  our  tongues. 

C.    M.  Beddomb. 

Wonders  of  Redemption* 

1  HOW  great  the  wisdom,  power,  and  grace, 

Which  in  redemption  shine  ! 
The  heavenly  host  with  joy  confess 
The  work  is  all  divine. 

2  Before  his  feet  they  cast  their  crowns,  -*>- 

Those  crowns  which  Jesus  gave,  — 
And  with  ten  thousand  ^ousani  tongues 
Proclaim  his  power  to  save. 
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SALVATION    THROUGH    CHRIST, 

3  They  tell  the  triumphs  of  his  cross, 

The  sufferings  which  he  bore, 
How  low  he  stooped,  how  high  he  rose, 
And  rose  to  stoop  no  more. 

4  0,  let  them  still  their  voices  raise, 

And  still  their  songs  renew ; 
Salvation  well  deserves  the  praise 
Of  men  and  angels  too. 

263-  ^S,  7s,  &  4.  Kelley. 

Fountain  of  Life. 

1  SEE,  fron  Zion's  sacred  mountain. 

Streams  of  living  water  flow ; 
God  has  opened  there  a  fountain 
That  supplies  the  plains  below : 

They  are  blessed 
Who  its  sovereign  virtues  know. 

2  Through  ten  thousand  channels  flowing, 

Streams  of  mercy  find  their  way ; 
Life,  and  health,  and  joy  bestowing. 
Making  all  around  look  gay : 

O  ye  nations, 
Hail  the  long-expected  day. 

3  Gladdened  by  the  flowing  treasure, 

All  enriching  as  it  goes, 
Lo,  the  desert  smiles  with  pleasure, 
Buds  and  blossoms  as  the  rose : 

Every  object 
Sings  for  joy  where'er  it  flows. 

4  Trees  of  life,  the  banks  adorning. 

Yield  their  fruit  to  all  around ; 
Those  who  eat  are  saved  from  mourning ; 
Pleasure  comes,  and  hopes  abound  : 

Fair  th^r  portion  — 
Endless  life  with  glory  crowned. 
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SALVATION   THEOUGH   CHKISX. 

264.  CM.  COWPBB. 

Sufficiency  of  the  Atonement, 

1  THERE  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood, 

Drawn  from  Immanuel's  veins ; 
And  sinners,  plunged  beneath  that  floodj 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

2  The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 

That  fountain  in  his  day ; 
And  may  I  there,  though  vile  as  he, 
"Wash  all  my  sins  away. 

3  Thou  dying  'Lamb,  thy  precious  blood 

Shall  never  lose  its  power, " 
Till  all  the  ransomed  church  of  God 
Are  saved,  to  sin  no  more. 

4  E'er  since,  by  faith,  I  saw  the  stream 

Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 
Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme. 
And  shall  be,  till  I  die. 

5  And  when  this  feeble,  faltering  tongue 

Lies  silent  in  the  grave, 
Then  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song 
ril  sing  thy  power  to  save. 

265.  L-    M.'  Watts. 

Belying  on  the  Atonement. 

1  0  LORD,  I  fall  before  thy  face  ; 
My  only  refuge  is  thy  grace  ; 

No  outward  forms  can  make  me  clean  ; 
The  leprosy  lies  deep  within. 

2  No  bleeding  bird  nor  bleeding  beast. 
Nor  hyssop  branch  nor  sprinkling  priest, 
Nor  running  brook,  nor  flood,  nor  sea. 
Can  wash  the  dismal  stain  away. 

3  Jesus,  my  God,  thy  blood  alone 
Hath  power  sufficient  to  atone  ; 

Thy  blood  can  make  me  white  as  snow ; 
No  human  power  could  cleanse  me  so. 
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SALVATION   THROUGH   CHRIST. 

4  Wliile  guilt  disturbs  and  breaks  my  peace, 
Nor  flesh  nor  soul  hath  rest  or  ease ; 
Lord,  let  me  hear  thy  pardoning  voice, 
And  fnake  my  broken  heart  rejoice. 

266.  S.   M.  Watts. 

Christ  0U7'  Sacrifice, 

1  NOT  all  the  blood  of  beasts, 

On  Jevfish  altars  slain, 
Could  give  the  guilty  conscience  peace, 
"  Or  wash  away  the  stain. 

2  But  Christ,  the  heavenly  Lamb, 

Takes  all  our  sins  away  — 
A  sacrifice  of  nobler  name 
And  richer  blood  than  they. 

3  My  faith  would  lay  her  hand 

On  that  dear  head  of  thine. 
While  like  a  penitent  I  stand, 
And  there  confess  my  sm. 

4  My  soul  looks  back  to  see 

The  burdens  thou  didst  bear, 
AYhen  hanging  on  the  cursed  tree, 
And  hopes  her  guilt  was  there. 

5  Believing,  we' rejoice 

To  see  the  curse  remove  ; 
We  bless  the  Lamb  with  cheerful  voice, 
And  sing  his  bleeding  love. 

237.  CM.  Watt. 

Salvation  by  Grace, 

1  LORD,  we  confess  our  numerous  faults, 

How  great  our  guilt  has  been ; 
Foolish  and  vain  were  all  our  thoughts, 
And  all  our  lives  were  sin. 

2  But,  0  my  soul,  forever  praise, 

Forever  love  his  name. 
Who  turns  thy  feet  from  dangerous  ways 
Of  folly,  sin,  and  shame. 
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SAETATION  TSKOUGH   CHRIST. 

3  'Tis  not  by  works  of  righteousness 

Which  our  own  hands  have  done  ; 
But  we  are  saved  by  sovereign  grace, 
Abounding  through  his  Son. 

4  'Tis  from  the  mercy  of  our  God 

That  all  our  hopes  b.egin  ; 
'Tis  by  the  water  and  the  blood 
Our  souls  are  washed  froni  sin. 

5  'Tis  through  the  purchase  of  His  death 

Who  hung  upon  the  tree, 
The  Spirit  is  sent  down  to  breathe 
On  such  dry  bones  as  we. 

6  Raised  from  the  dead,  we  live  anew ; 

And,  justified  by  grace, 
We  shall  appear  in.  glory  isoo, 
And  see  our  Father's  face. 


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C.    M.  Watt* 

Love  of  Christ, 

1  PLUNGED  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair, 

We  wretched  sinners  lay ; 
Without  one  cheerful  beam  of  hope, 
Or  spark  of  glimmering  day. 

2  With  pitying  eyes  the  Prince  of  grace 

Beheld  our  helpless  grief; 
He  saw,  and  0,  amazing  love ! 
He  ran  to  our  relief. 

3  Down  from  the  shining  seats  above 

With  joyful  haste  he  fled, 
Entered  the  grave  m  mortal  flesh, 
'   And  dwelt  among  the  dead. 

4  0,  for  this  love,  let  rocks  and  hills 

Their  lasting  silence  break ; 
And  all  harmonious  human  tongues 
The  Savior's  praises  speak. 
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SALVATION   THROUGH   CHRIST. 

269.  L.    M.  AKOK. 

Christ  our  Salvation, 

1  COME,  guilty  sinners,  come  and  see 

Your  great  atoning  sacrifice  : 
Behold,  on  yonder  gory  tree. 

The  King  of  kings  for  rebels  dies. 

2  How  gracious,  how  severe  thou  art, 

Jus":  God,  in  thy  redeeming  plan  ! 
The  soear  that  pierced  Immanuel's  heart 
Eevealed  the  fount  of  life  for  man. 

3  Hail,  hallowed  cross  !  accursed  no  more  ; 

Kich  tree  of  life  to  all  our  race ; 
Blest  tree  of  paradise,  which  bore 
The  choicest  fruit  —  the  gift  of  grace. 

4  Lord,  shall  ^ur  grief  or  joy  prevail  ? 

Our  heart  is  rent  amidst  their  strife  ; 
Shall  we  the  Victim's  death  bewail, 
Or  hail  it  as  our  way  to  life  ? 

5  Thy  dying,  living,  boundless  love, 

While  here  below,  shall  tune  our  tongue, 
And,  when  we  join  the  choir  above, 
Thy  love  be  our  triumphant  song. 

270.  L-  M.  anok. 

The  Cross, 

1  INSCRIBED  upon  the  cross  we  see, 

In  glowing  letters,  "  God  is  Jove  ; " 
He  bears  our  sins  upon  the  tree ; 
He  brings  us  mercy  from  above. 

2  The  cross  —  it  takes  our  guilt  away  ; 

It  holds  the  fainting  spirit  up  ; 
It  cheers  with  hope  the  gloomy  day,  . 
And  sweetens  every  bitter  cup  ;  — 

3  The  balm  of  life,  the  cure  of  woe. 

The  measure  and  the  pledge  of  love, 
The  sinner's  refuge  here  below. 
The  angel's  theme  in  heaven  above. 
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SALVATION   THROUG^H   CHRIST. 

271.  L.   M.  Steele. 

Life  in  Christ, 

1  WHEN  sins  and  fears  prevailing  rise, 

And  fainting  hope  almost  expires, 
Jesus,  to  thee  I  lift  mine  eyes, 

To  thee  I  breathe  my  soul's  desires. 

2  If  my  immortal  Savior  lives, 

Then  my  immortal  life  is  sure  ; 
His  word  a  firm  foundation  gives ; 
Here  let  me  build,  and  rest  secure. 

3  Here  let  my  faith  unshaken  dwell, 

Forever  firm  the  promise  stands ; 
Not  all  the  powers  of  earth  and  hell 
Can  e'er  dissolve  the  sacred  bands. 

4  Here,  0  my  soul,  thy  trust  repose  ; 

If  Jesus  is  forever  mine. 
Not  death  itself,  that  last  of  foes, 
Shall  break  a  union  so  divine. 

272.         ■    s.  M.  ANOK. 

Christ  precious, 

1  O  CHRIST,  what  gracious  words 

Are  ever,  ever  thine  ! 
Thy  voice  is  music  to  the  souL 
And  life  and  peace  divine. 

2  Grace,  everlasting  grace, 

Glad  tidings,  full  of  joy. 
Flow  from  thy  lips,  the  lips  of  truth, 
And  flow  without  alloy. 

3  The  broken  heart,  the  poor. 

The  bruised,  the  deaf,  the  blird, 
The  dumb,  the  dead,  the  captive  wretch, 
In  thee  compassion  find. 

4  Lord  Jesus,  speed  the  day. 

The  promised  day  of  grace, 
To  all  the  poor,  the  dumb,  the  deaf. 
The  dead,  of  Adam's  race. 
10» 


SALVATION  THROUGH   CHRIST. 

2?3.  L.  M.  STPEM 

The  only  Way  of  Salvation, 

1  JESUS,  the  spring  of  joys  divine, 

Whence  all  our  hopes  and  comforts  flow ; 
Jesus,  no  other  name  but  thine 
Can  save  us  from  eternal  woe. 

2  No  other  name  will  Heaven  approve : 

Thou  art  the  true,  the  living  way, 
Ordained,  by  everlasting  love. 

To  the  bright  realms  of  endless  day. 

3  Here  let  our  constant  feet  abide, 

!Nor  from  the  heavenly  path  depart : 
O,  let  thy  Spirit,  gracious  Guide, 

Direct  our  steps,  and  cheer  our  heart. 

4  Safe  lead  us  through  this  world  of  night, 

And  bring  us  to  the  blissful  plains, 
The  regions  of  unclouded  light, 
-         Where  perfect  joy  forever  reigns. 

274.  C.    M.  S.Stennett. 

Indebtedness  to  Christ, 

1  MAJESTIC  sweetness  sits  enthroned 

Upon  the  Savior's  brow ; 
His  head  with  radiant  glories  crowned, 
His  lips  with  grace  overflow. 

2  No  mortal  can  with  him  compare 

Among  the  sons  of  men ; 
Fairer  is  he  than  all  the  fair 
Who  fill  the  heavenly  train. 

3  He  saw  me  plunged  in  deep  distress, 

And  flew  to  my  relief; 
For  me  he  bore  the  shameful  cross. 
And  carried  all  my  grief. 

4  To  him  I  owe  my  life  and  breath, 

And  all  the  joys  I  have  ; 
:-        He  makes  me  triumph  over  death, 
And  saves  me  froioa  the  grave. 
116 


PRAISE   TO    CHRIST. 

To  heaven,  the  place  of  his  abode, 
He  brings  my  weary  feet, 

Shows  me  the  glories  of  my  God, 
And  makes  my  joys  complete. 

Since  from  his  bounty  I  receive 
Such  proofs  of  love  divine. 

Had  I  a  thousand  hearts  to  giv^. 
Lord,  they  should  all  be  thine. 


PRAISE   TO   CHRIST. 

275.  CM.  Watts. 

Christ* s  first  and  second  Coming, 

1  SING  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant  lands. 

Ye  tribes  of  every  tongue  ; 
His  new-discovered  grace  demands 
A  new  and  nobler  song. 

2  Say  to  the  nations,  Jesus  reigns, 

God's  own  almighty  Son  ; 
His  power  the  sinking  world  sustains, 
And  grace  surrounds  his  throne. 

3  Let  heaven  proclaim  the  joyful  day  ; 

Joy  through  the  earth  be  seen ; 
Let  cities  shine  in  bright  array, 
And  fields  in  cheerful  green. 

4  Let  new  seraphic  joy  surprise 

The  islands  of  the  sea ; 
Ye  mountains,  sink  ;  ye  valleys,  rise  ; 
Prepare  the  Lord  his  way. 

5  Behold,  he  comes  !  he  comes  to  bless 

The  nations,  as  their  God  ; 
To  ^how  the  world  his  righteousness, 
And  send  his  truth  abroad. 
14  157 


PRAISE    TO    CHRIST. 

6  But  when  his  voice  shall  raise  the  dead, 
And  bid  the  world  draw  near, 
How  will  the  guilty  nations  dread 
To  see  their  Judge  appear ! 

276.  c.  M.  weszet. 

Praise  to  the  Savior. 

1  0  FOE,  a  thousand  tongues  t^  sing 

My  dear  Redeemer's  praise  ; 
The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 
The  triumphs  of  his  grace  ! 

2  My  gracious  Master  arid  my  God, 

Assist  me  to  proclaim, 
To  spread  through  all  the  earth  abroad, 
The  honors  of  thy  name. 

3  Jesus  — ■  the  name  that  calms  our  fears, 

That  bids  our  sorrows  cease  ; 
'Tis  music  in  the  sinner's  ears  ; 
'Tis  life,  and  health,  and  peace. 

4  He  breaks  the  power  of  reigning  sin  ; 

He  sets  the  prisoner  free  ; 
His  blood  can  make  the  foulest  clean ; 
His  blood  availed  for  me. 

277.  Gs,  Ss,  &   4s.         Urwick'sG>ll. 

Praise  to  Christ. 

1  PEOCLAIM  the  lofty  praise 

Of  Him  who  once  was  slain. 
But  now.  is  risen,  through  endless  days 

To  live  and  reign  : 
He  lives  and  reigns  on  high 

Who  bought  us  with  his  blood. 
Enthroned  above  the  farthest  sky. 

Our  Savior,'  God. 

2  All  honor,  power,  and  praise 

To  Jesus'  name  belong ; 
With  hosts  seraphic,  glad  we  raise 
The  sacred  song : 


PEAISE   TO    CHRIST. 

^*  Worthy  the  Lamb,"  they  cry, 

"  That  on  the  cross  was  slain  ; 
But  now,  ascended  up  on  high, 

He  liv§s  to  reign." 
3  He  lives  to  bless  and  save 

The  souls  redeemed  by  grace, 
And  rescue  from  the  dreary  grave 

His  chosen  race ; 
And  soon  we  hope  above 

A  louder  strain  to  sing, 
With  all  our  powers  to  praise  and  love 

Our  Savior,  King. 

27 S.  C.   M.  Watts. 

Christ  ascending  cmd  reigning* 

1  0  FOE.  a  shout  of  sacred  joy 

To  God,  the  sovereign  King ! 
Let  every  land  iheir  tongues  employ, 
And  hymns  of  triumph  sing. 

2  Jesus,  our  God,  ascends  on  high ; 

His  heavenly  guards  around 

Attend  him  rising  through  the  sky, 

With  trumpet's  joyful  sound. 

3  While  angels  shout  and  praise  their  King, 

Let  mortals  learn  their  strains  ; 
Let  all  the  earth  his  honors  sing ; 
O'er  all  the  earth  he  reigns. 

4  Rehearse  his  praise  with  awe  profound ; 

Let  knowledge  lead  the  song  ; 
Nor  mock  him  with  a  solemn  sound 
Upon  a  thoughtless  tongue. 

2? 9.  H.    M.  Stennett 

P?^aise  to  the  Savior. 

1  COME,  every  pious  heart 

That  loves  the  Savior's  nam€. 
Your  noblest  powers  exert 
To  celebrate  his  fame  : 
159 


PRAISE   TO    CHRIST. 

Tell  an  above, 

And  all  below, 
Tke  debt  of  love 

To  liim  you  owe. 

2  He  left  his  starry  crown, 

And  laid  bis  robes  aside  ; 
Oa  wings  of  love  came  down, 
And  wept,  and  bled,  and  died : 
What  he  endured, 
4  O,  who  can  tell, 

To  save  our  souls 

From  death  and  hell  ? 

3  From  the  dark  grave  he  rose. 

The  mansion  of  the  dead, 
And  thence  his  mighty  foes 
In  glorious  triumph  led  : 
Up  through  the  sky 

The  Conqueror  rode. 
And  reigns  on  high. 
The  Savior,  God. 

280.  L-    M.  Watts. 

Glo7y  and  Grace  in  the  Person  of  Christ^ 

1  NOW  to  the  Lord  a  noble  song ; 
Awake,  my  v50ul,  awake,  my  tongue  ; 
Hosanna  to  th'  eternal  name. 

And  all  his  boundless  love  proclaim. 

2  See  where  it  shines  in  Jesus'  face, 
The  brightest  image  of  his  grace ; 
God,  in  the  person  of  his  Son, 

Has  all  his  mightiest  works  outdone. 

3  The  spacious  earth  and  spreading  flood 
Proclaim  the  wi^e,  the  powerful  God ; 
And  thy  rich  glories  from  afar 
Sparkle  in  every  rolling  star. 

4  But  in  his  looks  a  glory  stands. 
The  noblest  labor  of  thine  hands ; 

160 


PRAISE   TO    CHRIST* 

The  pleasing  lustre  of  his  ejes 

Outshines  the  wonders  of  the  skies. 
6  Grace  —  'tis  a  sweet,  a  charming  theme ; 

My  thoughts  rejoice  at  Jesus'  name ; 

Ye  angels,  dwell  upon  the  sound ; 

Ye  heavens,  reflect  it  to  the  ground. 
6  O,  may  I  reach  the  happy 'place 

Where  he  unveils  his  lovely  face ; 

His  beauties  there  may  I  behold, 

And  sing  his  name  to  harps  of  gold. 

281.  C.     M.  WATTfc 

The  Lamb  of  God  toorshipped. 

1  COME,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 

With  angels'  round  the  throne  ; 
Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 

2  "  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,"  they  ciy, 

"  To  be  exalted  thus  :  " 
"  Worthy  the  Lamb,"  our  lips  reply, 
"  For  he  was  slain  for  us." 

3  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 

Honor  and  power  divine  ;  *• 

And  blessings,  more  than  we  can  give. 
Be,  Lord,  forever  thine. 

4  Let  all  that  dwell  above  the  sky, 

And  air,  and  eailh,  and  seas, 
Conspire  to  lift  thy  glories  high. 
And  speak  thy  endless  praise. 

5  The  whole  creation  join  in  one 

To  bless  the  sacred  name 
Of  Him  who  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 

282.  c.  p.  M.         medlot. 

Excellence  of  Christ, 
1  O,  COULD  I  speak  the  matchless  worth, 
O,  could  I  sound  the  glories  forth, 
U  *  161 


PRAISE   TO    CHRIST. 

Which  in  my  Savior  shine, 
I'd  soar  and  touch  the  heavenly  strings, 
Ani  vie  with  Gabriel  while  he  sings 

In  notes  almost  divine. 

2  rd  sing  the  precious  blood  he  spilt, 
My  ransom  from  the  dreadful  guilt 

Of  sin  and  wrath  divine  ; 
I'd  sing  his  glorious  righteousness, 
In  which  all-perfect,  heavenly  dress 

My  soul  shall  ever  shine. 

3  I'd  sing  the  characters  he  bears, 
And  all  the  forms  of  love  he  wears, 

Exalted  on  his  throne  ; 
In  loftiest  songs  of  sweetest  praise, 
I  would,  to  everlasting  days, 

Make  all  his  glories  known. 

4  Soon  the  delightful  morn  will  come 
When  my  dear  Lord  will  bring  me  home, 

And  I  shall  see  his  face  ; 
Then  with  my  Savior,  Brother,  Friend, 
A  blest  eternity  I'll  spend, 

Triumphant  in  his  grace. 


283. 


C.    M.  Doddridge. 

Jesus  precious  to  them  that  believe* 

1  JESUS,  I  love  thy  charmibg  name  ; 

'Tis  music  to  my  ear ; 
Fain  would  I  sound  it  out  so  loud, 
That  earth  and  heaven  might  hear. 

2  Yes,  thou  art  precious  to  my  soul, 

My  transport  and  my  trust ; 
Jewels  to  thee  are  gaudy  toys, 
And  gold  is  sordid  dust. 

3  All  my  capacious  powers  can  wL-h 

In  thee  doth  richly  meet ; 
Nor  to  my  eyes  is  light  so  dear, 
Nor  friendship  half  so  sweet. 

162 


PRAISE   TO    CHRIST. 

4  Thy  grace  shall  dwell  upon  my  h^art, 

And  shed  its  fragrance  there  ; 
The  noblest  bai  n  of  all  its  wounds, 
The  cordial  of  its  care. 

5  ril  speak  the  honors  of  thy  name 

With  my  last,  laboring  breath, 
And,  dying,  clasp  thee  in  my  arms, 
The  antidote  of  death. 

284.  L.    M.  Watts. 

Victory  and  Exaltation  of  Christ^ 

1  NOW  be  my  heart  inspired  to  sing 
The  glories  of  my  Savior  King ; 
He  comes  with  blessings  from  above. 
And  wins  the  nations  to  his  love. 

2  Thy  throne,  0  God,  forever  stands  ; 
Grace  is  the  sceptre  in  thy  hands  : 
Thy  laws  and  works  are  just  and  right, 
But  truth  and  mercy  thy  delight. 

3  Let  endless  honors  crown  thy  head ; 
Let  every  age  thy  praises  spread  ; 
Let  all  the  nations  know  thy  word, 
And  every  tongue  confess  thee  Lord. 

285.  8s    &    7s.  Pratt's  Cci^. 
Praise  to  Christy  the  Author  of  Salvation. 

1  CROWN  his  head  w^ith  endless  blessing 

Who,  in  God  the  Father's  name, 
With  compassion  never  ceasing. 
Comes,  salvation  to  proclaim. 

2  Lo,  Jehovah,  we  adore  thee  ! 

Thee,  our  Savior  —  thee,  our  God  ; 
^  From  thy  throne  let  beams  of  glory 

Shine  through  all  the  world  abroad. 

3  Jesus,  thee  our  Savior  hailing. 

Thee  our  God  in  praise  we  own ; 
Highest  honors,  never  failing. 
Rise  eternal  round  thy  throne. 
163 


PRAISE   TO    CHRIST. 

4  Now,  ye  saints,  his  power  confessing, 
In  your  grateful  strains  adore ; 
For  his  mercy,  nex  er  leasing. 
Flows,  and  flows  forevermore. 


286 


28? 


C.    M.  Watts. 

A  neio  So7ig  to  the  Lamb, 

1  BEHOLD  the  glories  of  the  Lamb 

Amidst  his  Father's  throne  ; 
Prepare  new  honors  for  his  name, 
And  songs  before  unknown. 

2  Let  elders  worship  at.  his  feet. 

The  church  adore  around. 
With  vials  full  of  odors  sweet, 

And  harps  of  sweeter  sound. 
8  Those  are  the  prayers  of  all  the  saints, 

And  tliese  the  hymns  they  raise ; 
Jesus  is  kind  to  our  complaints  ; 

He  loves  to  hear  our  praise. 

4  Now  to  the  Lamb,  that  once  was  slain, 

Be  endless  blessings  paid  ; 
Salvation,  glory,  joy,  remain 
Forever  on  thy  head. 

5  Thou  hast  redeemed  our  souls  with  blood, 
*      Hast  set  the  prisoner  free, 

Hast  made  us  kings  and  priests  to  God, 
And  we  shall  reign  with  thee. 

lOS     &      lis.  WiNCHELL'S   SeL. 

God's  Servants  sliould  praise  him, 

YE  servants  of  God,  yoiu*  Master  proclaim, 
And  publish  abroad  his  wonderful  name ; 
The  name  all-victorious  of  Jesus  extol ; 
His  kingdom  is  glorious  ;  he  rules  over  all. 
God  ruleth  on  high,  almighty  to  save  ; 
And  still  he  is  nigh  ;  his  presence  we  have  : 
The  great  congregation  his  triumph  shall  sing^ 
Ascribing  salvation  to  Jesus  our  King. 
164 


PRAISE   TO    CHRIST. 

3  "  Salvation  to  God,  who  sits  on  the  throne/* 
Let  all  cry  aloud,  and  honor  the  Son  : 
The  praises  of  Jesus  the  angels  proclaim, 

Fall  down  on  their  faces,  and  worship  the  Lamb. 

4  Then  let  us  adore,  and  give  him  his  right  — 
AU  glory  and  power,  and  wisdom  and  might, 
All  honor  and  blessing,  with  angels  above, 
And  thanks  never  ceasing,  for  infinite  love. 

288,  6s   &   4s.  Sac.  Lyrics. 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 

1  GLORY  to  Gpd  on  high  : 
Let  heaven  and  earth  reply ; 

Praise  ye  his  name ; 
His  love  and  grace  adore, 
Who  all  our  sorrows  bore  ; 
And  sing  forevermore, 

"  Worthy  the  Lamb." 

2  Ye  who  surround  the  throne, 
Join  cheerfully  in  one, 

Praising  his  name : 
Ye  who  have  felt  his  blood 
Sealing  your  peace  with  God, 
Sound  his  dear  name  abroad  ; 

"  Worthy  the  Lamb." 

3  Join,  all  ye  ransomed  race. 

Our  Lord  and  God  to  bless  ;  " 

Praise  ye  his  name  ; 
fn  him  we  will  rejoice, 
And  make  a  joyful  noise. 
Shouting  with  heart  and  voice, 

"  Worthy  the  Lamb." 

4  Soon  must  we  change  our  place ; 
Yet  will  we  never  cease 

Praising  his  name : 

165 


PRAISE    TO    CHRIST. 

T:  him  our  songs  we'll  bring, 
Hail  him  our  gracious  King, 
And  through  all  ages  sing, 
"  Worthy  the  Lamb."    ' 

289.  S.    M.  Beddomb 
Praise  to  the  Savior. 

1  YE  angels,  bless  the  Lord, 

And  praise  his  sacred  name  ; 
Diffuse  his  glories  all  abroad, 
Plis  gracious  acts  proclaim. 

2  Praise  him,  ye  heavenly  powers. 

And  make  his  goodness  known  ; 
Christ  is  your  Head,  as  well  as  ours, 
And  ye  surround  his  throne. 

3  Praise  him,  ye  hosts  of  light. 

In  accents  sweet  and  high ; 
To  him  you  owe  your  power  and  might ; 
At  his  command  you  fly. 

4  Ye  winged  seraphim, 

Your  grateful  voices  raise  ; 
Created  and  preserved  by  him, 
Let  him  have  all  your  praise. 

5  The  lofty  song  begin, 

And  tune  your  harps  anew  ; 

While  we  in  sacred  concert  join. 

And  strive  to  vie  with  you, 

290.  8s  &  7s.  (Peculiar.)  Kelly. 
Christ  enthroned  and  worshipped* 

1  HAEK  !  ten  thousand  harps  and  voices 

Sound  the  note  of  praise  above ; 
Jesus  reigns,  and  heaven  rejoices  ; 

Jesus  reigns,  the  God  of  love : 
See,  he  sits  on  yonder  throne ; 
Jesus  rules  the  world  alone. 

2  Jesus,  hail !  whose  glory  brightens 

All  above,  and  gives  it  worth  ; 
166 


PRAISE   TO    CHRIST. 

Lord  of  life,  thy  smile  enlightens, 

Cheers,  and  charms  thy  saints  on  earth : 
When  we  think  of  love  like  thine, 
Lord,  we  own  it  love  divine. 

3  King  of  glory,  reign  forever ; 

Thine  an  everlasting  crown  . 
Nothing  from  thy  love  shall  sev  er 

Those  whom  thou  hast  made  thine  own ; 
Happy  objects  of  thy  grace. 
Destined  to  behold  thy  face. 

4  Savior,  hasten  thine  appearing  ; 

Bring,  0,  bring  the  glorious  day, 
When,  the  awful  summons  hearing, 

Heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away  : 
Then,  with  golden  harps,  we'll  sing, 
"  Glory,  glory  to  our  King." 

291.  S.    M.  Hammond. 

The  Song  of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 

1  AWAKE,  and  sing  the  song 

Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb ; 
Wake,  every  heart  and  every  tongue, 
To  praise  the  Savior's  name. 

2  Sing  of  his  dying  love  ; 

Sing  of  his  rising  power ; 
Sing  how  he  intercedes  above 
For  those  whose  sins  he  bore.. 

3  Ye  pilgrims,  on  the  road 

To  Zion's  city,  sing  ; 
Eejoice  ye  in  the  Lamb  of  God, 
Li  Christ,  th'  eternal  King. 

4  Soon  sh^U  we  hear  him  say. 

Ye  blessed  children,  come ; 
Soon  wiU  he  call  us  hence  away 
To  our  eternal  home. 
167 


PRAISE    TO    CHRIST. 

5  There  shall  each  raptured  tongue 
His  endless  praise  proclaim, 
And  sweeter  voices  tune  the  song 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 

^  y  ^ ,  "7  S.  L4NGF#RD. 

Redeeming  Love, 

1  NOW  begin  the  heavenly  them(», ; 
Sing  aloud  in  Jesus'  name ;  ■ 

Ye  who  his  salvation  prove, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  love. 

2  Ye  who  see  the  Father's  grace 
Beaming  in  the  Savior's  face, 
As  to  Canaan  on  ye  move, 
Praise  and  bless  redeeming  love. 

3  Mourning  souls,  dry  up  your  tears  ; 
Banish  all  your  guilty  fears  ; 
Welcome,  all  by  sin  oppressed, 
Welcome  to  his  sacred  rest. 

4  Hither,  then,  your  music  bring ; 
Strike  aloud  each  cheerful  string ; 
Mortals,  join  the  host  above  ; 
Join  to  praise  redeeming  love. 

293.  7s,    6  L.  Kelly. 

Glory  to  the  King, 

1  GLORY,  glory  to  our  King ! 

Crowns  unfading  wreathe  his  head ; 
Jesus  is  the  name  we  sing  — 

Jesus  risen  from  the  dead ; 
Jesus,  Conqueror  o'er  the  grave  ; 
Jesus,  mighty  now  to  save. 

2  Now  behold  him  high  enthroned, 

Glory  beaming  from  his  face, 
By  adoring  angels  owned, 

God  of  holiness  and  grace : 
O  for  hearts  and  tongues  to  sing^ 
Glory,  glory  to  our  King  I 


\ 

PRAISE  \T0    qHmST. 

3  Jesus^  on  thy  people  shine  ; 

Warm  our  hearty  and  tune  our  tongues, 
That  with  angels  we  may  join, 

Share  their  bliss,  and  swell  their  songs ! 
Glory,  honor,  praise,  and  power, 
Lord,  be  thine  forevermore.  , 


294.  0.    M.  I  Watts. 

The  Reign  of  Christ, 

1  LET  earth,  with  every  isle  a^d  sea, 

Rejoice ;  the  Savior  reigns  i 
His  word,  hke  fire,  prepares  h(s  way, 
And  mountains  melt  to  plaiiis. 

2  His  presence  sinks  the  proudesf  hills, 

And  makes  the  valleys  rise  ; 
The  humble  soul  enjoys  his  smiles. 
The  haughty  sinner  dies. 

3  Adoring  angels,  at  his  birthj 

Made  our  Redeemer  knovn ; 
Thus  shall  he  come  to  judge  the  earth, 
And  angels  guard  his  throiae. 

4  His  foes  shall  tremble  at  his  sight; 

And  hills  and  seas  retire  ; 
■   His  children  take  their  upward  fligfit. 
And  leave  the  world  on  fire.       I 

5  The  seeds  of  joy  and  glory,  sowii 

For  saints  in  darkness  here. 
Shall  rise  and  spring  in  worlds  unknown, 
And  a  rich  harvest  bear. 

295.  C.    M.  Duncan. 
The  spiritual  Coronation, 

1  ALL  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name  I 

Let  angels  prostrate  faE ; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem. 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

2  Ye  chosen  seed  of  Israel's  race, 

A  remnant  weak  and  small, 
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HOLY   SPIRIT. 

Hail  him,  who  saves  you  by  his  grace, 
And  crown  Mm  Lord  of  all. 

3  Ye  Gentile  sinners,  ne'er  forget 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall ; 
Go,  spread  your  trophies  at  his  feet, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

4  Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe, 

On  this  terrestrial  ball, 
To  him  all  majesty  ascribe. 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

5  O  that,  with  yonder  sacred  throng, 

We  at  his  feet  may  fall ! 
We'll  join  tne  everlasting  song. 
And  croivn  him  Lord  of  all. 

296.  ^'    M.  Shiblby. 

Worthy  the  Lamb, 

1  WORTHY  the  Lamb  of  boundless  sway ; 

In.  earth  and  heaven  the  Lord  of  all ; 
Let  all  the  powers  of  earth  obey, 
Aiid  low  before  his  footstool  fall. 

2  HigLer,  still  higher,  swell  the  strain  ; 

Q'eation's  voice  the  note  prolong : 
Jesus,  ihe  Lamb,  shall  ever  reign ; 
Let  hallelujahs  crown  the  song. 


HOLY    SPIRIT. 

297.  Ss,  6,  &  4.      Spirit  OP  THE  Ps ALMS . 

The  Holy  Spirit  the  Comforter, 

1  OUR  blest  Redeemer,  ere  he  breathed 
His  tender,  last  farewell, 
A  Guide,  a  Comforter,  bequeathed, 
With  us  to  dwell. 
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HOLr   SPIRIT. 

2  He  cams  in  tongues  of  living  flame, 

To  teacli,  convince,  subdue ; 
All  po\Terfal  as  the  wind  he  came, 
As  viewless  too. 

3  He  came  sweet  influence  to  impart, 

A  gracious,  willing  guest, 
While  he  can  find  one  humble  heart 
Wherein  to  rest. 

4  And  his  that  gentle  voice  we  hear, 

Soft  as  the  breeze  of  even^ 
That  checks  each  fault,  that  calms  each  fear, 
And  speaks  of  heaven. 

5  And  every  virtue  we  possess. 

And  every  victory  won. 
And  every  thought  of  holiness, 
Are  his  alone. 

6  Spiiit  of  purity  and  grace. 

Our  weakness,  pitying,  see  ; 
0,  make  our  hearts  thy  dwelhng-place, 
And  worthier  thee. 

298.  c.  M.  wa™ 

The  Earnest  of  Heaven, 

1  WHY  should  the  children  of  a,  King 

Go  mourning  all  their  days  ? 
Great  Comforter,  descend  and  bring 
Some  tokens  of  thy  grace. 

2  Dost  thou  not  dwell  in  all  thy  saints, 

And  seal  them  heirs  of  heaven  ? 
When  wilt  thou  banish  my  complaints, 
And  show  my  sins  forgiven  ? 

3  Assure  my  conscience  of  her  part 

In  my  Redeemer's  blp.od ; 
And  bear  thy  witness  with  my  heart, 
That  I  am  born  of  God. 
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HOLY   SPIRIT. 

4  Thou  art  the  earnest  of  his  loTe, 
The  pledge  of  joys  to  conke ; 
And  thy  soft  wings,  celestial  Dove, 
Will  safely  bear  me  home. 

299.  c.  M.  waw.> 

Breathing  after  the  Holy  Spirit, 

1  COME,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

With  all  thy. quicke ling  powers  ; 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Savior's  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2  Look,  how  we  grovel  here  below. 

Fond  of  these  trifling  toys ; 
Our  souls  can  neither  fly  nor  go 
To  reach  eternal  joys. 

3  In  vain  we  tune  our  formal  songs  ; 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise  ; 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues, 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

4  Dear  Lord,  and  shall  we  ever  live 

At  this  poor,  dying  rate  — 
Our  love  so  faint,  so  cold  to  thee, 
And  thine  to  us  so  great  ? 

5  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quickening  powers  ; 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Savior's  love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 

300.  CM.  Chris.  Mel. 

Regeneration  by  the  Spirit. 

1  CAN  aught  beneath  a  power  divine 

The  stubborn  will  subdue  ? 
'Tis  thme,  eternal  Spirit,  thine 
To  form  the  heart  anew. 

2  'Tis  thine  the  passions  to  recall, 

And  upward  bid  them  rise, 
And  make  the  scales  of  error  fall 
From  reason's  darkened  eyes. 
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HOLY   SPIRIT. 

3  To  chase  tlie  shades  of  death  away, 

And  bid  the  sinner  hve, 
A  beam  of  heayen,  a  vital  ray, 
'Tis  thine  alone  to  give. 

4  0,  change  these  wretched  hearts  of  ours, 

And  give  tliem  life  divine  ! 
Then  shall  our  passions  and  our  powers, 
Almighty  Lord,  be  thine. 

301.  ^S.  Reed. 

The  Sanctifier* 

1  HOLY  Ghost,  with  light  divine, 
Shine  upon  this  heart  of  mine  ; 
Chase  the  shades  of  night  away ; 
Turn  the  darkness  into  'day. 

2  Holy  Ghost,  with  power  divine. 
Cleanse  this  guilty  heart  of  mine  : 
Long  has  sin,  without  control, 
Held  dominion  o'er  my  soul. 

3  Holy  Ghost,  with  joy  divine, 
Cheer  this  saddened  heart  of  mine ; 
Bid  my  many  woes  depart. 

Heal  my  wounded,  bleeding  heart. 

4  Holy  Spirit,  all  divine, 

Dwell  within  this  heart  of  mine  ; 
Cast  down  every  idol  throne  ; 
Reign  supreme,  and  reign  alone. 

302.  s.  M.  hakt. 

Sanctifying  Influence. 

1  COME,  Holy  Spirit,  come  ; 

Let  thy  bright  beams  arise  ; 

Dispel  the  sorrow  from  our  minds, 

The  darkness  from  our  eyes. 

2  Convince  us  all  of  sin  ; 

Then  lead  to  Jesus'  blood  ; 
And  to  our  wondering  view  reveal 
The  mercies  of  our  God. 
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HGLY   SFIRIT. 

3  Revive  our  drooping  faith^ 

Our  doubts  and  fears  remove, 
And  kindle  in  our  breasts  the  flame 
Of  never-dying  love. 

4  'Tis  thine  to  cleanse  the  heart, 

To  sanctify  the  soul, 
To  pour  fresh  life  in  every  part, 
And  new  create  the  whole. 

5  Dwell,  Spirit,  in  our  hearts  ; 

Our  minds  from  bondage  free ,; 
Then  shall  we  know,  and  praise,  and  love 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Thee. 

303.  L-   M.  TVeslet. 

T?te  Spirit  eritredted  not  to  depart. 

1  STAY,  thou  insulted  Spirit,  stay. 

Though  I  have  done  thee  such  despite ; 
Cast  not  a  sinner  quite  away. 
Nor  take  thine  everlasting  flight. 

2  Though  I  have  most  unfaithful  been 

Of  all  who  e'er  thy  grace  received, 
Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  seen. 
Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  grieved, - 

3  Yet  O,  the  chief  of  sinners  spare, 

In  honor  of  my  great  High  Priest ; 
Nor  in  thy  righteous  anger  swear 
I  shall  not  see  thy  people's  rest. 

4  My  weary  soul,  0  God,  release  ; 

Uphold  me  with  thy  gracious  hand ; 
O,  guide  me  into  perfect  peace, 

And  bring  me  to  the  promi?  ed  land. 

304.  L-    M.  Browne. 

Oicr  Guide. 
1  COME,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  light  and  comfort  from  above  ; 
Be  thou  our  Guardian,  thou  our  Guide ; 
O'er  every  thought  and  step  preside. 
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HOLY    SPIRIT. 

2  To  US  the  Kght  of  truth  display, 

And  make  us  know  and  choose  thy  way ; 
Plant  holy  fear  in  every  heart, 
That  we  from  God  may  ne'er  depart. 

S  Lead  us  to  hoKness  —  the  road 

Which  we  must  take  to  dwell  with  God ; 
Lead  us  to  Christ  —  the  living  way  ; 
Nor  let  us  from  his  pastures  stray. 

4  Lead  us  tc  God,  our  final  rest, 
To  be  with  him  forever  blest ; 
Lead  us  to  heaven,  its  bliss  to  share  — 
Fulness  of  joy  forever  there. 

305.  II-    M.         Campbell's  Coll. 

Pleading  the  Promise  of  the  Spirit* 

1  0  THOU  that  hearest  prayer, 

.  Attend  our  humble  cry, 
And  let  thy  servants  share 
Thy  blessing  from  on  higli : 
We  plead  the  promise  of  thy  word ; 
Grant  us  thy  Holy  Spirit,  Lord. 

2  If  earthly  parents  hear 

Their  children  when  they  cry,  — 
If  they,  with  love  sincere. 

Their  varied  wants  supply,  — 
Much  more  wilt  thou  thy  love  display. 
And  answer  when  thy  children  pray. 

3  O,  may  that  sacred  firs, 

.  Descending  from  above, 

Our  languid  hearts  inspire 
With  fervent  zeal  and  love  : 
Enlighten  our  beclouded  eyes. 
And  teach  our  grovelling  souls  to  rise. 

4  And  send  thy  Spirit  down 

On  all  the  nations,  Lord, 
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HOLT    SPIRIT. 

With  great  success  to  crown 
The  preaching  of  thy  word, 
Till  heathen  lands  shall  own  thy  sway, 
And  cast  their  idol  gods  awaye 

q(J()^  7  s.  Bathurst. 

The  teaching  Spirit » 

1  HOLY  Spirit,  from  on  high 
Bend  o'er  us  a  pitying  eye  ; 
Now  refresh  the  drooping  heart ; 
Bid  the  power  of  sin  depart. 

2  Light  up  every  dark  recess 
Of  our  heart's  ungodliness  ; 
Show  us  every  devious  way 
Where  our  steps  have  gone  astray, 

3  Teach  us,  with  repentant  grief, 
Humbly  to  implore  relief; 
Then  the  Savior's  love  reveal, 
And  our  broken  spirits  heal. 

4  May  we  daily  grow  in  grace, 
And  pursue  the  heavenly  race, 
Trained  in  wisdom,  led  by  love, 
Till  we  reach  our  rest  above. 

307.  :  7s.  SxocKEa. 

Lifouences  of  the  Spirit. 

1  GRACIOUS  Spirit,  Love  divine, 
Let  thy  light  within  me  shine  ; 
All  my  guilty  fears  remove ; 

Fill  me  with  thy  heavenly  love. 

2  Speak  thy  pardoning  grace  to  me ; 
Set  the  burdened  sinner  free  ; 
Lead  me  to  the  Lamb  of  God ; 
Wash  me  in  his  precious  blood. 

3  Life  and  peace  to  me  impart ; 
Seal  salvation  on  my  heart ; 
Dwell  thyself  within  my  breast, 
Earnest  of  immortal  rest. 

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309 


&6LT   SPIRIT. 

4  Let  iiie  never  from  thee  stray ; 
Keep  me  in  the  narrow  way  ; 
Fill  my  soul  with  joy  divine  ;  '^ 

Keep  me,  Lord,  forever  thine. 

8s  &  7s.  .  iAT. 

The  Source  of  Consolation. 

HOLY  Ghost,  dispel  our  sadness  ; 

Pierce  the  clouds  of  nature's  night ; 
Come,  thou  Source  of  joy  and  gladness, 

Breathe  thy  life,  and  spread  thy  light. 
Hear,  0,  hear  our  supplication. 

Blessed  Spirit,  God  of  peace  ; 
Rest  upon  this  congregation 

With  the  fulness  of  thy  grace. 
Author  of  our  new  creation, 

May  we  all  thine  influence  prove ; 
Make  our  souls  thy  habitation  ; 

Shed  abroad  the  Savior's  love. 
Source  of  sweetest  consolation, 

Breathe  thy  peace  on  all  below  j 
Bless,  O  bless  this  congregation ; 

On  each  soul  thy  grace  bestow. 

C.     M.  DODDRlDOSi 

The  Spirit  desired. 

1  GREAT  Father  of  our  feeble  race, 

Behold,  thy  servants  wait ; 
With  longing  eyes  and  Hfted  hands, 
We  flock  around  thy  gate. 

2  0,  shed  abroad  that  royal  gift. 

Thy  Spirit,  from  above. 
To  bless  our  eyes  with  sacred  light, 
And  fire  our  hearts  with  love. 

3  Blest  earnest  of  eternal  joy, 

Declare  our  sins  forgiven, 
And  bear,  with  energy  divine, 
Our  raptured  thoughts  to  heaven. 
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HOLY    SPIRIT. 

4  Diffuse,  0  God,  refresMng  showers, 
That  earth  its  fruit  may  yield, 
And  change  this  barren  wilderness 
To  Carmel's  flowery  field. 

310*  L.   M.  DoDDRiDaa, 

Living  Waters. 

1  BLEST  Spirit,  Source  of  grace  divine, 
Wliat  soul-refreshing  streams  are  thine  ! 
O,  bring  these  healing  waters  nigh. 

Or  we  must  droop,  and  fall,  and  die. 

2  No  traveller  through  desert  lands, 
'Midst  scorching  suns  and  burning  sands, 
More  eager  longs  for  cooling  rain. 

Or  pants  the  current  to  obtain. 

3  Our  longing  souls  aloud  would  sing ; 
Spring  up,  celestial  fountain,  spring ; 
To  a  redundant  river  flow, 

And  cheer  this  thirsty  land  below. 

4  May  this  blest  torrent,  near  my  side. 
Through  all  the  desert  swiftly  glide  ; 

^         Then,  in  Immanuel's  land  above. 
Spread  to  a  sea  of  joy  and  love. 

Q  U  ^  S.    M.  Montgomery. 

God  working  in  the  Soul. 

1  'TIS  God  the  Spirit  leads 

In  paths  before  unknown  ; 
The  work  to  be  performed  is  ours, 
The  strength  is  all  his  own. 

2  Supported  by  his  grace, 

We  still  pursue  our  way. 
And  hope  at  last  to  reach  the  prize, 
Secure  in  endless  day. 

3  'Tis  he  that  works  to  will ; 

'Tis  he  that  works  to  do ; 
The  power  by  which  we  act  is  his, 
And  his  the  glory  too. 
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HOLY   SPIRIT. 

312.  c.  M.  HA^Eii.^ 

Source  of  Life  and  Light. 

1  GREAT  Spirit,  by  whose  mighty  power 

All  creatures  live  and  move, 
On  us  thy  benediction  shower ; 
Inspire  our  souls  with  love. 

2  Hail,  Source  of  light !  arise  and  shine  ; 

All  gloom  and  doubt  dispel ; 
Give  peace  and  joy,  for  we  are  thine ; 
In  us  forever  dwell. 

3  With  speedy  flight  do  thou  descend, 

And  solid  comfort  bring, 
And  o'er  our  languid  souls  extend 
Thine  all-reviving  wing. 

4  Blest  earnest  of  eternal  joy, 

Declare  our  sins  forgiven. 
And  bear,  with  energy  divine. 
Our  raptured  thoughts  to  heaven. 

313.  L.    M.  Eng.  Bap.  .Coll. 

Divine  Influences  compared  to  Bain. 

1  AS  showers  on  meadows  newly  mown, 
Our  God  shall  send  his  Spirit  down  : 
Eternal  Source  of  grace  divine. 
What  soul-refreshing  drops  are  thine  ! 

2  That  heavenly  influence  let  us  find 
In  holy  silence  of  the  mind. 

While  every  grace  maintains  its  bloom, 
Diffusing  wide  its  rich  perfume. 

3  Nor  let  these  blessings  be  confined 
To  us,  but  poured  on  all  mankind ; 
Till  eartt's  rude  wastes  in  verdure  rise, 
And  Eden's  beauty  greet  our  eyes. 

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HOLT   SPIEIT. 

3X4.  L.   M.  Watti. 

The  Spirit  enlightening  and  renewing, 

1  ETERNAL  Spirit,  we  confess 
And  sing  the  wonders  of  thy  grace ; 
Thy  power  conveys  our  blessings  down 
From  God,  the  Father,  and  the  Son. 

2  Enlightened  by  thine  heavenly  ray, 
Our  shades  and  darkness  turn  to  day  y 
Thine  inward  teachings  make  us  know 
Our  danger  and  our  refuge  too. 

3  Thy  power  and  glory  work  within, 
And  break  the  chains  of  reigning  sin ; 
Our  wild,  imperious  lusts  subdue, 
And  form  our  wretched  hearts  anew. 

4  The  troubled  conscience  knows  thy  voice  \ 
Thy  cheering  words  awake  our  joys  ; 
Thy  words  allay  the  stormy  wind,      ^^^   ^^ 
And  calm  the  surges  of  the  mind. 

315.  L.     M.  DODpRIDGa. 

The  Spirit  invoked, 

1  COME,  sacred  Spirit,  from  above,        |i  i  p, 
And  fill  the  coldest  heart  with  love  ; 
Soften  to  flesh  the  flinty  stone. 

And  let  thy  godlike  power  be  known. 

2  Speak  thou,  and  from  the  haughtiest  eyes 
Shall  floods  of  pious  sorrow  rise, 
While  all  their  glowing  souls  are  borne 
To  seek  that  grace  which  now  they  scorn. 

3  0,  let  a  holy  flock  await. 
Numerous,  around  thy  temple  gate, 
Each  pressing  on  with  zeal  to  be 
A  living  sacrifice  to  thee. 

4  In  answer  to  our  fervent  cries, 
Give  us  to  see  thy  church  arise ; 
Or,  if  that  blessing  seem  too  great, 
Give  ua  to  mourn  ita  low  estate* 


HdLV  SPIRIT. 

316.  L.    M.  ANOK. 

Prosperoiis  Gale  desired. 

1  AT  anchor  laid,  ramote  from  home, 
Toiling,  I  cry,  "  Sweet  spirit,  come  ! 
Celestial  breeze,  no  longer  stay. 

But  swell  my  sail,  and  speed  my  way. 

2  "  Fain  would  I  mount,  fain  would  I  glow, 
And  loose  my  cable  from  below  ; 

But  I  can  only  spread  my  sa,il : 

Thou,  thou  must  breathe  th'  auspicious  gale.* 

317.  S.   M.  Pratt's  Coll. 

Prayer  for  the  Spirit.  -  > 

1  BLEST  Comforter  divine. 

Let  rays  of  heavenly  love 
Amid  our  gloom  and  darkness  shine, 
And  guide  our  souls  above. 

2  Turn  us,  with  gentle  voice. 

From  every  sinful  way. 
And  bid  the  mourning  saint  rejoice, 
Though  earthly  joys  decay. 

3  By  thine  inspiring  breath 

Make  every  cloud  of  care. 
And  e'en  the  gloomy  vale  of  death, 
A  smile  of  glory  wear. 

4  0,  fill  thou  every  heart  ,  v  ^^ 
\.Ui             With  love  to  all  our  race ;              i^vii 

Great  Comforter,  to  us  impart 
These  blessings  of  thy  grace. 

olo.  8s   &   7s.  Noel's  Coll. 

Source  of  Blessings, 

1  HOLY  Source  of  consolation, 

Light  and  life  thy  grace  imparts ; 
Visit  us  in  thy  compassion ; 

Guide  our  minds,  and  fiOU  our  hearts^ 

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HOLY   SPIRIT. 

2  Heavenly  blessings,  without  measure,      ; ' 

Thou  canst  bring  us  from  above ; 
Lord,  we  ask  that  heavenly  treasure  ■— 
Wisdom,  holiness,  and  love. 

3  Dwell  within  us,  blessed  Spirit ; 

"Where  thou  art  no  ill  can  come ; 
Bless  us  now,  through  Jesus'  merit ; 
V,         Reign  in  every  heart  and  home. 

4  Savior,  lead  us  to  adpre  thee 

While  thou  dost  prolong  our  days ; 
Then,  with  angel  hosts  before  thee. 
May  we  worship,  love,  and  praise. 

Q  J[  y  ^  C.  .  M.         Bickersteth's  Coll. 

The  Spirifs  Power, 

1  COME,  Holy  Spirit,  from  above. 

With  thy  celestial  fire  ; 
Come,  and  with  flames  of  zeal  and  love 
Our  hearts  and  tongues  inspire. 

2  The  Spirit,  by  his  heavenly  breath, 

New  life  creates  within ;  . 

He  quickens  sinners  from  the  death 
Of  trespasses  and  sin. 

3  The  things  of  Christ  the  Spirit  takes, 

And  to  our  hearts  reveals  ; 

Our  bodies  he  his  temple  makes. 

And  our  redemption  seals. 

320.  L.    M.  Beddcme. 

The  indwelling  Spirit. 

1  COME,  thou  eternal  Spirit,  con:e 

From  heaven,  thy  glorious  d\velling-pIaGe; 
O,  make  my  sinful  heart  thy  home, 
And  consecrate  it  by  thy  gi*ace. 

2  There  fix,  O  Lord,  thy  blest  abode. 

And  drive  thy  foes  forever  thence ; 
There  shed  a  Savior's  love  abroad, 
And  light,  and  life,  and  joy  dispense. 
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321. 


HOLY   SPIRIT. 

3  My  wants  supply,  my  fears  suppress,        5 
Direct  my  way,  and  hold  me  up  ; 
Teach  me,  in  times  of  deep  distress, 
Tc  pray  in  faith,  and  wait  in  hope. 

CM.  S.  F.  Smith. 

Spirit  of  Holiness  desired, 

1  SPIRIT  of  holiness,  descend ; 

Thy  people  wait  for  thee  ;  y 

Thine  ear,  in  kind  compassion,  lend ; 
Let  us  thy  mercy  see.  ...  a 

2  Behold,  thy  weary  churches  wait. 

With  wishful,  longing  eyes  ;  i 

Let  us  no  more  lie  desolate  ; 
0,  bid  thy  light  arise. 

3  Thy  light,  that  on  our  souls  hath  shone. 

Leads  us  in  hope  to  thee  ; 
Let  us  not  feel  its  rays  alone  — 
Alone  thy  people  be. 

4  0,  bring  our  dearest  friends  to  God  ; 

Eemember  those  we  love ; 
Fit  them  on  earth  for  thine  abode  ; 
Fit  them  for  joys  above. 

5  Spirit  of  holiness,  'tis  thine  ^j^^^ 

To  hear  our  feeble  prayer  ;  .**lj 

Come,  —  for  we  wait  thy  power  divine,  — » 
Let  us  thy  mercy  share. 

322.  L-   M.  Watts. 

Heaven  revealed  by  the  Spirit. 

1  DESCEND  from  heaven,  immortal  Dove, 

Stoop  down,  and  take  us  on  thy  wings ; 
And  mount,  and  bear  us  far  above 
The  reach  of  these  inferior  things ;  — 

2  Beyond,  beyond  this  lower  sky. 

Up  where  eternal  ages  roll ; 
Where  solid  pleasures  never  die, 
And  fruits  immortal  feast  the  soul.       : - 
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3  0  for  a  sight,  a  pleasing  sight, 

Of  our  almighty  Father's  throne ! 
There  sits  our  Savior,  crowned  with  light, 
Clothed  in  a  body  like  our  own. 

4  Adoring  saints  around  him  stand. 

And  thrones  and  powers  before  him  fall ; 
The  God  shines  gracious  through  the  man, 
And  sheds  sweet  glories  on  them  aU. 

5  O,  what  amazing  joys  they  feel, 

While  to  their  golden  harps  they  sing 
And  sit  on  every  heavenly  hill. 

And  spread  the  triumphs  of  their  King ! 

6  When  shall  the  day,  dear  Lord,  appear, 

That  I  shall  mount  to  dwell  above, 
And  stand  and  bow  amongst  them  there, 
And  view  thy  face,  and  sing  thy  love  ? 


PRAISE  TO  THE  TRINITY. 

323.  C.   M.  WAxm 

Praise  to  the  Trinity. 

1  GLORY  to  God  the  Father's  name, 

Who  from  our  sinful  race 
Hath  chosen  myriads  to  proclaim 
The  honors  of  his  grace. 

2  Glory  to  God  the  Son  be  paid, 

Who  dwelt  in  humble  clay, 
And,  to  redeem  us  from  the  dead, 
Gave  his  own  life  away. 

3  Glory  to  God  the  Spirit  give, 

From  whose  almighty  power 
Our  souls  their  heavenly  birth  derive, 
And  bless  the  happy  hour. 
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PRAISE  TO   THE   TRINITY* 

4  Glory  to  God,  that  reigns  above, 
The  Holy  Three  ha  One, 
Who,  by  the  wonders  of  his  love, 
Has  made  his  nature  known. 

4.  S.    M.  Wbslbt,' 

Praise  to  the  'Trinity, 

1  FATHEE,  in  whom  we  live, 

In  whom  we  are  and  move. 
All  glory,  power,  and  praise  receive, 
For  thy  creating  love. 

2  0  thou  incarnate  Word, 

Let  all  thy  ransomed  race 
Unite  in  thanks,  with  one  accord, 
For  thy  redeeming  grace. 

3  Spirit  of  holiness, 

Let  all  thy  saints  adore 
Thy  sacred  gifts,  and  join  to  bless 
Thy  heart-renewing  power. 

4  The  grace  on  man  bestowed, 

Ye  heavenly  choirs,  proclaim, 
And  cry,  "  Salvation  to  our  God  I 
Salvation  to  the  Lamb  !  " 

5.  CM.  Watm 

Praise  to  the  Trinity* 

1  LET  them  neglect  thy  glory.  Lord, 

Who  never  knew  thy  grace  ; 
But  our  loud  songs  shall  still  record 
The  wonders  of  thy  praise. 

2  We  raise  our  shouts,  O  God,  to  thee, 

And  send  them  to  thy  throne ; 
All  glory  to  th'  united  Three, 
The  undivided  One. 

3  'Twas  he — and  we'll  adore  his  name  — 

That  formed  us  by  a  word ; 
'Tis  he  restores  our  ruined  frame ;  - 

Salvation  to  the  Lord*  ^    - 

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4  Hosanna !  let  the  earth  and  skies 
Repeat  the  joyful  sound ; 
Rocks,  hills,  and  vales  reflect  the  voice 
In  one  eternal  round. 

326.  L.   M.  Watts. 

Praise  to  the  Trinity, 

1  BLEST  be  the  Father  and  his  love, 

To  which  celestial  source  we  owe 
Rivers  of  endless  joy  above, 

And  rills  of  comfort  here  below. 

2  All  praise  to  thee,  great  Son  of  God, 

From  whose  dear,  wounded  body  rolls 
A  precious  stream  of  vital  blood  — 
The  fount  of  life  for  dying  souls. 

3  We  give  thee,  sacred  Spirit,  praise, 

Who  in  our  hearts  of  sin  and  woe 
Mak'st  living  springs  of  grace  arise. 

And  into  boundless  glory  flow. 
'  V    4  Thus  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 

And  God  the  Spirit  we  adore  ; 
That  sea  of  life  and  love  unknown. 

Without  a  bottom  or  a  shore. 


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Praise  to  the  Trinity. 

1  WE  give  immortal  praise 

For  God  the  Father's  love, 
For  all  our  comforts  here. 
And  better  hopes  above  : 
He  sent  his  own         I    To  die  for  sins 
Eternal  Son  I   That  we  had  done. 

2  To  God  the  Son  belorgs 

Immortal  glory  too, 
Who  bought  us  with  his  blood 
From  everlasting  woe : 
And  now  he  lives,     I   And  sees  the  fruit 
And  now  he  reigns,  I  Of  all  his  pains. 
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3  To  God  the  Spirit's  name 

Immortal  worship  give. 
Whose  new-creating  power 

Makes  the  dead  sinner  live  : 
His  work  completes    I  And  fills  the  soul 
The  great  design,        I  With  joy  divine. 

4  Almighty  God,  to  thee 

Be  endless  honors  done. 
The  undivided  Three, 

The  great  and  glorious  One  : 
Where  Reason  fails,  I  There  Faith  prevails. 
With  all  her  powers,  I  And  Love  adores. 

328.  S.   M.  Waits. 

Honor  to  the  Trinity* 

1  LET  God  the  Father  Hve 

Forever  on  our  tongues ; 
Sinners  from  his  first  love  derive 
The  ground  of  all  their  songs. 

2  Ye  saints,  employ  your  breath 

Li  honor  to  the  Son, 
Who  bought  your  souls  from  hell  and  death. 
By  offering  up  his  own. 

3  Give  to  the  Spirit  praise 

Of  an  immortal  strain, 
Whose  light,  and  power,  and  grace  convey* 
Salvation  down  to  men. 

4  While  God,  the  Comforter, 

Reveals  our  pardoned  sin, 
0,  may  the  blood  and  water  bear 
The  record  sure  within  ! 

5  To  the  great  One  in  Three, 

That  seals  this  grace  in  heaven, 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit  be 
Eternal  glory  given. 
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329.  I^*  ^-        BicKEESTETH*8  Coll. 

Prayer  to  the  Trinity* 

1  FATHER  of  heaven,  whose  love  profound 
A  ransom  for  our  souls  hath  found, 
Before  thy  throne  we,  sinners,  bend ; 

To  us  thy  pardoning  love  extend. 

2  Almighty  Son,  incarnate  "Word, 

Our  Prophet,  Priest,  Redeemer,  Lord, 
Before  thy  throne  we,  sinners,  bend ; 
To  us  thy  saving  grace  extend. 

3  Eternal  Spirit,  by  whose  breath 

The  soul  is  raised  from  sin  and  death. 
Before  thy  throne  we,  sinners,  bend ; 
To  us  thy  quickening  power  extend. 

4  Jehovah,  Father,  Spirit,  Son, 
Eternal  Godhead,  Three  in  One, 
Before  thy  throne  we,  sinners,  bend ; 
Grace,  pardon,  lifcj  to  us  extend. 


HOLY  SCRIPTURES. 

330.  S.    M.  Watts. 

Tlie  Bovk  of  Nature  ard  the  Scriptures. 

1  BEHOLD,  the  lofty  sky 

Declares  its  Maker  God  ; 
And  all  his  starry  works  on  high 
Proclain:  his  power  abroad. 

2  The  darkness  and  the  light 

Still  keep  their  course  the  same, 
While  night  to  day,  and  day  to  night, 
Divinely  teach  his  name. 

3  Li  every  different  land 

Their  general  voice  is  known ; 
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They  show  the  wonders  of  his  hand, 
Aiid  orders  of  his  throne. 

4  Ye  Christian  lands,  rejoice  ; 

Here  he  reveals  his  word ; 
We  are  not  left  to  nature's  voice 
To  bid  us  know  the  Lord. 

5  His  statutes  and  commands 

Are  set  before  our  eyes  ;  - 
He  puts  his  gospel  in  our  hands, 
Where  our  salvation  lies. 

6  His  laws  are  just  and  pure, 

His  truth  without  deceit, 
His  promises  forever  sure, 
And  his  rewards  are  great. 

331.  L.    M.  Watts. 

The  Glory  of  God  in  his  Works  and  Word* 

1  THE  heavens  declare  thy  glory,  Lord ; 

Li  every  star  thy  wisdom  shines ; 
But  when  our  eyes  behold  thy  word. 
We  read  thy  name  in  fairer  lines. 

2  The  rolling  sun,  the  changing  light. 

And  nights  and  days  thy  power  confess  ; 
But  that  blest  volume  thou  didst  write 
Reveals  thy  justice  and  thy  grace. 

3  Sun,  moon,  and  stars  convey  thy  praise 

Around  the  earth,  and  never  stand  ; 
So,  when  thy  truth  began  its  race. 
It  touched  and  glanced  on  every  land. 

4  Nor  shall  thy  spreading  gospel  rest 

Till  through  the  world  thy  truth  has  rim. 
Till  Christ  has  all  the  nations  blest 
That  see  the  light  or  feel  the  sun. 

332.  CM.  co^PEB 

Light  and  Glory  of  tJie  Word* 
1  THE  Spirit  breathes  upon  the  word, 
And  brings  the  truth  to  sight  \ 
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HOLY   SCRIPTURES. 

Precepts  and  promises  afford 
A  sanctifying  light. 

2  A  glory  gilds  the  sacred  pagCj 

Majestic  like  the  sun ; 
It  gives  a  light  to  every  age ; 
It  gives,  but  borrows  none. 

3  The  hand  th-at  gave  it  still  supplies 

The  gracious  light  and  heat : 
His  truths  upon  the  nations  rise ; 
They  rise,  but  never  set. 

4  Let  everlasting  thanks  be  thine 

For  such  a  bright  display 
As  makes  a  world  of  darkness  shine 
With  beams  of  heavenly  day. 

5  My  soul  rejoices  to  pursue 

The  steps  of  Him  I  love, 

Till  glory  break  upon  my  view 

In  brio-hter  worlds  above. 


333. 


L,    M.    6  L.    Spirit  of  the  Fsalma 

Praise  to  God  for  his  Word. 

1  JOIN,  all  ye  servants  of  the  Lord, 
To  praise  him  for  his  sacred  word  — 
That  word,  like  manna,  sent  from  heaven, ' 
To  all  who  seek  it  freely  given  ; 

Its  promises  our  fears  remove. 

And  fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  love. 

2  It  tells  us,  though  oppressed  with  cares, 
The  God  of  mercy  hears  our  prayers  ; 
Though  steep  and  rough  th'  appointed  way, 
His  mighty  arm  shall  be  our  stay ; 
Though  deadly  foe^  assail  our  peace. 

His  power  shall  bid  their  malice  cease. 

3  It  tells  who  first  inspired  our  breath, 
And  who  redeemed  our  souls  from  death ; 

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It  tells  of  grace,  —  grace  freely  given,  --• 
And  shows  the  path  to  God  and  heaven : 
0,  bless  we,  then,  our  gracious  Lord 
For  all  the  treasures  of  his  word. 

334.  S.     M.  WATTg. 

Power  of  God's  Word. 

1  BEHOLD,  the  morning  sun 

Begins  his  glorious  way ; 
His  beams  through  all  the  nations  run, 
And  life  and  hght  convey. 

2  But  where  the  gospel  comes 

It  spreads  diviner  light ; 
It  calls  dead  sinners  from  their  tombs. 
And  gives  the  bhnd  their  sight. 

3  How  perfect  is  thy  word. 

And  all  thy  judgments  just ! 
Forever  sure  thy  promise,  Lord, 
And  we  securely  trust. 

4  My  gracious  God,  how  plain 

Are  thy  directions  given  ! 
0,  may  I  never  read  in  vain. 
But  find  the  path  to  hea^^n. 

335.  CM.  Watts. 

Excellency  of  tJie  So'iptures, 

1  LET  all  the  heathen  writers  join 

To  form  one  perfect  book  ; 
Great  God,  if  once  compared  with  thine,   /■ 
How  mean  their  writings  look  ! 

2  Not  the  most  perfect  rules  they  gave 

Could  show  one  sin  forgiven. 

Nor  lead  a  step  beyond  the  graVe ; 

But  thine  conduct  to  heaven. 

3  I've  seen  an  end  of  what  we  call 

Perfection  here  below ; 
How  short  the  powers  of  nature  fall, 
And  can  no  farther  go. 
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4  Our  faith,  and  love,  and  every  grace 
Fall  far  below  thy  word ; 
But  perfect  truth  and  righteousness 
Dwell  only  with  the  Lord. 

336.  S.     M.  ScOTTi 

Searching  the  Scriptures, 

1  IMPOSTURE  shrinks  from  light, 

And  dreads  the  curious  eye  ; 

But  sacred  truths  the  test  invite  ; 

They  bid  us  search  and  try. 

2  O,  may  we  still  maintain 

A  meek,  inquiring  mind  ; 
Assured  we  shall  not  search  in  vain, 
But  hidden  treasures  find. 

3  With  understanding  blest, 

Created  to  be  free, 
Our  faith  on  man  we  dare  not  rest, 
Subject  to  none  but  thee. 

4  Lord,  give  the  Hght  we  need ; 

With  soundest  knowledge  fill ; 
From  noxious  error  guard  our  creed, 
From  prejudice  our  will. 

5  The  truth  thou  shalt  impart 

May  we  with  firmness  own, 
Abhorring  each  evasive  art. 
And  fearing  thee  alone. 

337.  L.    p.   M.  Wat™. 

Delight  and  Listruction  from  the  Bible, 

1  I  LOYE  the  volume  of  thy  word ; 
What  hght  and  joy  its  leaves  afford 

To  souls  benighted  arid  distressed  ! 
Thy  precepts  guide  my  doubtful  way ; 
Thy  fear  forbids  my  feet  to  stray ; 

Thy  promise  leads  my'  heart  to  rest. 

2  Thy  threatenings  wake  my  slumbering  eyes. 
And  warn  me  where  my  danger  lies ; 

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But  'tis  tliy  blessed  gospel,  Lord, 
That  makes  my  guilty  conscience  clean, 
Converts  my  soul,  subdues  my  sin. 

And  gives  a  free  but  large  reward. 
3  Who  knows  the  errors  of  his  thoughts  ? 
My  God,  forgive  my  secret  faults, 

And  from  presumptuous  sins  restrain  ; 
Accept  my  poor  attempts  of  praise. 
That  I  have  read  thy  book  of  grace, 

And  book  of  nature,  not  in  vain. 

338.  CM.  Evan.  Mas. 

Revelation  welcomed, 

1  HAIL,  sacred  truth  !  whose  piercing  rays 

Dispel  the  shades  of  night, 

Diffusing  o'er  the  mental  world 

The  healing  beams  of  light. 

2  Thy  word,  0  Lord,  with  friendly  aid, 

Restores  our  wandering  feet,  • 

Converts  the  sorrows  of  the  mind 

To  joys  divinely  sweet. 
,3  0,  send  thy  light  and  truth  abroad 

In  all  their  radiant  blaze, 
And  bid  th'  admiring  world  adore 

The  glories  of  thy  grace. 

339.  C.    M.  Watts. 

Love  of  the  Scriptures. 

1  0,  HOW  I  love  thy  holy  law  ! 

'Tis  daily  my  delight ; 
And  thence  my  meditations  draw 
Divine  advice  by  night. 

2  I  wake  before  the  dawn  of  day, 

To  meditate  thy  word  ; 
My  soul  with  longing  melts  away, 
To  hear  thy  gospel.  Lord. 

3  Thy  heavenly  words  my  heart  engage, 

And  well  employ  my  tongue, 
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340. 


HOLT  SCRIPTTOES. 

And  througli  my  weary  pilgrimage 

Yield  me  a  heavenly  song. 
When  nature  sinks,  and  spirits  droop, 

Thy  promises  of  grace 
Are  pillars  to  support  my  hope, 

And  there  I  write  thy  praise. 

C.    M.  Stennett. 

The  Riches  of  God's  Word, 

1  LET  worldly  men,  from  shore  to  shore, 

Their  chosen  good  pursue  ; 
Thy  word,  0  Lord,  we  value  more 
Than  treasures  of  Peru. 

2  Here  mines  of  knowledge,  love,  and  joy 

Are  opened  to  our  sight ; 

The  purest  gold  without  alloy, 

And  gems  divinely  bright. 

3  The  counsels  of  redeeming  grace 

These  sacred  leaves  unfold, 
And  here  the  Savior's  lovely  face 
Our  raptured  eyes  behold. 

4  Here  light,  descending  from  above. 

Directs  our  doubtful  feet ; 
Here  promises  of  heavenly  love 
Our  ardent  wishes  meet. 

5  Our  numerous  griefs  are  here  redressed, 

And  all  our  wants  supplied ; 
Nought  we  can  ask  to  make  us  blest 
Is  in  this  book  denied. 

341.  CM.  Watts. 

Comfort  from  the  Bible. 

1  LORD,  I  have  made  thy  word  my  choice, 

My  lasting  heritage ; 
There  shall  my  noblest  powers  rejoice, 
My  warmest  thoughts  engage. 

2  ril  read  the  histories  of  thy  love. 

And  keep  thy  laws  in  sight, 
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WHle  through  the  promises  I  rove, 
With  ever-fresh  delight. 

3  Tis  a  broad  land,  of  wealth  unknown, 

Where  springs  of  life  arise, 
Seeds  of  immortal  bliss  are  sown, 
And  hidden  glory  lies. 

4  The  best  relief  that  mourners  have. 

It  makes  our  sorrows  blest ; 
Our  fairest  hope  beyond  the  grave. 
And  our  eternal  rest. 

342.  S.     M.  BUDDOMB. 

Superiority  of  the  Scriptures* 

1  0  LORD,  thy  perfect  word 

Directs  our  steps  aright ; 
Nor  can  all  other  books  afford 
Such  profit  or  delight. 

2  Celestial  light  it  sheds, 

To  cheer  this  vale  below  ; 
To  distant  lands  its  glory  spreads. 
And  streams  of  mercy  flow. 

3  True  wisdom  it  imparts  ; 

Commands  our  hope  and  fear ; 
O,  may  we  hide  it  in  our  hearts, 
And  feel  its  influence  there. 

343.  c.  -M.  siE,si,B. 

The  Bible  suited  to  our  Wants, 

1  FATHER  of  mercies,  in  thy  word 

What  endless  glory  shines ! 
Forever  be  thy  name  adored 
For  these  celestial  lines. 

2  'Tis  here  the  tree  of  knowledge  grows. 

And  yields  a  free  repast ; 
Here  purer  sweets  tha^  nature  knoys 
Invite  the  longing  taste. 

3  'Tis  here  the  Savior's  welcome  voice 

Spreads  heavenly  peace  around, 

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And  life,  and  everlasting  joys, 

Attend  the  blissful  sound. 
4  O,  may  these  heavenly  pages  be 

My  study  and  delight, 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see, 

And  still  increasing  light. 

344,  CM.  Watts. 

Value  of  the  Scriptures, 

1  LADEN  with  guilt,  and  full  of  fears, 

I  fly  to  thee,  my  Lord ; 
And  not  a  gleam  of  hope  appears 
But  in  thy  written  word. 

2  The  volume  of  my  Father's  grace 

Does  all  my  grief  assuage  ; 
Here  I  behold  my  Savior's  face 
In  almost  every  page. 

3  This  is  the  field  where  hidden  lies 

The  pearl  of  price  unknown ; 
That  merchant  is  divinely  wise 
Who  makes  this  pearl  his  own. 

4  Here  consecrated  water  flows. 

To  quench  my  thirst  of  sin ; 
'Tis  here  the  tree  of  knowledge  grows ; 
No  danger  dwells  therein. 

5  This  is  the  Judge  that  ends  the  strife. 

Where  wit  and  reason  fail ; 
My  Guide  to  everlasting  life  ■ 
Through  all  this  gloomy  vale. 

345.  CM.  Fawcett. 

The  Bible  precious, 

1  HOW  precious  is  the  book  divine, 

By  inspiration  given ! 
Bri^it  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine. 
To  guide  our  souls  to  heaven. 

2  It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping  hearts 

In  this  dark  vale  of  tears; 
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Life,  light,  and  joy  it  still  imparts, 
And  quells  our  rising  fears. 

3  This  lamp,  through  all  the  dreary  night 
Of  life,  shall  guide  our  way, 
Till  we  behold  the  glorious  light 
Of  an  eternal  day. 


GOSPEL  AND  ITS  INVITATIONS. 

346.  L.    M.  Watts. 

The  Law  and  the  Gospel, 

1  WHILE  Sinai  roars,  and  round  the  earth 

Thunder,  and  fire,  and  vengeance  flings, 
Jesus,  thy  dear,  expiring  breath 

And  Calvary  speak  gentler  things  :  — 

2  Pardon,  and"  grace,  and  boundless  love, 

Streaming  along  a  Savior's  blood  ; 
And  life,  and  joys,  and  crowns  above. 
Purchased  by  our  redeeming  God. 

3  Hark  !  how  he  prays  !  the  charming  sound 

Dwells  on  his  dying  hps  —  "  Forgive  ; " 
And  every  groan,  and  gaping  wound. 
Cries,  "  Father,  let  the  rebels  live.'* 

4  Gro,  ye  that  rest  upon  the  law. 

And  toil  and  seek  salvation  there. 
Look  to  the  flames  that  Moses  saw. 
And  shrink,  and  tremble,  and  despair. 

5  But  ru  retire  beneath  the  cross  ; 

Dear  Savior,  at  thy  feet  111  he  : 
And  the  keen  sword  that  justice  draws, 
Flaming  and  red,  shall  pass  me  by. 
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34?.  L.  M.  wa«.. 

The  Law  and  Gospel  distinguished, 

1  THE  law  commands  and  makes  us  know 
What  duties  to  our  God  we  owe  ; 

But  'tis  the  gospel  must  reveal 
"Where  lies  our  strength  to  do  his  will.' 

2  The  law  discovers  guilt  and  sin, 

And  shows  how  vile  our  hearts  have  been ; 

Only  the  gospel  can  express 

Forgiving  love  and  cleansing  grace. 
8  What  curses  doth  the  law  denounce 

Against  the  man  that  fails  but  once  ! 

But  in  the  gospel  Christ  appears, 

Pardoning  the  guilt  of  numerous  years. 
4  My  soul,  no  more  attempt  to  draw 

Thy  life  and  comfort  from  the  law ; 

Fly  to  the  hope  the  gospel  gives  ; 

The  man  that  trusts  the  promise  lives. 

348.  L.   M.  Beddomb. 

Excellence  of  the  Gospel* 

1  GOD,  in  the  gospel  of  his  Son, 
Makes  his  eternal  counsels  known  ; 
'Tis  here  his  richest  mercy  shines. 
And  truth  is  drawn  in  fairest  lines. 

2  Wisdona  its  dictates  here  imparts, 

To  form  our  minds,  to  cheer  our  hearts ; 

Its  influence  makes  the  sinner  live  ; 

It  bids  the  drooping  saint  revive. 
o  Our  raging  passions  it  controls. 

And  comfort  yields  to  contrite  souls ; 

It  brings  a  better  world  in  view. 

And  guides  us  all  our  journey  through* 
4  May  this  blest  volume  ever  lie 

Close  to  my  heart,  and  near  my  eye, 

Till  life's  last  hour  my  soul  engage, 

And  be  my  chosen  heritage. 
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349.  S.    M.  WATTS 

GocCs  Purpose  of  Mercy, 

1  THE  Lord  on  high  proclaims 

His  Godhead  from  his  throne  : 
Mercy  and  justice  are  the  names 
By  which  he  will  be  known. 

2  Ye  dying  souls,  that  sit 

In  darkness  and  distress, 
Look  from  the  borders  of  the  pit 

To  his  recovering  grace. 
.    3  Sinners  shall  hear  the  sound  ; 

Their  thankful  tongues  shall  own 
Their  righteousness  and  strength  are  found 

In  thee,  O  Lord,  alone. 
4  In  thee  shall  Israel  trust. 

And  see  their  guilt  forgiven  ; 
Thou  wilt  pronounce  liiie  sinners  just, 

And  take  the  saints  to  heaven. 

350.  L-    M.  Watts. 

Day  of  Pentecost, 

1  GEE  AT  was  the  day,  the  joy  was  great, 
When  the  divine  disciples  met ; 

"While  on  their  heads  the  Spirit  came, 
And  sat  like  tongues  of  cloven  flame. 

2  What  gifts,  what  miracles,  he  gave  ! 
And  power  to  kill,  and  power  to  save  ! 
Furnished  their  torig^ies  with  wondrous  words. 
Instead  of  shields,  and  spears,  and  swords. 

3  Thus  armed,  he  sent  the  champions  forth, 
From  east  to  west,  from  south  to  north ; 
Go,  and  assert  your  Savior's  cause ; 

Go,  spread  the  mystery  of  his  cross. 

4  These  weapons  of  the  holy  war. 
Of  what  almighty  force  they  are. 
To  make  our  stubborn  passions  bow, 
And  lay.  the  proudest  rebel  low ! 

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5  Nations,  tlie  learned  and  the  rude, 
Are  by  these  heavenly  arms  subdued ; 
While  Satan  rages  at  his  loss. 

And  hates  the  doctrine  of  the  cross. 

6  Great  King  of  grace,  my  heart  subdue  : 
I  would  be  led  in  triumph  too, 

A  willing  captive  to  my  Lord, 
And  sing  the  victories  of  his  word. 

351.  CM.  Medley. 

The  Fountain  of  living  Waters, 

1  0  WHAT  amazing  words  of  grace 

A.re  in  the  gospel  found  ! 
Suited  to  every  sinner's  case 
Who  hears  the  joyful  sound. 

2  Poor,  sinful,  thirsty,  fainting  souls 

Are  freely  welcome  here  ; 
Salvation  Hke  a  rivfer  rolls. 
Abundant,  free,  and  clear. 

3  Come,  then,  with  all  your  wants  and  wounds ; 

Your  every  burden  bring ; 
Here  love,  unchanging  love,  abounds, 
A  deep,  celestial  spring. 

4  This  spring  with  living  water  flows. 

And  heavenly  joy  imparts  ; 
Come,  thirsty  souls,  your  wants  disclose, 
And  drink  with  thankful  hearts. 

5  A  host  of  sinners,  vile  as  you, 

Have  here  found  life  and  peace ; 
Come,  then,  and  prove  its  virtues  too, 
And  drink,  adore,  and  bless. 

352.  L.    M.  Watts.  4 

The  inward  Witness  to  Christianity/, 

1  QUESTIONS  and  doubts  be  heard  no  more ; 
Let  Christ  and  joy  be  all  our  theme ; 
His  spirit  seals  his  gospel  sure 
To  every  soul  that  trusts  in  him. 
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2  Jesus,  thy  witness  speaks  within ; 
The  mercy  which  thy  words  reveal 

Refines  the  heart  from  sense  and  sin, 
And  stamps  its  own  celestial  seal. 

3  The  guilty  wretch  that  trusts  thy  blood 
Finds  peace  and  pardon  at  the  cross  ; 

The  sinful  soul,  averse  to  God, 

Believes,  and  loves  his  Maker's  laws. 

4  Learning  and  wit  may  cease  their  strife 
When  miracles  with  glory  shine ; 

The  voice  that  calls  the  dead  to  life 
Must  be  almighty  and  divine. 

L.   M.  Watts. 

The  Poiaer  of  the  Gospel, 

1  THIS  is  the  word  of  truth  and  love 
Sent  to  the  nations  from  above  : 
Jehovah  here  resolves  to  show 
What  his  almighty  grace  can  do. 

2  This  remedy  did  wisdom  find 
To  heal  diseases  of  the  mind ; 

This  sovereign  balm,  whose  virtues  can 
Restore  the  ruined  creature,  man. 

3  The  gospel  bids  the  dead  revive  ; 
Sinners  obey  the  voice,  and  live  : 

Dry  bones  are  raised,  and  clothed  afresh, 
And  hearts  of  stone  are  turned  to  flesh. 

4  May  but  this  grace  my  soul  renew. 
Let  sinners  gaze,  and  hate  me  too ; 
The  word  that  saves  me  does  engage 
A  sure  defence  from  all  their  rage. 

054.  H.     M.  DODDKIDGB. 

Efficacij  and  Success  of  the  Gospel. 

1  Mark  the  soft-falling  snow 
And  the  diffusive  rain  ; 
To  heaven,  from  whence  it  fell. 
It  turns  not  back  again  ; 
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But  waters  earth        I  And  calls  forth 
Through  every  pore,  I  Her  secret  store. 

2  Arrayed  in  beauteous  green, 

The  hills  and  valleys  shine, 
And  man  and  beast  are  fed 

By  Providence  divine : 
The  harvest  bows       I  The  copious  seed 
Its  golden  ears,  I  Of  future  years. 

3  "  So,"  saith  the  God  of  grace, 

"  My  gospel  shall  descend, 
Almighty  to  effect 

The  purpose  I  intend ; 
MilHons  of  souls  I  And  bear  it  down 

Shall  feel  its  power,    I  To  milhons  more." 

355.  L.    M.  Watts. 

Excellences  of  the  Gospel, 

1  LET  everlasting  glories  crown 

Thy  head,  my  Savior  and  my  Lord ; 

Thy  hands  have  brought  salvation  down, 

And  stored  the  blessings  in  thy  word. 

2  Li  vain  the  trembling  conscience  seeks 

Some  solid  ground  to  rest  upon ; 
With  long  despair  the  spirit  breaks. 
Till  we  apply  to  Christ  alone. 

3  How  well  thy  blessed  truths  agree ! 

How  wise  and  holy  thy  commands 
Thy  promises,  how  firm  they  be  ! 

How  firm  our  hope  and  comfort  stands ! 

4  Should  all  the  forms  that  men  devise 

Assault  my  faith  with  treacherous  art, 
I'd  call  them  vanity  and  lies. 

And  bind  the  gospel  to  my  heart. 

356.  CM.  Watts. 

Praise  for  the  Gospel, 
1  TO  our  almighty  Maker,  God, 
New  honors  be  addressed ; 
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His  great  salvation  sMnes  abroad, 
And  makes  the  nations  blest. 

2  He  spake  the  word  to  Abram  first ; 

His  truth  fulfils  his  grace  ; 
The  Gentiles  make  his  name  their  trust. 
And  learn  his  righteousness. 

3  Let  the  whcie  earth  his  love  proclaim 

With  all  her  different  tongues, 
And  spread  the  honors  of  his  name 
In  melody  and  songs. 

357.  C.    M.  Waits. 

Bejoicing  in  the  Gospel, 

1  BLEST  are  the  souls  that  hear  and  know 

The  gospel's  joyful  sound  ; 
Peace  shall  attend  the  paths  they  go, 
And  light  their  steps  surround. 

2  Their  joy  shall  bear  their  spirits  up, 

Through  their  Redeemer's  name  ; 
His  righteousness  exalts  their  hope, 
Nor  Satan  dares  condemn. 

3  The  Lord,  our  glory  and  defence. 

Strength  and  salvation  gives : 
Israel,  thy  King  forever  reigns, 
Thy  God  forever  lives. 

358.  CM.  Watts. 

The  Gospel  a  Savor  of  Life  or  Death, 

1  CHRIST  and  his  cross  are  all  our  theme  ; 

The  mysteries  that  we  speak 
Are  scandal  in  the  Jew's  esteem, 
And  folly  to  the  Greek. 

2  But  souls  enlightened  from  above 

With  joy  receive  the  word ; 
They  see  what  wisdom,  power,  and  love 
Shine  in  their  dying  Lord. 

3  The  vital  savor  of  his  name 

Restores  their  fainting  breath ; 

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But  unbelief  perverts  the  same 
To  guilt,  despair,  and  death. 
4  Till  God  diffuse  his  graces  down, 
Like  showers  of  heavenl  j  rain, 
In  vain  Apollos  sows  the  ground. 
And  Paul  may  plant  in  vain. 

359.  C.    M.  Steelb. 
All-sufficiency  of  the  Gospel, 

1  THE  gospel,  0,  what  endless  charms 

Dwell  in  that  blissful  sound ! 

Its  influence  every  fear  disarms, 

And  spreads  delight  around. 

2  Here  pardon,  life,  and  joy  divine 

In  rich  effusion  flow 
For  guilty  rebels,  lost  in  sin, 
And  doomed  to  endless  woe. 

3  Th'  almighty  Former  of  the  skies 

Stoops  to  our  vile  abode  ;    • 
While  angels  view  with  wondering  eyes 
And  hail  th'  incarnate  God. 

4  How  rich  the  depths  of  love  divine  ! 

Of  bliss  a  boundless  store  ! 
Redeemer,  let  me  call  thee  mine  ; 
Thy  fulness  I  implore. 

5  On  thee  alone  my  hope  relies  ; 

Beneath  thy  cross  I  fall ; 
My  Lord,  my  life,  my  sacrifice, 
My  Savior,  and  my  all. 

360.  L.     M.  BOWRINO. 

Progress  of  Gospel  Truth. 

1  UPON  the  gosjJel's  sacred  page 

The  gathered  beams  of  ages  shine ; 
And,  as  it  hastens,  every  age 

But  makes  its  brightness  more  divine. 

2  On  mightier  wing,  in  loftier  flight, 

From  year  to  year  does  knowledge  soar ; 
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And,  as  it  soars,  the  gospel  light 

Adds  to  its  influence  more  and  more. 

3  Truth,  strengthened  by  the  strength  of  thought, 

Pours  inexliaustible  supplies. 
Whence  sagest  teachers  may  be  taught, 
And  Wisdom's  self  become  more  wise. 

4  More  glorious  still  as  centuries  roll. 

New  regions  blessed,  new  powers  unfurled, 
Expanding  with  th'  expanding  soul, 
Its  waters  shall  o'erflow  the  world; — 

5  Flow  to  restore,  but  not  destroy ; 

As  when  the  cloudless  lamp  of  day 
Pours  out  its  floods  of  light  and  joy. 
And  sweeps  each  lingering  mist  away. 

361.  L..M.  BOWRINO. 

T)ie  TeacJiing  of  Jestts* 

1  HOW  sweetly  flowed  the  gospel  sound 

From  lips  of  gentleness  and  grace. 
When  listening  thousands  gathered  round, 
And  joy  and  gladness  filled  the  place  ! 

2  Christ  came  from  heaven ;  of  heaven  he  spoke ; 

To  heaven  he  led  his  followers'  way ; 
Dark  clouds  of  gloomy  night  he  broke. 
Unveiling  an  immortal  day. 

3  "  Come,  wanderers,  to  my  Father's  home  ; 

Come,  aU  ye  weary  ones,  and  rest ; '' 
Yes,  sacred  Teacher,  we  will  come. 
Obey  thee,  love  thee,  and  be  blest. 

4  Decay,  then,  tenements  of  dust ; 

Pillars  of  earthly  pride,  decay ; 
A  nobler  mansion  waits  the  just. 
And  Jesus  has  prepared  the  way. 

362.  s.  M.  wa™. 

Ministers  the  Bearers  of  glad  Tidings*     • 
1  HOW  beauteous  are  their  feet 
Who  stand  on  Zion's  hill ! 
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Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 
And  words  of  peace  reveal ! 

2  How  charming  is  their  voice ! 

How  sweet  their  tidings  are  ! 
"Zion,  behold  thy  Savior.  King; 
He  reigns  and  triumphs  here." 

3  How  happy  are  our  ears, 

That  hear  this  joyful  sound, 
Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for, 
And  sought  but  never  found  ! 

4  How  blessed  are  our  eyes. 

That  see  this  heavenly  light ! 
Prophets  and  kings  desired  it  long, 
But  died  without  the  sight, 

5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 

And  tuneful  ilotes  employ ; 

Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs. 

And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 

363.  S.   M.  Pratt's  Coll. 

The  Gospel  Trumpet, 

1  YE  trembling  captives,  hear ; 

The  gospel  trumpet  sounds : 
No  music  more  can  charm  the  ear. 
Or  heal  your  heartfelt  wounds. 

2  'Tis  not  the  trump  of  war. 

Nor  Sinai's  awful  roar ; 
Salvation's  news  it  spreads  afar, 
And  vengeance  is  no  more. 

3  Forgiveness,  love,  and  peace, 

Glad  heaven  aloud  proclaims  ; 
And  earth  the  jubilee  release, 
With  eager  rapture,  claims. 

4  Far,  far  to  distant  lands 

The  saving  news  shall  spread, 
And  Jesus  all  his  willing  bands 
In  glorious  triumph  lead, 
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364  c.  M.  watm. 

The  Gospel  Feast, 

1  LET  every  mortal  ear  attend,   * 

And  every  heart  rejoice  ; 
The  trumpet  of  the  gospel  soundd 
With  an  inviting  voice. 

2  Ho,  all  ye  hungry,  starving  souls, 

That  feed  upon  the  wind. 
And  vainly  strive  with  earthly  toys 
To  fill  an  empty  mind ;  — 

3  Eternal  Wisdom  hath  prepared 

A  soul-reviving  feast. 
And  bids  your  longing  appetites 
The  rich  provision  taste. 

4  Ho,  ye  that  pant  for  living  streams. 

And  pine  away  and  die. 
Here  you  may  quench  your  raging  thirst 
With  springs  that  never  dry. 

5  The  happy  gates  of  gospel  grace 

Stand  open  night  and  day  ; 
Lord,  we  are  come  to  seek  supplies, 
And  drive  our  wants  away. 

365,  S.    M.  Epis.Colu 

•  GosjJel  Inv  nations » 

1  THE  Spirit  to  our  hearts 

Is  whiispering,  "  Sinner,  come  : " 
The  bride,  the  church  of  Christ,  proclaims 
To  every  creature,  "  Come." 

2  Let  him  that  heareth  say 

To  all  about  him,  «  Come  :  " 
Let  him  that'  thirsts  for  righteousness, 

To  Christ,  the  fotmtain,.  come. 
8  Yes,  whosoever  will, 

0,  let  him  freely  come. 
And  freely  drink  the  stream  of  life ; 

'Tis  Jesus  bids  him  come. 

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4  Lo,  Jesus,  who  invites, 

Declares,  "  I  quickly  come :  '^ 
Lord,  e.ven  so  :  I  wait  thine  hour : 
Jesus,  my  Savior,  come. 

366.  L.   M.  Steele. 

Rest  for  the  weary  Penitents 

1  COME,  weary  souls,  with  sin  distressed, 
Come,  and  accept  the  promised  rest ; 
The  Savior's  gracious  call  obey. 

And  cast  your  gloomy  fears  away. 

2  Here  mercy's  boundless  ocean  flows, 

To  cleanse  your  guilt  and  heal  your  woes ; 
Pardon,  and  life;  and  endless  peace ; 
How  rich  the  gift !  how  free  the  grace ! 

3  Lord,  we  accept,  with  thankful  heart, 
The  hope  thy  gracious  words  impart ; 
We  come  with  trembling,  yet  rejoice, 
And  bless  the  kind,  inviting  voice. 

4  Dear  Savior,  let  thy  wondrous  love 
Confirm  our  faith,  our  fears  remove ; 
O,  sweetly  influence  every  breast, 
And  guide  us  to  eternal  rest. 

367..  8s,  Ts,  &  4.  haht. 

Sinners  entreated  hy  the  Mercies  of  Christ.  • 

1  COME,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  wretched, 

Come  in  mercy's  gracious  hour ; 
Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you. 
Full  of  pity,  love,  and  power : 

He  is  able ; 
He  is  willing ;  doubt  no  more. 

2  Let  no  sense  of  guilt  prevent  you. 

Nor  of  fitness  fondly  dream ; 
All  the  fitness  he  requireth 
Is  to  feel  your  need  of  him  : 

This  he  gives  you : 
'Tis  the  Spirit's  rising  beam. 
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3  Agonizing  in  the  garden, 
Lo,  jour  Savior  prostrate  lies ; 

On  the  bloody  tree  behold  him ; 

There  he  groans,  and  bleeds,  and  dies  ^ 

"It  is  finished;" 
Heaven's  atoning  sacrifice. 

4  Lo,  th'  incarnate  God,  ascended, 
Pleads  the  merit  of  his  blood ; 

Venture  on  him,  venture  wholly ; 
Let  no  other  trust  intrude : 

None  but  Jesus 
Can  do  helpless  sinners  good. 

L.  M.  WAT'. 

A  Remedy,  for  Sinfoimd  in  the  Gospel, 

1  WHAT  shall  the  dying  sinner  do. 
Who  seeks  relief  for  all  his  woe  ? 
Where  shall  the  guilty  sufferer  find 

A  balm  to  soothe  his  anguished  mind  ? 

2  In  vain  we  search,  in  vain  we  try. 
Till  Jesus  brings  his  gospel  nigh ; 
'Tis  there  we  find  a  sure  relief, 

A  soothing  balm  for  inward  grief. 

3  Be  this  the  pillar  of  our  hope ; 
This  bears  the  fainting  spirit  up  ; 
We  read  the  grace,  we  trust  the  word. 
And  find  salvation  in  the  Lord. 

4  Then  let  his  name,  who  shed  his  blood 
To  bring  the  guilty  nigh  to  God, 

Be  great  in  all  the  earth,  and  sung 
In  every  land,  by  every  tongue. 

369,  c.  M.  wa™ 

None  excluded  from  Hope* 

^  JESUS,  thy  blessings  are  not  few, 
Nor  is  thy  gospel  weak  ; 
Thy  grace  can  melt  the  stubborn  Jew, 
And  heal  the  dymg  Greek. 
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2  Wide  as  the  reach  of  Satan's  rage  * 

Doth  thy  salvation  flow ; 
'Tis  not  confined  to  sex  or  age, 
The  lofty  or  the  low. 

3  While  grace  is  offered  to  the  prince, 

The  poor  may  take  their  share  ; 
No  mortal  has  a  just  pretence 
To  perish  in  despair. 

4  Come,  all  ye  vilest  sinners,  come ; 

He'll  form  your  souls  anew  ; 
His  gospel  and  his  heart  have  room 
For  rebels  such  as  you. 

5  His  doctrine  is  almighty  lovc  ; 

There's  virtue  in  his  name 
To  turn  the  raven  to  a  dove, 
The  lion  to  a  lamb. 

370.  H.     M.  XOPLADT 

The  JuhiUe  proclaimed. 

1  BLOW  ye  the  trumpet,  blow, 

The  gladly  solemn  sound ; 
Let  all  the  nations  know. 

To  earth's  remotest  bound, 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home 

2  Exalt  the  Lamb  of  God, 

The  sin-atoning  Lamb  ; 
Redemption  by  his  blood, 

Through  all  the  lands,  proclaim : 
Tlie  year  of  jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

3  The  gospel  trumpet  hear, 

The  news  of  pardoning  grace  ; 
Ye  happy  souls,  draw  near. 

Behold  your  Savior's  face  : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  tome.       ^"^ 
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^     4  Jesus,  our  great  High  Priest, 
Has  fuU  atonement  made ; 

Ye  weary  spirits,  rest ; 

Ye  mourning  souls,  be  glad : 

The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  ; 

Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

371.  L,   M.  Watts. 

Chris fs  Invitation  to  Sinners^ 

1  "  COME  hither,  all  ye  weary  souls, 

Ye  heavy-laden  sinners,  come  ; 
I'll  give  you  rest  from  all  your  toils, 
And  raise  you  to  my  heavenly  home. 

2  "  They  shall  find  rest  who  learn  of  me  ; 

Pm  of  a  meek  and  lowly  mind  ; 
But  passion  rages  like  the  sea. 
And  pride  is  restless  as  the  wind. 

3  "  Blest  is  the  man  whose  shoulders  take 

My  yoke,  and  bear  it  with  delight ; 
My  yoke  is  easy  to  his  neck, 

My  grace  shall  make  the  burden  light.'* 
.    4  Jesus,  we  come  at  thy  command. 

With  faith,  and  hope,  and  humble  zeal ; 
Kesign  our  spirits  to  thy  hand. 

To  mould  and  guide  us  at  thy  will. 

372.  7S,     6    L.  HAWEI3. 

Come  and  welcome* 

1  FROM  the  cross  uplifted  high, 
AYhere  the  Savior  deigns  to  die. 
What  melodious  sounds  we  hear, 
Bursting  on  the  ravished  ear ! 

"  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done  ; 
Gome  and  welcome,  sinner,  come. 

2  "  Sprinkled  now  with  blood  the  throne, 
Why  beneath  thy  burdens  groan  ? 

On  my  wounded  body  laid, 
Justice  owns  the  ransom  paid ; 

2H  ' 


GOSPEL   AND   ITS   INVITATIONS, 

Bow  the  knee,  embrace  the  Son ;  • 

Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come. 

3  "  Spread  for  thee,  the  festal  board 
See,  with  richest  dainties  stored ; 
To  thj  Father's  bosom  pressed, 
Yet  again  a  child  confessed, 
Never  from  his  house  to  roam. 
Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come. 

4  "  Sool .  the  days  of  life  shall  end  ; 
Lo,  I  come,  your  Savior,  Friend, 
Safe  your  spirits  to  convey 

To  the  realms  of  endless  day, 

Up  to  my  eternal  home  ; 

Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come." 

373.  L.     M.  WESLBT. 

Gospel  Feast, 

1  COME,  sinners,  to  the  gospel  feast ; 
Let  every  soul  be  Jesus'  guest : 

Ye  need  not  one  be  left  behind. 
For  God  hath  bidden  all  mankind. 

2  My  message  as  from  God  receive ; 
Ye  all  may  come  to  Christ  and  live  : 

^    0,  let  his  love  your  hearts  constrain, 
Nor  suffer  him  to  die  in  vain. 

3  His  love  is  mighty  to  compel ; 

His  conquering  love  consent  to  feel ; 
Yield  to  his  love's  resistless  power, 
And  fight  against  your  God  no  more. 
4,  See  him  set  forth  before  your  eyes, 
That  precious,  bleeding  sacrifice  : 
His  offered  benefits  embrace, 
And  freely  now  be  saved  by  grace. 

374:.  ^-    ■^-  Huntingdon's  Coll. 

Yet  there  is  Room, 

1  ODME,  sinner,  to  the  gospel  feast ; 
0,  come  without  delay ; 
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For  there  is  room  in  Jesus'  breast 

For  all  wiio  will  obey. 
There's  room  in  God's  eternal  love 

To  save  thy  precious  soul ; 
Eoom  in  the  Spirit's  grace  above 

To  heal  and  make  thee  whole. 
There's  room  within  the  church,  redeemed 

With  blood  of  Christ  divine  ; 
Room  in  the  white-robed  throng  convened, 

For  that  dear  soul  of  thine. 
There's  room  in  heaven  among  the  choir, 

And  harps  and  crowns  of  gold ; 
And  glorious  palms  of  victory  there, 

And  joys  that  ne'er  were  told. 
There's  room  around  thy  Father's  board 

For  thee  and  thousands  more  : 
0,  come  and  welcome  to  the  Lord ; 

Yea,  come  this  very  hour. 


3?5. 


C.    M.  Steele. 

The  Gospel  Feast, 

1  YE  wretched,  hungry,  starving  poor, 

BehoM  a  royal  feast. 
Where  Mercy  spreads  her  bounteous  store 
For  every  humble  guest. 

2  There  Jesus  stands  with  open  arms ; 

He  calls,  he  bids  you  come : 
Though  guilt  restrains,  and  fear  alarms, 
Behold,  there  yet  is  room. 
8  0,  come,  and  with  his  children  taste 
The  blessings  of  his  love. 
While  hope  expects  the  sweet  repast 
Of  nobler  joys  above. 
4  There,  with  united  heart  and  voice, 
Before  th'  eternal  throne, 
Ten  thousand  thousand  souls  rejoice. 
In  songs  on  earth  unknown. 
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5  And  yet  ten  thousand  thousand  more       * 
Are  welcome  still  to  come  : 
Ye  longing  souls,  the  grace  adore, 
And  enter  while  there's  room. 

376.  C.     M.  B.J0NB8. 

The  Invitation  and  the  Resolve^ 

1  COME,  anxious  sinner,  in  whose  breast 

A  thousand  thoughts  revolve  ; 
Gome,  with  your  guilt  and  fear  oppressed, 
And  make  this  last  resolve :  — 

2  "  I'll  go  to  Jesus,  though  my  sin 

Hath  like  a  mountain  rose  ; 
I  know  his  courts  ;  I'll  enter  in, 
Whatever  may  oppose. 

3  "  I'll  prostrate  lie  before  his  throne. 

And  there  my  guilt  confess  ; 

I'll  tell  him  I'm  a  wretch  undone, 

Without  his  pardoning  grace. 

4  "  I'll  to  the  gracious  King  approach, 

Whose  sceptre  pardon  gives  ; 
Perhaps  he  may  command  me  touch, 
J*  And  then  the  suppliant  liv6s. 

5  "  Perhaps  he  will  admit  my  plea. 

Perhaps  will  hear  my  prayer ; 
But,  if  I  perish,  I  will  pray. 
And  perish  only  there. 

6  "  I  can  but  perish  if  I  go  ; 

I  am  resolved  to  try ; 
For  if  I  stay  away,  I  know 
I  must  forever  die." 
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APPEALS  TO  THE  IMPENITENT. 


3?? 


378. 


L.  M.  Watts. 

Believe  and  be  saved, 

1  NOT  to  condemn  the  sons  of  men 

Did  Christ,  the  Son  of  God,  appear  ; 
No  weapons  in  his  hands  are  seen, 
No  flaming  sword  nor  thunder  there. 

2  Such  was  the  pity  of  our  God, 

He  loved  the  race  of  man  so  well, 
He  sent  his  Son  to  bear  our  load 

Of  sins,  and  save  our  souls  from  helL 

3  Sinners,  believe  the  Savior's  word ; 

Trust  in  his  mighty  name,  and  live  ; 
A  thousand  joys  his  lips  afford, 

His  hands  a  thousand  blessings  give. 

C.     M.  DODDRIDOK, 

Exhortation  to  Repentance, 

«  REPENT,"  the  voice  celestial  cries  ; 

No  longer  dare  delay : 
The  soul  that  scorns  the  mandate  dies, 

And  meets  a  fiery  day. 
No  more  the  sovereign  eye  of  God 

Overlooks  the  crimes  of  men ; 
His  heralds  now  are  sent  abroad 

To  warn  the  world  of  sin. 
0  tinners,  in  his  presence  bow, 

And  all  your  guilt  confess ; 
Accept  the  offered  Savior  now, 

Nor  trifle  with  his  grace. 
Soon  will  the  awful  trumpet  sound. 

And  call  you  to  his  bar ; 
His  mercy  knows  th'  appointed  bound, 

And  yields  to  justice  there. 
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5  Amazing  love,  that  yet  will  call, 
And  yet  prolong  our  days  ! 
Our  hearts,  subdued  by  goodness,  fall, 
And  weep,  and  love,  and  praise. 

379.  C.   M.  Fawcect. 

Sinners  entreated  to  forsake  their  Ways, 

1  SINNEES,  the  voice  of  God  regard ; 

His  mercy  speaks  to-day ; 
He  calls  you  by  his  sovereign  word 
Prom  sin's  destructive  way. 

2  Like  the  rough  sea  that  cannot  rest, 

You  live  devoid  of  peace  ; 
A  thousand  stings  within  your  breast 
Deprive  your  souls  of  ease. 

3  Why  will  you  in  the  crooked  ways 

Of  sin  and  folly  go  ? 
In  pain  you  travel  all  your  days, 
To  reach  eternal  woe. 

4  But  he  who  turns  to  God  shall  live, 
* 5  Through  his  abounding  grace ; 

His  mercy  will  the  guilt  forgive 
Of  those  who  seek  his  face. 

5  Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  his  word, 

Renouncing  every  sin ; 
Submit  to  him,  your  sovereign  Lord, 
And  learn  his  will  divine. 

6  His  love  exceeds  your  highest  thoughts  ; 

He  pardons  like  a  God : 
He  will  forgive  your  numerous  faults. 
Through  a  Redeemer's  blood*     » 

380.  L.   M.  Watts. 

The  Broad  and  the  Narrow  Way, 
1  BROAD  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death, 
And  thousands  walk  together  there ; 
But  wisdom  shows  a  narrow  path. 
With  here  and  there  a  traveller. 
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a  "  Deny  thyself,  and  take  thy  dross," 
Is  the  Kedeemer's  great  command ; 
Nature  must  count  her  gold  but  dross, 
If  she  would  gain  this  heavenly  land. 

3  The  fearful  soul  that  tires  and  faints, 

And  walks  the  ways  of  God  no  more, 
Is  but  esteemed  almost  a  saint, 

And  makes  his  own  destruction  sure. 

4  Lord,  let  not  all  my  hopes  be  vain ; 

Create  my  heart  entirely  new, 
Which  hypocrites  could  ne'er  attain, 
Which  false  apostates  never  knew. 

381.  C.     M.  DOBELU 

The  two  Ways, 

1  SINNER,  behold  that  downward  road 

Which  leads  to  endless  woe  ; 
What  multitudes  of  thoughtless  souls 
The  road  to  ruin  go  !  ■  I 

2  But  yonder  see  that  narrow  way 

Which  leads  to  endless  bliss  ; 
There  see  a  happy  chosen  few, 
Eedeemed  by  sovereign  grace. 

3  They  from  destruction's  city  came, 

To  Zion  upward  tend  ; 
The  Bible  is  their  precious  guide. 
And  God  himself  their  Friend.^ 

4  Lord,  I  would  now  a  pilgrim  be  ; 

Guide  thou  my  feet  aright ; 
I  would  not,  for  ten  thousand  worlds, 
Be  banished  from  thy  sight. 

382.  s.  M.  WAi«. 

Ingratitude  to  Divine  Goodness, 
1  IS  this  the  kind  return  ? 

Are  these  the  thanks  we  owe  ? 
Thus  to  abuse  eternal  love. 

Whence  all  our  blessings  flow  ? 
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2  To  what  a  stubborn  frame  * 

Has  sin  reduced  our  mind ! 
What  strange,  rebellious  wretches  we, 
And  God  as  strangely  kind ! 

3  On  us  he  bids  the  sun 

Shed  his  reviving  rays  ; 
For  us  the  skies  their  circles  run, 
To  lengthen  out  our  days. 

4  Turn,  turn  us,  mighty  God, 

And  mould  our  souls  afresh  ; 
Break,  sovereign  grace,  these  hearts  of  stone. 
And  give  us  hearts  of  flesh. 

5  Let  past  ingratitude 

Provoke  our  weeping  eyes  ; 
And  hourly,  as  new  mercies  fall, 

Let  hourly  thanks  arise.  » 

383.  c.  M.  WATT*  ' 

The  Savior  at  the  Door. 

1  AMAZING  sight !  the  Savior  stands 

And  knocks  at  every  door ; 
Ten  thousand  blessings  in  his  hands, 
To  satisfy  the  poor. 

2  "  Behold,"  he  saith,  « I  bleed  and  die, 

To  bring  you  to  my  rest : 
Hear,  sinners,  while  Pm  passing  by, 
And  be  forever  blest. 

3  "  Will  you  despise  my  bleeding  love. 

And  choose  the  way  to  hell  ? 
Or  in  the  glorious  realms  above. 
With  me,  forever  dwell  ? 

4  "  Say,  will  you  hear  my  gracious  voice, 

Aiid  have  your  sins  forgiven  ? 
Or  will  you  make  that  wretched  choice, 
And  bar  yourselves  from  heaven  ?  ** 
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APPEALS   TO   THE   IMPENITENT. 

384.  7s.        .        Urwick'sColl. 
Expostulation. 

1  SINNER,  what  has  earth  to  show 
Like  the  joys  believers  know  ? 

Is  thy  path  of  fading  flowers 
Half  so  bright,  so  sweet,  as  ours  ? 

2  Doth  a  skilful,  healing  friend 
On  thy  daily  path  attend, 

And,  where  thorns  and  stings  abound, 

Shed  a  balm  on  every  wound  ? 
S  When  the  tempest  rolls  on  high, 

Hast  thou  still  a  refuge  nigh  ? 

Can,  O,  can  thy  dying  breath 

Summon  one  more  strong  than  death  ? 
4  Canst  thou,  in  that  awful  day, 

Fearless  tread  the  gloomy  way, 

Plead  a  glorious  ransom  given, 

Burst  from  earth,  and  soar  to  heaven  ? 

385.  L.    M.  Hebbr. 

**  Why  stand  ye  idle  here  ?  ** 

1  THE  God  of  glory  walks  his  round, 

From  day  to  day,  from  year  to  year, 
And  warns  us  each,  with  awful  sound, 
"  No  longer  stand  ye  idle  here. 

2  "  Ye,  whose  young  cheeks  are  rosy  bright. 

Whose  hands  are  strong,  whose  hearts  are  clear, 
Waste  not  of  hope  the  morning  light ; 
Say,  now,  why  stand  ye  idle  here  ? 
8  "  0,  if  the  griefs  ye  would  assuage 
That  wait  on  life's  declining  year. 
Secure  a  blessing  for  your  age. 

And  work  your  Master's  business  here. 
4  "  And  ye,  whose  locks  of  scanty  gray 
Foretell  your  latest  travail  near, 
How  swiftly  fades  your  worthless  day ! 
And  stand  ye  yet  so  idle  here  ?  " 
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386 


38? 


APPEALS   TO   THE   IMPENITENT. 

5  0  Thou,  by  all  thy  works  adored, 
To  whom  the  sinner^s  soul  is  dear, 
K-ecall  ns  to  thy  vineyard,  Lord, 
And  grant  us  grace  to  labor  here. 

7S.  T.  SCCTT. 

Danger  of  Delay, 

HASTE,  0  sinner ;  now  be  wise  ; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun  : 
Wisdom  if  you  still  despise, 

Harder  is  it  to  be  won. 
Haste,  and  mercy  now  implore ; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
Lest  thy  season  should  be  o'er. 

Ere  tliis  evening's  stage  be  run. 
Haste,  0  sinner  ;  now  return  ; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun. 
Lest  thy  lamp  should  cease  to  burn 

Ere  salvation's  work  is  done. 
Haste,  0  sinner  ;  now  be  blest ; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun. 
Lest  perdition  thee  arrest 

Ere  the  morrow  is  begun. 

7s.  Chr.  Mbi* 

The  favored  Hour, 

1  'TIS  the  blest,  the  favored  hour  ; 

Now  to  seek  thy  God  begin  ; 
'Tis  the  Spirit's  voice  divine 

Wooes  thee  from  the  paths  of  sin. 

2  'Tis  the  blest,  the  favored  hour ; 

Jesus  offers  pardon  free. 
Mildly  pointing  to  the  cross 

Wliere  his  blood  was  shed  for  thee, 
8  Soon  the  favored  hour  may  pass  ; 
Soon  the  Spirit  take  its  flight ; 
Hasten  while  the  Savior  calls;  ,^|j, 

0,  no  longer  mercy  slight. 
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388.  8S,   7S,  &    4.  ANON. 

God  invites. 

1  SINNERS,  hear,  for  Gcd  hath  spoken ; 

'Tis  the  God  that  reigns  on  high ; 
He  whose  law  the  world  has  broken 
Sends  you  tidings  of  great  joy : 

Hear  his  message ; 
Hear  it,  sinners,  lest  you  die. 

2  Hear  the  gospel,  sinners  ;  hear  it ; 

Joyful  news  from  heaven  it  brings  ;         fVii 
Here's  a  fountain  —  0,  draw  near  it  —      *  ^  •  ' 
Opened  by  the  King  of  kings  : 

Living  water 
Thence  in  streams  eternal  springs. 

3  Sinners,  hear  ;  why  will  you  perish  ? 

Death  to  life,  0,  why  prefer  ? 
Why  your  vain  delusions  cherish  ? 
Why  from  truth  persist  to  err  ? 

Wisdom  calls  you ; 
Happy  they  who  learn  of  her. 

389.  L.  M.  htdb. 

My  Spirit  shall  not  always  strive. 

1  SAY,  sinner,  hath  a  voice  within 

Oft  whispered  to  thy  secret  soul, 
Urged  thee  to  leave  the  ways  of  sin, 
And  yield  thy  heart  to  God's  control  ? 

2  Hath  something  met  thee  in  the  path 

Of  worldliness  and  vanity. 
And  pointed  to  the  coming  wrath. 

And  warned  thee  from  that  wrath  to  flee  ? 

3  Sinner,  it  was  a  heavenly  voice : 

It  was  the  Spirit's  gracious  call ;  ^ 

It  bade  thee  make  the  better  choice, 
And  haste  to  seek  in  Christ  thine  all. 

4  Spurn  not  the  call  to  life  and  light ; 

Regard  in  time  the  warning  kind ; 
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That  call  thou  mayst  not  always  slight, 
And  yet  the  gate  of  mercy  find. 

5  God's  Spirit  will  not  always  strive 

With  hardened,  self-destroying  man ; 
Ye  who  persist  his  love  to  grieve 
May  never  hear  his  voice  again. 

6  Sinner,  perhaps  this  very  day 

Thy  last-accepted  time  may  be  ; 
0,  shouldst  thou  grieve  him  now  away, 
Then  hope  may  never  beam  on  thee. 

390.  8s  &   7s.  Gems. 

The  Wanderer  addressed. 

1  TELL  me,  wanderer,  wildly  roving 

From  the  path  that  leads  to  peace, 
Pleasure's  false  enchantments  loving. 

When  will  thy  delusion  cease? 
Once,  like  thee,  by  joys  surrounded, 

I  could  kneel  at  pleasure's  shrine  : 
Then  my  brightest  hopes  were  bounded 

By  delights  as  false  as  tliine. 

2  But  those  visions  never  blessed  me  ; 

Soon  their  fleeting  day  was  o'er  : 
Then  the  world  that  had  caressed  me 

Charmed  me  with  its  smiles  no  more. 
Such  is  pleasure's  transient  story : 

Lasting  happiness  is  known 
Only  in  the  path  to  glory. 

In  the  Savior's  love  alone. 

Q  y  X  ,  C.     M.  MONTOOMEET. 

Worth  of  the  Soul. 

1  WHAT  is  the  thing  of  greatest  price, 

The  whole  creation  round  ? 
That  which  was  lost  in  paradise, 
That  which  in  Christ  is  found  ;  — 

2  The  soul  of  man,  —  Jehovah's  breath,  -w 

That  keeps  two  worlds  at  strife  : 
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Hell  moves  beneath  to  work  its  deatli. 
Heaven  stoops  to  give  it  life. 

3  God,  to  redeem  it,  did  not  sp^re 

His  well-beloved  Son  ; 
Jesus,  to  save  it,  deigned  to  bfear 
The  sms  of  all  in  one. 

4  And  is  this  treasure  borne  beloY 
;  In  earthen  vessels  frail  ? 

Can  none  its  utmost  value  know 
Till  flesh  and  spirit  fail  ? 

5  Then  let  us  gather  round  the  cross, 

That  knowledge  to  obtain  ; 
Not  by  the  soul's  eternal  loss, 
But  everlasting  gain. 

392.  lis.  CHR.  Mel. 

Acquaintance  with  God* 

.  ACQUAINT  thyself  quickly,  0  pinner,  with  God, 
And  joy  like  the  sunshine  shall  bejim  on  thy  road, 
And  peace  like  the  dewdrops  shaH  fall  on  thy  head, 
And  sleep  like  an  angel  shall  visit  thy  bed. 

2  Acquaint  thyself  quickly,  O  sinney,  with  God, 
And  he  shall  be  with  thee  when  fears  are  abroad, 
Thy  safeguard  in  dangers  that  threaten  thy  path, 
Thy  joy  in  the  valley  and  shadow  of  death. 

393.  CM.  Harbottlb. 
The  fruitless  Fig  Tree, 

1  SEE  how  the  fruitless  fig  tree  stands 

Beneath  the  owner's  frown ; 
The  axe  is  lifted  in  his  handg, 
To  cut  the  cumberer  down; 

2  "  Year  after  year,  I  come,"  he  cries, 

"  And  still  no  fruit  is  shown  ; 
I  see  but  empty  leaves  arise  ; 
Then  cut  the  cumberer  down. 

3  "  The  axe  of  death,  at  one  sharp  stroke, 

Shall  make  my  justice  known ; 

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Each  bou^h  shall  tremble  at  the  shock 
Which  0uts  the  cumber er  down." 

Sinner,  b#are !  the  axe  of  death 
Is  raisei,  and  aimed  at  thee  ; 

A  while  thy  Maker  spares  thy  breath ; 
Beware^  0  barren  tree  ! 


394. 


Efis.  Coll. 


:    c.  M. 

\Tke  barren  Fig  Tree* 

1  SEE,  in  ttie  vineyard  of  the  Lord 

A  barrein  fig  tree  stands  ; 
It  yields  no  fruit,  no  blossom  bears, 
Though  planted  by  his  hands. 

2  From  year  to  year  he  seeks  for  fruit, 

And  still  no  fruit  is  found ; 

It  stands  amid  the  living  trees, 

A  cumb^rer  of  the  ground. 

3  But  see,  ai  Intercessor  pleads 

The  barren  tree  to  spare  ; 
"  Let  Justice  still  witlihold  his  hand. 
And  grant  another  year. 

4  "  Perhaps  some  means  of  grace  untried 

May  reach  the  stony  heart ; 
The  softening  dews  of  heavenly  grace 
May  life  anew  impart. 

5  "  But  if  these  means  should  prove  in  vaiiu 

And  still  no  fruit  is  found, 
Then  Mercy  shall  no  longer  plead, 
But  Justice  cut  it  down." 


895. 


L.  M. 


ViL.  Coll 
Behold^  I  stand  at  the  Door. 
BEHOLD  a  stranger  at  the  door ! 
He  gently  knocks,  has  knocked  before ; 
Hath  waited  long,  is  waiting  still ; 
You  treat  no  other  friend  so  ill. 
O,  lovely  attitude !  he  stands 
With  melting  heart  and  loaded  hands : 
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APPEALS    TO   THE   IMPENITENT. 

O,  matchless  kindness !  and  he  shows 
This  matchless  kindness  to  his  foes. 

S  But  will  he  prove  a  friend  indeed  ? 
He  will  —  the  very  friend  you  need ; 
The  friend  of  sinners  ;  yes,  tis  he, 
With  garments  dyed  on  Calvary.  I    * 

4  Rise,  touched  with  gratitude  divine  ; 
Turn  out  his  enemy  and  thine, 
That  soul-destroying  monster,  sin, 
And  let  the  heavenly  stranger  in. 

5  Admit  him,  ere  his  anger  burn  ; 
His  feet,  departed,  ne'er  return  ; 
Admit  him,  or  the  hour's  at  hand 
You'll  at  his  door  rejected  stand. 

396.  12s    &    lis.  J.B.Hague. 

"  The  Harvest  is  past,  the  Summer  is  eiided" 

1  HARK,  sinner,  while  God  from  on  high  doth  en* 

treat  thee, 
And  warnings  with  accents  of  mercy  doth  blend  ; 
Give  ear  to  his  voice,  lest  in  judgment  he  meet  thee ; 
"  The  harvest  is  passing,  the  summer  will  end." 

2  How  oft  of  thy  danger  and  gujlt  he  hath  told  thee  ; 

How  oft  still  the  message  of  mercjj^  doth  send ! 

Haste,  haste,  while  he  waits  in  his  armis  to  infold  thee ; 

"  The  harvest  is  passing,  the  sumiier  will  end." 

3  Despised,  rejected,  at  length  hq  may  leave  thee ; 

What  anguish  and  horror  thy  bosom  will  rend ! 

Then  haste  thee,  0  sinner,  while  he  will  receive  thee ; 

"The  har^  3st  is  passing,  the  summer  will  end." 

4  Ere  long,  and  Jehovah  will  come  in  his  power ; 

Our  God  will  arise,  with  his  foes  to  contend : 
Haste,  haste  thee,  O  sinner ;  prepare  for  that  hour ; 
"  The  harvest  is  passing,  the  sum|iier  will  end." 
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APPEALS   TO   THE   IMPENITENT. 

'  The  Savior  will  call  thee  in  judgment  before  him ; 
0,  bow  to  his  sceptre,  and  make  him  thy  Friend ; 
Now  yield  him  thy  heart,  and  make  haste  to  adore 
him ; 
"  Thy  harvest  is  passing,  thy  summer  will  end.** 

397.  S.   M.  Watts. 

Voice  of  Wisdom. 

\  1   SHALL  Wisdom  cry  aloud, 

And  not  her  speech  be  heard  ? 
The  voice  of  God's  eternal  word, 
Deserves  it  no  regard  ? 

2  "  I  was  his  chief  delight, 

His  everlasting  Son, 
Before  the  first  of  all  his  works, 
Creation,  was  begun. 

3  "  Before  the  flying  clouds. 

Before  the  solid  land, 
Before  the  fields,  before  the  floods, 
I  dwelt  at  his  right  hand. 

4  "  When  he  adorned  the  skies. 

And  built  them,  I  was  there, 
To  order  when  the  sun  should  rise, 
And  marshal  every  star. 

5  "  When  he  poured  out  the  sea, 

And  spread  the  flowing  deep, 
I  gave  the  flood  a  firm  decree 
Li  its  own  bounds  to  keep. 

6  "  Then  come,  receive  my  grace, 

Ye  children,  and  be  wise  ; 
Happy  the  man  that  keeps  my  ways  ; 
The  man  that  shuns  them  dies." 


398. 


8s,  7s,  &  4,  ALLEif, 

Expostulation, 

1  SINNEES,  will  you  scorn  the  message 
Sent  in  mercy  from  above  ? 


226 


APPEALS   TO  THE  IMPENITENT. 

Every  sentence,  O  how  tender !  1 

Every  line  is  full  of  love ;  •  1 

Listen  to  it ;  i 

Every  line  is  full  of  love.  1 

2  Hear  the  heralds  of  the  gospel  \ 

News  from  Zion's  King  proclaim,  \ 

To  each  rebel  sinner,  "Pardon, 
"  Free  forgiveness  in  his  name." 

How  important ! 
Free  forgiveness  in  his  name. 

3  Tempted  souls,  they  bring  you  succor  i 

Fearful  hearts,  they  quell  your  fears  ; 
And  with  news  of  consolation 
Chase  away  the  falling  tears  ; 

Tender  heralds 
Chase  away  the  falling  tears. 

4  Who  hath  our  report  believed  ? 

Who  received  the  joyful  word  ? 
Who  embraced  the  news  of  pardon, 
Offered  to  you  by  the  Lord  ? 

Can  you  slight  it  ?  — 
Offered  to  you  by  the  Lord. 

5  0  ye  angels,  hovering  round  us. 

Waiting  spirits,  speed  your  way ; 
Haste  ye  to  the  court  of  heaven  ; 
Tidings  bear  without  delay : 

Rebel  sinners 
Glad  the  message  will  obey. 

399.  L.     M.  WATTa. 

Expostulation, 

1  O  SINNER,  why  so  thoughtless  grown? 

Why  in  such  dreadful  haste  to  die  ? 
Daring  to  leap  to  world?  unknown  ; 
Heedless  against  thy  God  to  fly. 

2  Wilt  thou  despise  eternal  fate, 

Urged  on  by  sin's  delusive  dreams  ? 
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APPEALS   TO   THE  IMPENITENT* 

Madly  attempt  th'  infernal  gate, 

And  force  thy  passage  to  the  flames  ? 
3  Stay,  sinner,  on  the  gospel  plains, 
*     /]  And  hear  the  Lord  of  life  unfold 

The  glories  of  his  dying  pains, 
Forever  telling,  yet  untold. 

400.  *7s.  Epis.  Coll. 
The  Sinner  entreated  to  awake, 

1  SINNER,  rouse  thee  from  thy  sleep  ; 
Wake,  and  o'er  thy  folly  weep  ; 
'    '  '  Raise  thy  spirit,  dark  and  dead ; 

/  '  ;  Jesus  waits  his  light  to  shed. 

j  2  Wake  from  sleep  ;  arise  from  death ; 

See  the  bright  and  living  path  ; 
Watchful  tread  that  path  ;  be  wise  ; 
'  Leave  thy  folly  ;  seek  the  skies. 

3  .Leave  thy  folly  ;  cease  from  crime  ; 
From  this  hour  redeem  thy  time  ; 
Life  secure  without  delay ; 

Evil  is  thy  mortal  day. 

4  0,  then,  rouse  thee  from  thy  sleep  ; 
Wake,  and  o'er  thy  folly  weep ; 
Jesus  calls  from  death  and  night ; 
Jesus  waits  to  shed  his  light. 

401.  '^^'  Wesley. 
Why  loill  ye  die  f 

1  SINNERS,  turn ;  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God,  your  Maker,  asks  you  why : 
God,  who  did  your  being  give. 
Made  you  with  himself  to  live. 

2  Sinners,  turn  ;  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God,  your  Savior,  asks  you  why : 
God,  who  did  your  souls  retrieve, 
Died  himself  that  ye  might  live. 

3  Will  you  let  him  die  in  vain  ? 
Crucify  your  Lord  again  ? 

228 


APPEALS   TO   THE   IMPENITENT. 

Why,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  wliy 
"Will  ye  slight  his  grace,  and  die  ? 

4  Sinners,  turn  ;  why  will  ye  die  ? 
God,  the  Spirit,  asks  you  why  — 
He  who  all  your  lives  hath  strove, 
Wooed  you  to  embrace  his  love. 

5  Will  ye  not  his  grace  receive  ? 
Will  ye  still  refuse  to  live  ? 

O  ye  guilty  sinners,  why 

Will  you  grieve  your  God,  and  die  ? 

402.  '^S-  S.F.  Smith. 
The  Sinner  at  the  Judgment. 

1  WHEN  thy  mortal  life  is  fled. 

When  the  death  shades  o'er  thee  spread,  * 

When  is  finished  thy  career. 

Sinner,  where  wilt  thou  appear  ?  ^ 

2  When  the  world  has  passed  away. 
When  draws  near  the  judgment  day, 
When  the  awful  trump  shall  sound. 
Say,  0,  where  wilt  thou  be  found  ? 

.  3  When  the  Judge  descends  in  light, 
Clothed  in  majesty  and  might, 
When  the  wicked  quail  with  fear. 
Where,  0,  where  wilt  thou  appear  ? 

4  What  shall  soothe  thy  bursting  heart,      '^ 
When  the  saints  and  thou  must  part  ? 
When  the  good  with  joy  are  crowned, 
Sinner,  where  wilt  thou  be  found  ? 

5  While  tl\e  Holy  Ghost  is  nigh, 
Quickly  to  the  Savior  fly  ; 

Then  shall  peace  thy  spirit  cheer  ; 
Then  in  heaven  shalt  thou  appear. 

403.  8s,  7s,  &  4.  REB3, 

The  Sinner  invited  and  warned, 
1  HEAR,  0  sinner !  Mercy  hails  you  ; 
Now  with  sweetest  voice  she  calls ; 
20  229 


APPEALS   TO   THE   IMPENITENT. 

Bids  you  haste  to  seek  the  Savior, 
Ere  the  hand  of  Justice  falls  : 

Trust  in  Jesus ; 
'Tis  the  voice  of  Mercy  calls. 

^  Haste,  O  sinner,  to  the  Savior ! 
Seek  his  mercy  while  you  may; 
Soon  the  day  of  grace  is  over ; 
Soon  your  life  will  pass  away : 

Haste  to  Jesus  ; 
You  must  perish  if  you  stay. 

404.  lis.  Spir.  Songs. 

Delay  not, 

1  DELAY  not,  delay  not ;  0  sinner,  draw  near ; 

The  waters  of  life  are  now  flowing  for  thee  ; 
No  price  is  demanded  ;  the  Savior  is  here, 
Redemption  is  purchased,  salvation  is  free. 

2  Delay  not,  delay  not ;  why  longer  abuse 

The  lov6  and  compassion  of  Jesus,  thy  God  ? 
A  fountain  is  opened  ;  how  canst  thou  refuse 

To  wash  and  be  cleansed  in  his  pardoning  blood  ? 

3  Delay  not,  delay  not,  0  sinner,  to  come ; 

For  Mercy  still  lingers,  and  calls  thee  to-day ; 

Her  voice  is  not  heard  in  the  vale  of  the  tomb ; 

Her  message,  unheeded,  will  soon  pass  away. 

4  Delay  not,  delay  not ;  the  Spirit  of  grace, 

Long  grieved  and  resisted,  may  take  its  sad  flight, 
And  leave  thee  in  darkness  to  finish  thy  race, 
To  sink  in  the  vale  of  eternity's  night. 

5  Delay  not,  delay  not ;  the  hour  is  at  hand. 

The  earth  shall  dissolve,  and  the  heavens  shaJ 
fade ; 
The  dead,  small  and  great,  in  the  judgment  shall 
stand ; 
What  helper,  then,  suiner,  shall  lend  thee  its  aid? 
•      230 


APPEALS   TO   THE  IMPENITENT. 

405.  s.  M.  Hrais: 

Grieve  not  the  Spirit. 

1  AND  canst  thou,  sinner,  slight 

The  call  of  love  divine  ? 
Shall  God  with  tenderness  invite, 
And  gain  no  thought  of  thine  ? 

2  Wilt  thou  not  cease  to  grieve 

The  Spirit  from  thy  breast, 
Till  he  thy  wretched  soul  shall  leave 
With  all  thy  sins  oppressed  ? 

3  To-day,  a  pardoning  God 

Will  hear  the  suppliant  pray ; 
To-day,  a  Savior's  cleansing  blood 
Will  wash  thy  guilt  away. 

4  But  grace,  so  dearly  bought. 

If  yet  thou  wilt  despise. 
Thy  fearful  doom,  with  vengeance  fraught, 
Will  fill  thee  with  surprise. 

406.  c.  M.         V1L.C0LL. 

Gi'leving  the  Spirit. 

1  AND  does  the  Spirit  kindly  move, 

To  wake  my  drowsy  heart  ? 
And  shall  I  slight  and  grieve  his  love, 
And  bid  him  hence  depart  ? 

2  Shall  I  the  tempter's  voice  believe, 

And  still  refuse  to  pray. 
And  thus  the  Holy  Spirit  grieve. 
And  bid  him  go  his  way  ? 

3  This  solemn  warning,  once  received, 

I  dare  no  longer  slight ; 
The  Holy  Spirit,  often  grieved, 
May  take  his  final  flight. 

40?.  6s    &    4s.  Sac.  Songs. 

The  Savior  calls. 

1  TO-DAY  the  Savior  calls  : 
Ye  wanderers,  come ; 
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APPEALS   TO   THE   IMPENITENT. 

O  je  beniglited  souls, 
Why  longer  roam  ? 

2  To-day  the  Savior  calls  : 
*     0,  hear  him  now  ; 
Within  these  sacred  walls 

To  Jesus  bow. 

3  To-day  the  Savior  calls : 

For  refuge  fij;> 
The  storm  of  justice  falls, 

And  death  is  nigh. 
.  .        4  The  Spirit  calls  to-day : 

Yield  to  his  power ; 
O,  grieve  him  not  away  ; 

'Tis  mercy's  hour. 

408.  L.     M.  D  WIGHT. 

The  accepted  Time* 

1  WHILE  life  prolongs  its  precious  light, 

Mercy  is  found,  and  peace  is  given ; 
But  soon,  ah,  soon,  approaching  night 
Shall  blot  out  every  hope  of  heaven. 

2  WTiile  God  invites,  how  blest  the  day ! 

How  sweet  the  gospel's  charming  sound ! 
Come,  sinners,  haste,  0,  haste  away, 
While  yet  a  pardoning  God  is  found. 

3  Soon,  borne  on  Time's  most  rapid  wing. 

Shall  Death  command  you  to  the  grave. 
Before  his  bar  your  spirits  bring. 
And  none  be  found  to  hear  or  save. 

4  In  that  lone  land  of  deep  despair. 

No  Sabbath's  heavenly  light  shall  rise. 
No  God  regard  your  bitter  prayer, 
No  Savior  call  you  to  the  skies. 

5  Now  God  invites  ;  how  blest  the  day  ! 

How  sweet  the  gospel's  charming  sound  I 
Come,  sinners,  haste,  O,  haste  away. 
While  yet  a  pardoning  God  is  found. 
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appeatjS  to  the  impenitent. 

409.  ^'     ^'  COWPEB. 

Now  is  the  accepted  Time. 

1  NOW  is  the  time,  th'  accepted  hour ; 

0  sinners,  come  away ; 
The  Savior's  knocking  at  your  door  ; 
Arise  without  delay. 

2  0,  don't  refuse  to  give  him  room. 

Lest  mercy  should  withdraw  ! 
He'll  then  in  robes  of  vengeance  come 
To  execute  his  law. 

3  Then  vfhere,  poor  mortals,  will  you  be, 

If  destitute  of  grace, 
When  you  your  injured  Judge  shall  see, 
And  stand  before  his  face  ? 

4  0,  could  you  shun  that  dreadful  sight, 

How  would  you  wish  to  fly 
To  the  dark  shades  of  endless  night, 
From  that  all-searching  eye ! 

5  The  dead,  awaked,  must  all  appear, 

And  you  among  them  stand, 
Before  the  great  impartial  bar, 
Arraigned  at  Christ's  left  hand. 

6  Let  not  these  warnings  be  in  vain, 

But  lend  a  listening  ear, 
Lest  you  should  meet  them  all  again, 
When  wrapped  in  keen  despair. 

4:10.  ^'     ^^'  DODDKIDOB. 

Exhortation  to  work  whih  it  is  Day, 

1  THE  swift-declining  day, 

How  fast  its  moments  fly  ! 
While  evening's  broad  and  gloomy  shade 
Gains  on  the  western  sky. 

2  Ye  mortals,  mark  its  pace, 

And  use  the  hours  of  light ; 
For  know,  its  Maker  can  command 
An  instant,  endless  night. 
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APPEALS   TO   THE   IMPENITENT. 

3  Grive  glory  to  the  Lord, 

Who  rules  the  rolling  sphere ; 
Submissive  at  his  footstool  bow, 
And  seek  salvation  there. 

4  Then  shall  new  lustre  break 

Through  all  the  heavy  gloom, 
And  lead  you  to  unchanging  light, 
In  your  celestial  home. 

411.  S.     M.  DOBELL. 

Now  the  accepted  Time* 

1  NOW  is  th'  accepted  time  ; 

Now  is  the  day  of  grace ; 
Now,  sinners,  come,  without  delay. 
And  seek  the  Savior's  face. 

2  Now  is  th'  accepted  time  ; 

The  Savior  calls  to-day : 
To-morrow  it  may  be  too  late  ; 
Then  why  should  you  delay  ? 

3  Now  is  th'  accepted  time  ; 

The  gospel  bids  you  come. 

And  every  promise  in  his  word 

Declares  there  yet  is  room. 

4  Lord,  draw  reluctant  souls. 

And  feast  them  with  thy  love ; 
Then  will  the  angels  swiftly  fly 
To  bear  the  news  above. 

412.  S.    M.  Select  Hymns. 
Now  the  Bay  of  Grace. 

1  NOW  is  the  day  of  grace  ; 

Now  to  the  Father  come ; 
The  Lord  is  calling,  "  Seek  my  face. 
And  I  will  guide  you  home." 

2  The  Savior  bids  you  speed  ; 

O,  wherefore  then  delay  ? 
He  calls  in  love  ;  he  sees  your  need ; 
He  bids  you  come  to-day. 

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REPENi?ANCE   AND    CONVERSION. 

3  To-day  the  prize  is  won  ; 
The  promise  is  to  save  ; 
Then,  0,  be  wi53  ;  to-morrow's  sun 
May  shine  upon  your  grave. 

^23.  ^'    ^*  Heginbotham, 

The  Night  cometh* 

1  AWAKE,  awake,  my  sluggish  soul ; 

Awake,  and  view  the  setting  sun ; 

See  how  the  shades  of  death  advance, 

Ere  half  the  task  of  life  is  done. 

2  Death !  'tis  an  awful,  solemn  sound  ; 

0,  let  it  wake  the  slumbering  ear ; 

Apace  the  dreadful  conqueror  comes, 

With  all  his  pale  companions  near. 

3  Thy  drowsy  eyes  will  soon  be  closed, 

These  friendly  warnings  heard  no  more ; 
Soon  will  the  mighty  Judge  approach ; 
E'en  now  he  stands  before  the  door. 

4  To-day  attend  his  gracious  voice ; 

This  is  the  summons  that  he  sends : 
"  Awake  ;  for  on  this  transient  hour 
Thy  long  eternity  depends." 


KEFENTANCE  AND   CONVERSION. 

414.  CM.  Watts. 

Conviction  by  tJie  Law. 

1  LORD,  how  secure  my  conscience  was, 

And  felt  no  inward  dread  ! 
I  was  alive  without  the  law. 

And  thought  my  sins  were  dead. 

2  My  hopes  of  heaven  were  firm  and  bright ; 

But  since  the  precept  came 

235j 


REPENTANCE   AND    CONVERSION. 

With  such  convincing  power  and  light, 
I  find  how  vile  I  am. 

3  My  guilt  appeared  but  small  before, 

Till  I  with  terror  saw 
How  perfect,  holy,  just,  and  pure 
Is  thine  eternal  law. 

4  Then  felt  my  soul  the  heavy  load ; 

My  sins  revived  again  ; 
I  had  provoked  a  dreadful  God, 
And  all  my  hopes  were  slain. 

5  My  God,  I  cry  with  every  breath, 
'    Exert  thy  power  to  save  ; 

O,  break  the  yoke  of  sin  and  death, 
And  thus  redeem  the  slave* 

415.  S.    M.  Newtow. 

Sinf  Illness  lamented, 

1  0  LORD,  how  vile  am  I, 

Unholy  and  unclean ! 
How  can  I  dare  to  venture  nigl 
With  such  a  load  of  sin ! 

2  Is  this  polluted  heart 

A  dwelling  fit  for  thee  ? 
Swarming,  alas !  in  every  part. 
What  evils  do  I  see  ! 

3  If  I  attempt  to  pray. 

And  raise  my  soul  on  high, 
My  thoughts  are  hurried  fast  away, 
For  sin  is  ever  nigh. 

4  If  in  thy  word  I  look, 

Such  darkness  fills  my  mind, 
I  only  read  a  sealed  book, 
But  no  relief  can  find. 

5  Thy  gospel  oft  I  hear, 

But  hear  it  still  in  vain  ; 
Without  desire,  or  love,  or  fear, 
Hardened  I  still  remain. 
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REPENTANCE   AND    CONVERSION. 

6  And  must  I,  then,  indeed 
Sink  in  despair  and  die  ? 
Fain  would  I  hope  that  thou  didst  bleed 
For  such  a  wretch  as  I. 

416.  c.  M.  htdb. 

Conviction. 

1  AH,  what  can  I,  a  sinner,  do, 

"With  all  my  guilt  oppressed  ? 
I  feel  the  hardness  of  my  heart,  , 

And  coiscience  knows  no  rest. 

2  Great  God,  thy  good  and  perfect  law 

Does  all  my  life  condenm ; 
The  secret  evils  of  my  soul 
Fill  me  with  grief  and  shame. 

3  How  many  precious  Sabbaths  gone 

I  never  can  recall ! 
And,  0,  what  cause  have  I  to  mourn, 
Who  misimproved  them  all ! 

4  How  long,  how  often,  have  I  heard 
.    Of  Jesus  and  of  heaven. 

Yet  scarcely  listened  to  his  word, 
Or  prayed  to  be  forgiven  ! 

5  Constrain  me.  Lord,  to  turn  to  thee, 

And  grant  renewing  grace  ; 
For  thou  this  flinty  heart  canst  break. 
And  thine  shall  be  the  praise. 

417.  L.    M.  Watts. 

Returning  to  God, 

1  A  BROKEN  heart,  my  God,  my  King, 
Is  all  the  sacrifice  I  bring ; 

The  God  of  grace  vfill  ne'er  despise 
A  broken  heart  for  sacrifice. 

2  My  soul  is  humbled  in  the  dust. 
And  owns  thy  dreadful  sentence  just ; 
Look  down,  O  Lord,  with  pitying  eye, 
And  sav3  the  soul  condemned  to  die. 

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3  Then  will  I  teach  the  world  thy  ways ; 
Sinners  shall  learn  thy  sovereign  grace ; 
ni  lead  them  to  my  Savior's  blood, 
And  they  shall  praise  a  pardoning  God. 

4  0,  may  thy  love  inspire  my  tongue ; 
Salvation  shall  be  all  my  song  ; 
And  all  my  powers  shall  join  to  bless 
The  Lord,  my  strength  and  righteousness. 

418.  L.    M.  Watts. 

A  Penitent  pleading/ for  Pardon. 

1  SHOW  pity,  Lord  ;  0  Lord,  forgive  ; 
Let  a  repenting  rebel  live  : 

Are  not  thy  mercies  large  and  free  ? 
May  not  a  sinner  trust  in  thee  ? 

2  My  crimes  are  great,  but  can't  surpass 
The  power  and  glory  of  thy  grace  ; 
Great  God,  thy  nature  hath  no  bound ; 
So  let  thy  pardoning  love  be  found. 

3  O,  wash  my  soul  from  every  sin. 
And  make  my  guilty  conscience  clean ; 
Here  on  my  heart  the  burden  lies, 
And  past  offences  pain  mine  eyes. 

4  My  lips  with  shame  my  sins  confess, 
Against  thy  law,  against  thy  grace  : 
Lord,  should  thy  judgment  grow  severe, 
I  am  condemned,  but  thou  art  clear. 

5  Should  sudden  vengeance  seize  my  breath, 
I  must  pronounce  thee  just  in  death  ; 
And  if  my  soul  were  sent  to  hell. 

Thy  righteous  law  approves  it  well. 

6  Yet  save  a  trembling  sinner.  Lord, 
Whose  hope,  still  hovering  round  thy  word, 
Would  light  on  some  sweet  promise  there, 
Some  sure  support  against  despair. 

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419.  CM.  Watts. 

Pardon  and  Sanctification  in  Christ. 

1  HOW  sad  our  state  by  nature  is  ! 

Our  sin,  how  deep  it  stains  ! 
And  Satan  binds  our  captive  minds 
Fast  in  his  slavish  chains. 

2  But  hark  !  a  voice  of  sovereign  ^race  ; 

'Tis  Christ's  inviting  word  — 
"  Ho  !  ye  despairing  sinners,  come, 
And  trust  upon  the  Lord." 

3  My  soul  obeys  th'  almighty  call, 

And  runs  to  this  relief;  ^ 

I  would  believe  thy  promise.  Lord  ; 
O,  help  my  unbelief. 

4  To  the  dear  fountain  of  thy  blood, 

Incarnate  God,  I  fly  ; 
Here  let  me  wash  my  spotted  soul 
From  stains  of  deepest  dye. 

5  A  guilty,  weak,  and  helpless  worm, 

On  thy  kind  arms  I  fall ; 
Be  thou  my  strength  and  righteousness, 
My  Savior  and  my  all. 

420.  '7s.  J.Taylor. 

Sins  confessed  and  mourned, 

1  GOD  of  mercy,  God  of  Icve, 

Hear  our  sad,  repentant  song ; 
Sorrow  dwells  on  every  face, 
Penitence  on  every  tongue. 

2  Deep  regret  for  follies  past. 

Talents  wasted,  time  misspent ; 
Hearts  debased  by  worldly  cares, 
Thankless  for  the  blessings  lent ;  — 

3  Foolish  fears,  and  fond  desires, 

Vain  legrets  for  things  as  vain ; 
Lips  too  seldom  taught  to  praise, 
Oft  to  murmur  and  complain :  — 
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4  These,  and  every  secret  fault, 

Filled  with  grief  and  shame  we  own  ; 
Humbled  at  thy  feet  we  lie, 

Seeking  pardon  from  thy  throne. 
~     5  God  of  mercy,  God  of  grace. 

Hear  our  sad,  repentant  songs  ; 
0,  restore  thy  suppliant  race. 
Thou  to  whom  all  praise  belongs. 

421.  CM.  Addison. 

The  Judgment  anticipated, 

1  WHEN,  rising  from  the  bed  of  death, 
^  Overwhelmed  with  guilt  and  fear, 

I  see  my  Maker  face  to  face, 
O,  how  shall  I  appear  ! 

2  If  now,  while  pardon  may  be  found, 

And  mercy  may  be  sought. 
My  heart  with  inward  terror  shrinks, 
And  trembles  at  the  thought,  — 

3  When  thou,  0  Lord,  shalt  stand  disclosed 

In  majesty  severe. 
And  sit  in  judgment  on  my  soul, 
^  0,  how  shall  I  appear  ! 

4  Then  see  my  sorrows,  gracious  Lord;,    ^' 

Let  mercy  set  me  free  ; 
While  in  the  confidence  of  prayer 
My  heart  takes  hold  of  thee. 

5  For  never  shall  my  soul  despair 

Thy  mercy  to  procure. 
Since  thy  beloved  Son  has  died 
To  make  that  mercy  sure. 

422.  s.  M.  cowPEE. 

Trembling  Solicitude, 

1  MY  former  hopes  are  fled  ; 
My  terror  now  begins  ; 
I  feel,  alas  !  that  I  am  dead 
In  trespasses  and  sins. 
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2  Ah,  whither  shall  I  fly  ? 
I  hear  the  thunder  roar : 
The  law  proclaims  destruction  ^igh, 
And  vengeance  at  the  door. 

8  When  I  review  my  ways, 
I  dread  impending  doom  ; 
But  hark  !  a  friendly  whisper  says, 
"  Flee  from  the  wrath  to  come." 

4  I  see,  or  think  I  see, 

A  glimmering  from  afar, 
A  beam  of  day  that  shines  for  me, 
To  save  me  from  despair. 

5  Forerunner  of  the  sun, 

It  marks  the  pilgrim's  way  ; 
I'll  gaze  upon  it  while  I  run. 
And  watch  the  rising  day. 

423.  C.     M.  HAWEI8. 

God  our  Hiding^  Place. 

1  WHEN  lowering  clouds  deform  the  sky, 

And  darkness  thickens  round. 
Sudden  the  forked  lightnings  fly. 
Loud  thunders  rock  the  ground. 

2  The  howling  blasts  impetuous  sweep 

The  desolated  plain ; 
The  frighted  beasts  to  covert  creep  ; 

Home  flies  the  trembling  swain.  , 

3  But  louder  thunders  o'er  my  head 

My  heart  with  terror  fill, . 
And  storms  of  wrath  divine  I  dread, 
Which  soul  and  body  kill. 

4  See  on  the  whirlwind's  rapid  wing 

The  king  of  terrors  ride. 
And  with  him  desolation  bring ; 
Myself  where  can  I  hide  ? 
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5  "  Haste,  sinner,  haste,"  the  Savior  cried ; 
"  Behold  my  wounded  form ; 
'fhe  cleft  of  my  deep-pierced  side 
Shall  hi'le  thse  from  the  storm." 

424.  C.   M.  Steele. 
Contrition, 

1  O  LORD,  thy  tender  mercy  hears 

Contrition's  humble  sigh ; 
Thy  hand,  indulgent,  wipes  the  tears 
From  sorrow's  weeping  eye. 

2  See,  low  before  thy  throne  of  grace, 

A  sinful  wanderer  mourn  ; 
Hast  thou  not  bid  me  seek  thy  face  ? 
Hast  thou  not  said,  "  Return  "  ? 

3  0,  shine  on  this  benighted  heart, 

"With  beams  of  mercy  shine  ; 
And  let  thy  healing  voice  impart 
A  taste  of  joys  divine. 

4  Thy  presence  only  can  bestow 

Delights  which  never  cloy  ; 
Be  this  my  solace  here  below, 
And  my  eternal  joy* 

425.  C.    M.  S.  Stennett 
Indwelling  Sin  lamented, 

1  WITH  tears  of  anguish  I  lament, 

Here  at  thy  cross,  my  God, 
My  passion,  pride,  and  discontent, 
And  vile  ingratitude. 

2  O,  was  there  e'er  a  heart  so  base, 

So  false,  as  mine  has  been  — 
So  faithless  to  its  promises. 
So  prone  to  every  sin  ? 

3  Yet  I  remember  thy  commands 

Are  holy,  just,  and  true  ; 
I  feel  that  what  my  God  demands 
Is  his  most  rightful  due. 
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4.  How  long,  dear  Savior,  'shall  I  feel 
This  warfare  in  m j  breast  ? 
Li  mercy  bow  this  stubborn  will, 
And  give  my  spirit  rest. 
5  Break,  sovereign  grace,  0,  break  the  charm, 
And  set  the  captive  free  ; 
E-eveal,  almighty  God,  thine  arm, 
And  haste  to  rescue  me. 

426.  '^S.  LUTH.COLL.' 

The  penitent  Inquirer* 

1  DEPTH  of  mercy  1  —  can  there  be 
Mercy  still  reserved  for  me  ? 

Can  my  God  his  WTath  forbear, 
And  the  chief  of  sinners  spare  ? 

2  I  have  long  withstood  his  grace  ; 
Long  provoked  him  to  his  face ; 
Would  not  hear  his  gracious  calls  ; 
Grieved  him  by  a  thousand  falls. 

3  Jesus,  answer  from  above : 
Is  not  all  thy  nature  love  ? 
Wilt  thou  not  the  wrong  forget  ? 
Lo,  I  fall  before  thy  feet. 

4  Now  incline  me  to  repent ; 
Let  me  now  my  fall  lament. 
Deeply  my  revolt  deplore. 
Weep,  believe,  and  sm  no  more. 

427.  CM.  MiDDLETON 

Painful  Recollections. 

1  AS  o'er  the  past  my  memory  strays, 

Why  heaves  the  secret  sigh  ? 
'Tis  that  I  mourn  departed  days, 
Still  unprepared  to  die. 

2  The  world  and  worldly  things  beloved 

My  anxious  thoughts  employed  ; 
And  time,  unhallowed,  unimproved, 
Presents  a  fearful  void. 
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3  Yet,  holy  Fatiier,  wild  despair 
Chase  from  my  laboring  breast ; 
Thy  grace  it  is  which  prompts  the  prayer ; 
That  grace  can  do  the  rest. 
<jp.4  My  life's  brief  remnant  all  be  thine  ; 
And  when  thy  sure  decree 
Bids  me  this  fleeting  breath  resign, 
0,  speed  my  soul  to  thee. 

428.  CM.  VlIIAGEHYMNf, 

The  Prodigal* s  Return, 

1  THE  long-lost  son,  with  streaming  eyes, 

From  folly  just  awake, 
Reviews  his  wanderings  with  surprise 
His  heart  begins  to  break. 

2  "  I  starve,"  he  cries,  "  nor  can  I  bear 

The  famine  in  this  land. 
While  servants  of  my  Father  share 
The  bounty  of  his  hand. 

3  "  With  deep  repentance  Til  return, 

And  seek  my  Father's  face  ; 
,        Unworthy  to  be  called  a  son, 
ril  ask  a  servant's  place." 

4  Far  off  the  Father  saw  him  move, 

In  pensive  silence  mourn. 
And  quickly  ran,  with  arms  of  love, 
To  welcome  his  return. 

5  Through  all  the  courts  the  tidings  flew, 

And  spread  the  joy  around ; 
The  angels  tuned  their  harps  anew ; 
The  long-lost  son  is  found. 

429.  C.    M.  Allinb 

Vanity  and  Danger  of  the  World* 

1  TAIN  world,  vain  world,  I  bid  adieu 
To  your  deceitful  joys  ; 
1  will  not  sell  my  soul  for  you, 
Nor  longer  seek  your  toys. 
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S  You  flatter  with  a  vain  applause, 
And  promise  future  joy, 
When  all  your  treasures  are  but  dross, 
Your  bliss  an  empty  toy. 
3  Blest  be  the  Lord,  who  taught  my  soul 
How  near  the  gulf  I  stood  ; 
And  now,  while  mortal  moments  roll, 
ril  seek  substantial  good. 

430.  L.  M.  HAM 

Hardness  of  Heart  lamented, 

1  O  FOR  a  glance  of  heavenly  day, 
To  chase  the  shades  of  night  away ; 
To  melt,  with  beams  of  love  divine. 
This  unrelenting  heart  of  mine. 

2  The  rocks  can  rend,  the  earth  can  quake, 
The  ocean  roar,  the  mountain  shake ; 
All  nature  feels,  and  gives  the  sign  ; 
But  not  this  stubborn  hdart  of  mine. 

3  Dear  Lord,  the  sorrows  thou  hast  felt 
Might  cause  a  heart  of  stone  to  melt ; 
Yet  I  can  read  each  sacred  line, 
And  nothing  melt  this  heart  of  mine. 

4  But  power  supreme  the  soul  can  move, 
And  purify,  and  melt  to  love ; 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  power  divine, 
0,  come,  subdue  this  heart  of  mine. 

431.  C.    M.  Wesley. 

Prayer  for  Repentance. 

1  0  FOR  that  tenderness  of  heart 

Which  bows  before  the  Lord, 
I  That  owns  how  just  and  good  thou  art, 

4^d  trembles  at  thy  word  ! 

2  O  for  those  humble,  contrite  tears 

Which  from  repentance  flow. 
That  sense  of  guilt,  which,  trembling,  fe^rsi 
The  long-suspended  blow. 
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3  0  Lord,  to  mej  in  pity,  give 

For  sin,  the  deep  distress, 
The  pledge  thou  wilt  at  last  receive, 
And  bid  me  die  in  peace. 

4  0,  fill  my  soul  with  faith  and  love, 

And  strength  to  do  thy  will ; 
Raise  my  desires  and  hopes  above  ; 
Thyself  to  me  reveal. 

432.  Ts,    6  L.  Har.  Sac. 

Repentance  at  the  Cross  o  •  Christ, 

1  HEAE-T  of  stone,  relent,  relent ; 

Break,  by  Jesus'  cross  subdued ; 
See  his  body  mangled,  rent. 

Covered  with  a  gore  of  blood ; 
Sinful  soul,  what  hast  thou  done  ? 
Crucified  th'  eternal  Son. 

2  Yes,  thy  sins  have  done  the  deed, 

Driven  the  nails  that  fixed  him  there, 
Crowned  with  thorns  his  sacred  head, 

Plunged  into  his  side  the  spear, 
Made  his  soul  a  sacrifice. 
While  for  sinful  man  he  dies. 

3  Wilt  thou  let  him  bleed  in  vain  ? 

Still  to  death  thy  Lord  pursue  ? 
Open  all  his  wounds  again  ? 

And  the  shameful  cross  renew  ? 
No  ;  with  all  my  sins  I'll  part ; 
Break,  O,  break,  my  bleeding  heart. 

4:33.  '^^^  Raffles. 

Confession  of  Sin» 

1  SOVEREIGN  Ruler,  Lord  of  all, 
Prostrate  at  thy  feet  I  fall ; 
Hear,  0,  hear  my  earnest  cry ; 
Frown  not,  lest  I  faint  and  die. 

2  Vilest  of  the  sons  of  men, 
Chief  of  sinners,  I  have  been ; 

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Oft  have  sinned  before  thy  face, 
Trampled  on  thy  richest  grace. 

3  Justly  might  thy  righteous  dart 
Pierce  this  bleeding,  broken  heart ; 
Justly  might  thy  angry  breath 
Blast  me  in  eternal  death. 

4  But  with  thee  is  mercy  found, 
Balm  to  heal  my  every  wound ; 
Soothe,  O,  soothe  the  troubled  breast ; 
Give  the  weary  wanderer  rest. 

4:0  4:.  -L.     M.  MONTQOMEET* 

Penitential  Confession, 

1  HEAR  me,  0  Lord,  in  my  distress ; 
Hear  me  in  truth  and  righteousness ; 
For,  at  thy  bar  of  judgment  tried, 
None  living  can  be  justified. 

2  Lord,  I  have  foes  without,  within  ; 
The  world,  the  flesh,  indwelling  sin ; 
Life's  daily  ills,  temptation's  power. 
And  passions  raging  to  devour. 

3  Teach  me  thy  will,  subdue  my  own ; 
Thou  art  my  God,  and  thou  alone ; 
By  thy  good  Spirit  guide  me  still, 
Safe  from  all  foes,  to  Zion's  hill. 

4  Release  my  soul  from  trouble.  Lord; 
Quicken  and  keep  me  by  thy  word 
May  all  its  promises  be  mine  ; 

Be  thou  my  portion  —  I  am  thine. 

435.  c.  M.  ANOK. 

Burden  of  Guilt, 
2  WITH  guilt  oppressed,  bowed  down  with  sin, 
Beneath  its  load  I  groan  ; 
Give  me,  0  Lord,  a  heart  of  flesh, 
Remove  this  heart  of  stone. 
2  A  burdened  sinner,  lo,  I  come, 
la  dread  of  death  and  hell ; 
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KEPENTANCE   AND    CONVERSION. 

0,  seal  my  pardon  with  thy  blood, 
And  all  my  fears  dispel. 

3  Nor  peace,  nor  rest,  my  soul  can  find. 

Till  thy  dear  cross  I  see  ; 
Till  there  in  humble  faith  I  cry, 
"  The  Savior  died  for  me." 

4  0,  give  this  true  and  living  faith, 

This  soul-supporting  view ; 
Till  old  things  be  forever  past. 
And  all  witHn  be  new. 

436.  S.    M.  Tate&Bhadt. 

Pleading  for  Mercy, 

1  HAVE  mercy.  Lord,  on  me. 

As  thou  wert  ever  kind ; 
Let  me,  oppressed  with  loads  of  guilt, 
Thy  wonted  pardon  find. 

2  Against  thee,  Lord,  alone. 

And  only  in  thy  sight, 
Have  I  transgressed  ;  and,  though  condemned, 
Must  own  thy  judgments  right. 

3  Blot  out  my  crying  sins. 

Nor  me  in  anger  view  ; 
Create  in  me  a  heart  that's  clean. 
An  upright  mind  renew. 

4  Withdraw  not  thou  thy  help, 

Nor  cast  me  from  thy  sight, 
Nor  let  thy  Holy  Spirit  take 
His  everlasting  flight. 

437.  C.     M.  STENNEtT 

The  Penitent, 

1  PROSTRATE,  dear  Jesus,  at  thy  feet 

A  guilty  rebel  lies ; 
And  upwards  to  the  mercy  seat 
Presumes  to  lift  his  eyes. 

2  If  tears  of  sorrow  would  suffice 

To  pay  the  debt  I  owe, 
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Tears  should  from  both  my  weeping  eyes 
In  ceaseless  torrents  flow. 

3  But  no  such  sacrifice  I  plead 

To  expiate  my  guilt ; 
No  tears  but  those  which  thou  hast  shed, 
No  blood  but  thou  hast  spilt. 

4  Think  of  thy  sorrows,  dearest  Lord, 

And  all  my  sins  forgive ; 
Thy  justice  will  approve  the  word 
That  bids  the  sinner  live. 

438.  CM.  Bathurst. 
Prayer  for  Conversion* 

1  SPIRIT  of  holiness,  look  down, 

Our  fainting  hearts  to  cheer  ; 
And  when  we  tremble  at  thy  frown, 
O,  bring  thy  comforts  near. 

2  The  fear  which  thy  convictions  wrought, 

O,  let  thy  grace  remove ; 
And  may  the  souls  which  thou  hast  taught 
To  weep,  now  learn  to  love. 

3  Now  let  thy  saving  mercy  heal 

The  wounds  it  made  before  ; 
Now  on  our  hearts  impress  thy  seal, 
That  we  may  doubt  no  more. 

4  Complete  the  work  thou  hast  begun, 

And  make  our  darkness  light, 
That  we  a  glorious  race  may  run, 
Till  faith  be  lost  in  sight. 

5  Then,  as  our  wondering  eyes  discern 

The  Lord's  unclouded  face, 

In  fitter  language  we  shall  learn 

To  sing  triumphant  grace. 

439.  L.     M.     6   L.  COLLTEE. 

Pleading  in  the  Name  of  Christ. 

1  FATHER  of  mercies,  God  of  love, 
0,  hear  a  humble  suppliant's  cry ; 
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Bend  from  thy  lofty  seat  above, 

Thy  throne  of  glorious  majesty : 
O,  deign  to  listen  to  my  voice, 
And  bid  my  drooping  heart  rejoice. 

2  I  urge  no  merits  of  my  own. 

No  worth  to  claim  thy  gracious  smile ; 
And  when  I  bow  before  the  throne. 

Dare  to  converse  with  God  a  while, 
.    Thy  name,  blest  Savior,  is  my  plea  — 
That  dearest,  sweetest  name  to  me. 

3  Father  of  mercies,  God  of  love. 

Then  hear  thy  humble  suppKant's  cry ; 
Bend  from  thy  lofty  seat  above, 

Thy  throne  of  glorious  majesty: 
One  pardoning  word  can  make  me  whole, 
And  soothe  the  anguish  of  my  soul. 

440.  CM.  Newtok. 

Prayer  for  Spiritual  Healing, 

1  THOU  great  Physician  of  the  soul. 

To  thee  I  bring  my  case  ; 
My  raging  malady  control. 
And  heal  me  by  thy  grace. 

2  Help  me  to  state  my  whole  complaint ; 

But  where  shall  I  begin  ? 
Nor  words  nor  thoughts  can  fully  paint 
That  worst  distemper,  sin. 

3  It  lies  not  in  a  single  part, 

But  through  my  soul  is  spread ; 
And  all  th'  affections  of  my  heart 
By  sin  are  captive  led. 

4  A  thousand  evil  thoughts  intrude, 

Tumultuous  in  my  breast ; 
Which  indispose  me  for  my  food, 
Aud  rob  me  of  my  rest. 
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5  Thou  great  Physician,  hear  my  cry, 
And  set  my  spirit  free ; 
Let  not  a  trembling  sinner  die 
Who  longs  to  live  to  thee. 

441.  8s    &     7s.  TURNIB. 

Penitence, 

1  JESUS,  full  of  all  compassion, 

Hear  thy  humble  suppliant's  cry ; 
Let  me  know  thy  great  salvation ; 
See,  I  languish,  faint,  and  die. 

2  Guilty,  but  with  heart  relenting. 

Overwhelmed  with  helpless  grief, 
Prostrate  at  thy  feet  repenting, 
Send,  0,  send  me  quick  relief. 

3  Whither  should  a  wretch  be  flying 

But  to  Him  who  comfort  gives  ? 
Whither,  from  the  dread  of  dying, 
But  to  Him  who  ever  lives  ? 

4  Saved  —  the  deed  shall  spread  new  glory 

Through  the  shining  realms  above, 
Angels  sing  the  pleasing  story. 
All  enraptured  with  thy  love. 

442.  C.   M.  Watts. 

Pleading  the  Death  of  Christ, 

1  0  GOD  of  mercy,  hear  my  call ; 

My  load  of  guilt  remove  ; 
•     Break  down  this  separating  wall 
That  bars  me  from  thy  love. 

2  Give  me  the  presence  of  thy  grace ; 

Then  my  rejoicing  tongue 
Shall  speak  aloud  thy  righteousness, 
And  make  thy  praise  my  song. 

3  No  blood  of  goats,  nor  heifer  slain, 

For  sin  could  e'er  atone ; 
The  death  of  Christ  shall  still  remain 
Sufficient  and  alone. 
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4  A  soul  oppressed  with  sin's  desert 
My  God  will  ne'er  despise ; 
A  broken  and  a  contrite  heart 
Is  our  best  sacrifice. 


443. 


444. 


S.    M.  Beddomb. 

Weepinp  for  Sin. 

1  DID  Christ  o'er  sinners  weep  ? 

And  shall  our  cheeks  be  dry  ? 
Let  floods  of  penitential  grief 
Burst  forth  from  every  eye. 

2  The  Son  of  God  in  tears 

Angels  with  wonder  see : 
Be  thou  astonished,  0  my  soul  — 
He  shed  those  tears  for  thee. 

3  He  wept  that  we  might  weep  ; 

Each  sin  demands  a  tear  ; 
In  heaven  alone  no  sin  is  found, 
And  there's  no  weeping  there. 

C.   M.  Watts. 

Godly  Sorrow  from  the  Sufferings  of  Christ, 

1  ALAS  !  and  did  my  Savior  bleed, 

And  did  my  Sovereign  die  ? 
Would  he  devote  that  sacred  head 
For  such  a  worm  as  I  ? 

2  Thy  body  slain,  sweet  Jesus,  thine, 

And  bathed  in  its  own  blood  ; 

While  all  exposed  to  wrath  divine, 

The  glorious  Sufferer  stood ! 

3  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done 

He  groaned  upon  the  tree  ? 
Amazing  pity !  grace  unknown ! 
And  love  beyond  degree ! 

4  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide, 

And  shut  his  glories  in, 
When  God,  the  mighty  Maker,  died 
For  man  the  creature's  sin. 
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.   5  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face, 
While  his  dear  cross  appears ; 
Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness, 
And  melt  mine  eyes  to  tears. 
6  But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 
The  debt  of  love  I  owe ; 
Here,  Lord,  I  give  myself  away ; 
'Tis  all  that  I  can  do. 

445.  C.   M.  PiiECY's  Coll. 
Pleading  tJie  Merits  of  ChrisU 

1  FATHER,  I  stretch  my  hands  to  thee ; 

No  other  help  I  know ; 
If  thou  withdraw  thyself  from  me, 
Ah,  whither  shall  I  go  ? 

2  What  did  thine  only  Son  endure 

Before  I  drew  my  breath  ! 
What  pain,  what  labor,  to  secure 
My  soul  from  endless  death ! 

3  Author  of  faith,  to  thee  I  lift 

My  weary,  longing  eyes  ; 
0,  may  I  now  receive  that  gift ; 
My  soul  without  it  dies. 

446.  L.   M.  Wi?r&. 

The  Value  of  Christ^s  Riffhteousness, 

1  NO  more,  my  God,  I  boast  no  more 

Of  all  the  duties  I  have  done ; 
I  quit  the  hopes  I  held  before, 
To  triist  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

2  Now,  for  the  love  I  bear  his  name, 

What  was  my  gain  I  count  my  loss ; 
My  former  pride  I  call  my  shame, 
And  nail  my  glory  to  his  cross. 

3  Yes,  and  I  must  and  will  esteem 

All  things  but  loss  for  Jesus'  sake; 
0,  may  my  soul  be  found  in  him, 
And  of  his  righteousness  partake. 
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EEPENTANCE   A^D   CONVERSION. 

4  The  best  obedience  of  my  hands 

Dares  not  appear  before  thy  throne ; 
But  faith  can  answer  thy  demands, 
By  pleading  what  my  Lord  has  done. 


447 


C.    M.  Beddomb. 

Salvation  hy  Faith » 

1  'TIS  faith  that  lays  the  sinner  low 

And  covers  him  with  shame ; 
Kenouncing  all  self-righteousness, 
It  trusts  in  Jesus'  name. 

2  Faith  works  with  power,  but  will  not  plead 

The  best  of  works  when  done  ; 
It  knows  no  other  ground  of  trust 
But  in  the  Lord  alone. 

3  Its  sole  dependence  and  its  stay 

Is  Jesus'  righteousness ; 
'Tis  thus  salvation  is  by  faith, 
And  all  of  sovereign  grace. 

4  The  more  this  principle  prevails, 

The  more  is  grace  adored ; 
No  glory  it  assumes,  but  gives 
All  glory  to  the  Lord. 

448.  C.     p.     M.  TOPLADT. 

Trusting  in  Christ  for  Pardon, 

1  O  THOU  that  hear'st  the  prayer  of  faith, 
Wilt  thou  not  save  a  soul  from  death 

That  casts  itself  on  thee  ? 
I  have  no  refuge  of  my  own. 
But  fly  to  what  my  Lord  hath  done 

And  suffered  once  for  me. 

2  Slain  in  the  guilty  sinner's  stead, 
His  spotless  righteousness  I  plead. 

And  his  avaiHng  blood  : 
That  righteousness  my  robe  shall  be ; 
That  merit  shall  atone  for  me, 

And  bring  me  near  to  God. 
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3  Then  gave  me  from  eternal  death ; 
The  Spirit  of  adoption  breathe  ; 

His  consolations  send ; 
By  him  some  word  of  life  impart, 
And  sweetly  whisper  to  my  heart, 

"  Thy  Maker  is  thy  Friend." 

4  The  king  of  terrors  then  would  be 
A  welcome  messenger  to  me, 

To  bid  me  come  away  : 
Unclogged  by  earth,  or  earthly  things, 
I'd  mount,  I'd  fly,  with  eager  wings. 

To  everlasting  day. 

449.  CM.  NEWToir. 

Subdued  by  the  Cross. 

1  IN  evil  long  I  took  delight, 

Unawed  by  shame  or  fear. 
Till  a  new  abject  struck  my  sight, 
And  stopped  my  wild  career. 

2  I  saw  one  hanging  on  a  tree 
-  In  agonies  and  blood  ; 

He  fixed  his  languid  eyes  on  me. 
As  near  his  cross  I  stood. 

3  0,  never,  till  my  latest  breath. 

Shall  I  forget  that  look  ; 
It  seemed  to  charge  me  with  his  death, 
Though  not  a  word  he  spoke. 

4  My  conscience  felt  and  owned  the  guilt 

It  plunged  me  in  despair ; 
I  saw  my  sins  his  blood  had  spilt, 
And  helped  to  nail  him  there. 

5  A  second  look  he  gave,  which  said, 

"  I  freely  all  forgive  ; 
This  blood  is  for  thy  ransom  paid ; 
I  die  that  thou  mayst  live." 


REPENTANCE   AT^D   CONVERSION. 

6  Thus,  whUe  his  death  my  sin  displays 
In  all  its  darkest  hue, 
Such  is  the  mystery  of  grace, 
It  seals  my  pardon  too. 

450.  L.     M.  WATTf. 

Security  in  the  Cross, 

1  HERE  at  thy  cross,  incarnate  God, 

I  lay  my  soul  beneath  thy  love  — 
Beneath  the  droppings  of  thy  blood ; 
Nor  shall  it,  Jesus,  e'er  remove. 

2  Should  worlds  conspire  to  drive  me  hence, 

Unmoved  and  firm  this  heart  should  lie ; 
Resolved,  —  for  that's  my  last  defence,  — 
If  I  must  perish,  here  to  die. 

3  But  speak,  my  Lord,  and  calm  my  fear ; 

Am  I  not  safe  beneath  thy  shade  ? 
Thy  justice  will  not  strike  me  here, 
Nor  Satan  dare  my  soul  invade. 

4  Yes,  Twl  secure  beneath  thy  blood. 

And  all  my  foes  shall  lose  their  aim ; 
Hosanna  to  my  Savior  God, 

And  my  best  honors  to  his  name. 

451.  S.    M.  .  Jekvis. 

God*s  Mercy  to  the  Penitent, 

1  SWEET  is  the  friendly  voice 

Which  speaks  of  life  and  peace, 
Which  bids  the  penitent  rejoice. 
And  sin  and  sorrow  cease. 

2  No  balm  on  earth  like  this 

Can  cheer  the  contrite  heart ; 
No  flattering  dreams  of  earthly  bliss 
Such  pure  delight  impart. 

3  Still  merciful  and  kind. 

Thy  mercy.  Lord,  reveal ; 
The  broken  heart  thy  love  can  bind, 
The  wounded  spirit  heal. 
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4  Thy  presence  shall  restore 

Peace  to  my  anxious  breast : 
Lord,  let  my  steps  be  drawn  no  more 
From  paths  which  thou  hast  blessed. 


THE   CONVERT. 


452 


C.   M.  Watts. 

Conversio7i, 

1  WHEN  God  revealed 'his  gracious  name, 

And  changed  my  mournful  state, 
My  rapture  seemed  a  pleasing  dream, 
The  grace  appeared  so  great. 

2  The  world  beheld  the  glorious  change, 

And  did  thy  hand  confess  ; 
My  tongue  broke  out  in  unknown  strains, 

And  sung  surprising  grace. 
S  "  Great  is  the  work,"  my  neighbors  cried, 

And  owned  the  power  divine ; 
"  Great  is  the  work,"  my  heart  replied, 

And  be  the  glory  thine. 
4  The  Lord  can  clear  the  darkest  skies, 

Can  give  us  day  for  night, 
Make  drops  of  sacred  sorrow  rise 

To  rivers  of  deliglit. 

L.     M.  DODDRIDGB. 

The  Happy  Day* 

1  0,  HAPPY  day,  that  fixed  my  choice 

Onjihee,  my  Savior  and  my  God ! 
Well  may  this  glowing  heart  rejoice, 
And  tell  its  raptures  all  abroad. 

2  (T,  happy  bond,  that  seals  my  vows 

To  Him  who  merits  all  my  love ! 
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453 


THE   CONVERT. 

Let  cheerful  anthems  fill  his  houscj 
While  tp  that  sacred  shrine  I  move. 

3  'Tis  done,  the  great  transaction's  done ; 

I  am  my  Lord's,  and  he  is  mine ; 
He  drew  me,  and  I  followed  on, 
'Charmed  to  confess  the  voice  divine. 

4  Now  rest  my  long-divided  heart ; 

Fixed  on  this  blissful  centre,  rest ; 
Nor  ever  from  thy  Lord  depart. 
With  him  of  every  good  possessed. 

5  High  Heaven,  that  heard  the  solemn  vow, 

That  vow  renewed  shall  daily  hear ; 
Till  in  life's  latest  hour  I  bow. 

And  bless  in  death  a  bond  so  dear. 


454. 


L.    M.  Watts, 

Parting  with  carnal  Joys* 

1  I  SEND  the  joys  of  earth  away ; 

Away,  ye  tempters  of  the  mind. 
False  as  the  smooth,  deceitful  sea. 
And  empty  as  the  whistling  wind. 

2  Your  streams  were  floating  me  along 

Down  to  the  gulf  of  dark  despair ; 
And  while  I  listened  to  your  song, 
They  almost  had  conveyed  me  there. 

3  Lord,  I  adore  thy  matchless  grace, 

That  warned  me  of  that  dark  abyss, 
That  drew  me  from  those  treacherous  seas, 
And  bade  me  seek  superior  bliss. 

4  Now  to  the  shining  realms  above 

I  stretch  my  hands  and  glanpe  my  eyes  ; 
O  for  the  pinions  of  a  dove, 
To  bear  me  to  the  upper  skies ! 

5  There,  from  the  bosom  of  my  God^ 

Oceans  of  endless  pleasure  roll ; 
There  would  I  fix  my  last  abode, 
And  d^PTO  *fr9  ^P^WS.  of  my  §aul.     . 


THE    CONyERT. 

455.  CM.  Steele. 

Convert* s  Devotion  to  Christ, 

1  JESUS,  to  thy  celestial  light 

My  dawn  of  hope  I  owe ; 
Once  wandering  in  the  gloom  of  night, 
And  lost  in  shades  of  woe. 

2  Thy  gracious  hand  redeemed  the  slave, 

And  set  the  prisoner  free  : 
Be  all  I  am,  and  all  I  have, 
Devoted,  Lord,  to  thee. 

3  Here  at  thy  feet  I  wait  thy  will. 

And  live  upon  thy  word  ; 
O,  give  me  warmer  love  and  zeal 
To  serve  my  dearest  Lord. 

456.  L.    M.  Daties. 

Self 'Dedication  to  God, 

1  LORD,  I  am  thine,  entirely  thine, 
■  Purchased  alone  by  blood  divine  ; 

With  full  consent  I  yield  to  thee. 
And  own  thy  sovereign  right  to  me. 

2  Grant  me,  in  mercy,  now  a  place 
Among  the  children  of  thy  grace  ; 
A  wretched  sinner,  lost  to  God, 
But  ransomed  by  Immanuel's  blood. 

3  Thee  my  new  Master  now  I  call, 
And  consecrate  to  thee  my  all : 
Lord,  let  me  live  and  die  to  thee ; 
Be  thine  through  all  eternity. 

457.  C.    M.  Chris. Psalmist. 
Self-  Co7isecration, 

1   wtS,  I  will  be  forever  thine. 
Bought  at  the  price  of  blood  ; 
My  feeble  powers  shall  all  combine 
To  serve  the  living  God. 
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2  Body  and  spirit,  time  and  health, 
And  influence  are  the  Lord's  ; 
Honor,  or  fame,  or  friends,  or  wealth, 
All  that  my  lot  affords. 

0  I  consecrate  my  all  to  thee. 

Here  at  thy  mercy  seat ; 
Poor  as  the  offering  may  be, 
I  lay  it  at  thy  feet. 

45  b  CM.  Bourne's  Coll. 

Self ■"  Dedication* 

1  O  SAYIOE,  welcome  to  my  heart ; 

Possess  thy  humble  throne  ; 
Bid  every  rival  hence  depart. 
And  claim  me  for  thy  own. 

2  The  world  and  Satan  I  forsake  ; 

To  thee  I  all  resign ; 
My  longing  heart,  O  Savior,  take. 
And  fill  with  love  divine. 

3  0,  may  I  never  turn  aside. 

Nor  from  thy  bosom  flee  ; 
Let  nothing  here  my  heart  divide  ; 
I  give  it  all  to  thee. 

459.  CM.  weslbt 

Joi/s  of  the  Convert. 

1  HOW  happy  every  child  of  grace. 

Who  knows  his  sins  forgiven  ! 
This  earth,  he  cries,  is  not  my  place ; 
I  seek  my  place  in  heaven  ;  — 

2  A  country  far  from  mortal  sight ; 

Yet  0,  by  faith  I  see     . 
The  land  of  rest,  the  saints'  delight. 
The  heaven  prepared  for  me.        ^ 

3  O,  what  a  blessed  hope  is  ours! 

Wiile  here  on  earth  we  stay. 
We  more  than  taste  the  heavenly  powersi 
And  antedate  that  day. 
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4  We  feel  the  resurrection  near, 
Our  life  in  Christ  concealed, 
And  with  his  glorious  presence  here 
Our  earthen  vessels  filled. 


460. 


461 


L.   M.  Watts. 

Joy  in  Heaven  for  a  repenting  Sinner. 

1  WHO  can  describe  the  joys  that  rise 
Through  all  the  courts  of  paradise,  ' 
To  see  a  prodigal  return, 

To  see  an  heir  of  glory  born  ? 

2  With  joy  the  Father  does  approve 
The  fruit  of  hi^  eternal  love ; 

The  Son  with  joy  looks  down  and  sees 
The  purchase  of  his  agonies. 
.3  The  Spirit  takes  delight  to  view 
The  holy  soul  he  formed  anew ; 
And  saints  and  angels  join  to  sing 
The  growing  empire  of  their  King. 

C.    M.  Needham. 

The  Lost  found, 

1  O,  HOW  divine,  how  sweet  the  joy 

When  but  one  sinner  turns. 
And,  with  a  humble,  broken  heart, 
His  sins  and  errors  mourns  ! 

2  Pleased  with  the  news,  the  saints  below 

In  songs  their  tongues  employ ; 
Beyond  the  skies  the  tidings  go, 
And  heaven  is  filled  with  joy. 

3  Well  pleased  the  Father  sees,  and  hears 

The  contrite  sinner's  moan  ; 

Jesus  receives  him  in  his  arms, 

And  claims  him  for  his  own. 

4  Nor  angels  can  their  joys  contain, 

But  kindle  with  new  fire ; 
"  The  sinner  lost  is  found,"  they  sing, 
And  strike  the  sounding  lyre. 
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462.  s.  M.  swAiK. 

Joy  in  the  Conversion  of  Sinners, 

1  WHO"  can  forbear  to  sing, 

Who  can  refuse  to  praise, 
When  Zion's  high,  celestial  King 
His  saving  power  displays  ? 

2  When  sinners  at  his  feet, 

By  mercy  conquered,  fall  ? 
When  grace,  and  truth,  and  justice  meet, 
And  peace  unites  them  all  ? 

3  Who  can  forbear  to  praise 

Our  high,  celestial  King, 
When  sovereign,  rich,  redeeming  grace 
Invites  our  tongues  to  sing  ? 

463.  CM.  Newtok^ 

Old  Things  passed  away* 

1  LET  carnal  minds  the  world  pursue ; 

It  has  no  charms  for  me  ; 
Once  I  admired  its  trifles  too, 
Sut  grace  has  set  me  free. 

2  Its  fading  charms  no  longer  please. 

No  more  content  afford  ; 
'       Far  from  my  heart  be  joys  like  these, 
Now  I  have  seen  the  Lord. 

3  As  by  the  light  of  opening  day 

The  stars  are  all  concealed, 
So  earthly  pleasures  fade  away 
When  Jesus  is  revealed. 

4  Creatures  no  more  divide  my  choice  ; 

I  bid  them  all  depart ; 
His  name,  and  love,  and  gracious  voice 
Have  fixed  my  roving  heart. 

5  Now,  Lord,  I  would  be  thine  alone, 

And  wholly  live  to  thee ; 
But  may  I  hope  that  thou  wilt  own 
A  worthless  worm  like  me  ? 
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464.  CM.  .  :P  WIGHT. 

Deliverance  from  evil  Companions. 

1  THE  giddj  world,  with  flattering  tongue, 

Had  charmed  my  soul  astray, 
And  lured  my  heedless  feet  to  death 
Along  the  flowery  way. 

2  My  heart,  with  agonizing  prayer, 

Besought  the  Lord  to  save  ; 
Unseen  he  seized  my  trembling  hand. 
And  brought  me  from  the  grave. 

3  He  broke  the  charm  which  drew  my  feet 

To  darkness  and  the  dead ; 
From  lips  profane  and  tongues  impure 
With  quivering  steps  I  fled. 

4  Homeward  I  flew  to  find  my  God, 

And  seek  his  face  divine, 
Eestored  to  peace,  to  hope,  to  life, 
To  Zion's  friends  and  mine. 

465.  S.     M.  BULFINCH. 

Regeneraiion, 

1  THEOUGH  thee,  0  Lord,  we  own 

A  new  and  heavenly  birth. 
Kindred  to  spirits  round  thy  throne,  y,.i 

Though  sojourners  of  earth. 

2  How  glorious  is  the  hour 

When  first  our  souls  awake, 
And,  through  thy  Spirit's  quickening  power. 
Of  the  new  life  partake ! 

3  With  richer  beauty  glows 

The  world,  before  so  fair ; 
Her  holy  light  Religion  throws, 
Reflected  every  where. 

4  Amid  repentant  tears 

We  feel  sweet  peace  within ; 
We  know  the  God  of  mercy  hears, 
And  pardons  every  sin. 
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Born  of  t^j  Spirit,  Lord, 

Thy  Spirit  may  we  share ; 
Deep  in  our  hearts  inscribe  thy  word, 

And  place  thine  image  there. 

7S.  iJfONtOOMERT. 

Joined  to  God*s  People, 

1  PEOPLE  of  the  living  God, 

I  have  sought  the  world  around; 
Paths  of  sin  and  sorrow  trod, 

Peace  and  comfort  nowhere  found. 

2  Now  to  you  my  spirit  turns. 

Turns  a  fugitive  unblest ; 
Brethren,  where  your  altar  burns, 
0,  receive  me  into  rest. 

3  Lonely  I  no  longer  roam, 

Like  the  cloud,  the  wind,  the  wave  ; 
Where  you  dwell  shall  be  my  home. 
Where  you  die  shall  be  my  grave. 

4  Mine"  the  God  whom  you  adore. 

Your  Redeemer  shall  be  mine ; 
Earth  can  fill  my  soul  no  more, 
Every  idol  I  resign. 

467.  8s   &    7s.  Montgomery. 

Forsaking  all  to  follow  Christ* 

1  JESUS,  I  my  cross  have  taken. 

All  to  leave,  arid  follow  thee  ; 
Naked,  poor,  despised,  forsaken. 

Thou,  from  hence,  my  all  shalt  be. 
Perish  every  fojid;  ambition. 

All  I've  sought,  or  hoped,  or  known ; 
Yet  how  rich  is  my  condition, 

God  and  heaven  are  still  my  own. 

2  Go,  then,  earthly  fame  and  treasure ; 

Come,  disaster,  scorn,  and  pain ; 
In  thy  service  pain  is  pleasure. 
With  thy  favor  loss  is  gain, 

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I  have  called  thee  Abba,  Father, 
I  have  set  my  heart  on  thee ; 

Storms  may  howl,  and  clouds  may  gather, 
All  must  work  for  good  to  me. 

3  Man  may  trouble  and  distress  me  — - 

'Twill  but  drive  me  to  thy  breast ; 
Life  with  trials  hard  may  press  me  — 

Heaven  will  bring  me  sweeter  rest. 
O,  'tis  not  in  grief  to  harm  me, 

While  thy  love  is  left  to  me  ;        • 
0,  'twere  not  in  joy  to  charm  me, 

Were  that  joy  unmixed  with  thee. 

4  Haste  thee  on  from  grace  to  glory, 

Armed  by  faith,  and  winged  by  prayer ; 
Heaven's  eternal  day's  before  thee  ; 

God's  own  hand  shall  guide  thee  there. 
Soon  shall  close  thy  earthly  mission. 

Soon  shall  pass  thy  pilgrim  days  ; 
Hope  shall  change  to  glad  fruition. 

Faith  to  sight,  and  prayer  to  praise. 


THE    CHUIiCH, 


468. 


C.   M.  Watts. 

Christ  the  Foundation  of  his  Church, 

1  BEHOLD  the  sure  foundation  stone, 

Which  God  in  Zion  lays, 
To  build  our  heavenly  hopes  upon, 
And  his  eternal  praise. 

2  Chosen  of  God,  to  sinners  dear, 

Let  saints  adore  the  name ; 
They  trust  their  whole  salvation  here, 
Nor  shall  tibey  suffer  shame. 

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3  The  foolish  builders,  scribe  and  priest, 

Reject  it  with  disdain  ; 
Yet  on  this  rock  the  church  shall  rest, 
Aiid  envy  rage  in  vain. 

4  What  though  the  gates  of  hell  withstood ; 

Yet  must  this  building  rise  : 
'Tis  thine  own  work,  almighty  God, 
And  wondrous  in  our  eyes. 

469.*  8s    &    7s.  Newton. 

The  Church  God's  cJiosen  Residence, 

1  GLORIOUS  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 
,  Zion,  city  of  our  God  ; 

He  whose  word  can  ne'er  be  broken 
Chose  thee  for  his  own  abode. 

2  Lord,  thy  church  is  still  thy  dwelling, 

Still  is  precious  in  thy  sight, 
Judah's  temple  far  excelling, 
Beaming  with  the  gospel's  light. 

3  On  the  Rock  of  Ages  founded. 

What  can  shake  her  sure  repose  ? 
With  salvation's  wall  surrounded. 
She  can  smile  at  all  her  foes. 

4  See,  the  streams  of  living  waters. 

Springing  from  eternal  love. 
Well  supply  her  sons  and  daughters, 
And  all  fear  of  want  remove. 

5  Round  her  habitation  hovering. 

See  the  cloud  and  fire  appear. 
For  a  glory  and  a  covering. 
Showing  that  the  Lord  is  near. 

6  Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 

Zion,  city  of  our  God ; 
He  whose  word  can  ne'er  be  broken 
Chose  thiee  for  his  own  abode. 
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470.  c.  M.  G.M.. 

The  Church, 

1  SAY  who  is  she  that  looks  abroad 

Like  the  sw3et  blushing  dawn  ; 
When  with  her  living  light  she  paints 
The  dewdrops.  of  the  lawn  ? 

2  Fair  as  the  moon,  when  in  the  skies 

Serene  her  course  she  guides, 
And  o'er  the  twinkling  stars  supreme 
In  full-orbed  glory  rides  ;  — 

3  Clear  as  the  sun,  when  from  the  east 

Without  a  cloud  he  springs, 
And  scatters  boundless  light  and  heat 
From  his  resplendent  wings  ;  — 

4  Tremendous  as  a  host  that  moves 

Majestically  slow. 
With  banners  wide  displayed,  all  armed, 
All  ardent  for  the  foe  ;  — 

5  This  is  the  church,  by  heaven  arrayed 

With  strength  and  grace  divine  ; 
Thus  shall  she  strike  her  foes  with  dread, 
And  thus  her  glories  shine. 

4?L  S.    M.  Watts. 

Gospel  Worship  and  Order. 

1  FAR  as  thy  name  is  known, 

The  world  declares  thy  praise  ; 
Thy  saints,  0  Lord,  before  thy  throne 
Their  songs  of  honor  raise. 

2  With  joy  let  Judah  stand 

On  Zion's  chosen  hill, 
Proclaim  the  wonders  of  thy  hand, 
And  counsels  of  thy  will. 

3  Let  strangers  walk  around 

The  city  where  we  dwell ; 
Compass  and  view  the  holy  ground, 
And  mark  the  building  well ;  — 
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4  The  order  of  thy  house, 

The  worship  of  thy  court, 
The  cheerful  songs,  the  solemn  vows, 
And  make  a  fair  report. 

5  How  decent  and  how  wise  ! 

How  glorious  to  behold  ! 
Beyond  the  pomp  that  charms  the  eyes, 
And  rites  adorned  with  gold. 

6  The  God  we  worship  now  ^ 

Will  guide  us  till  we  die  ; 
Will  be  our  God  while  here  below, 
And  ours  above  the  sky. 

472.  S.    M.  Watts. 

Safetxj  of  the  Church* 

1  HOW  honored  is  the  place 

Where  we  adoring  stand  I  — 
Zion,  the  glory  of  the  earth, 
And  beauty  of  the  land. 

?  Bulwarks  of  grace  defend 
The  city  where  we  dwell. 
While  walls,  of  strong  salvation  made, 
.  ,-^^  Defy  th'  assaults  of  hell. 

3  Lift  up  th'  eternal  gates  ; 

The  doors  wide  open  fling ; 
E  liter,  ye  nations  that  obey 
The  statutes  of  your  King. 

4  Here  taste  unmingled  joys. 

And  live  in  perfect  peace. 
You  that  have  known  Jehovah's  name, 
And  ventured  on  his  grace. 

5  Trust  in  the  Lord,  ye  saints, 

And  banish  all  your  fears ; 
Strength  in  the  Lord  Jehovah  dwells, 
Eternal  as  his  years. 
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473.  ^^'  '^S'  ^   4*  Kelly. 
Go(^  ^Ae  Defence  of  Zion, 

1  ZION  stands  with  hills  surrounded ; 

Zion,  kept  by  power  divine  ; 
All  her  foes  shall  be  confounded, 
Though  the  world  in  arms  combine  : 

Happy  Zion, 
What  a  favored  lot  is  thine ! 

2  Every  human  tie  may  perish  ; 

Friend  to  friend  unfaithful  prove  ; 

Mothers  cease  their  own  to  cherish ; 

Heaven  and  earth  at  last  remove  : 

But  no  changes 
Can  attend  Jehovah^s  love. 

3  In  the  furnace  God  may  prove  tnee, 

Thence  to  bring  thee  forth  more  bright, 
But  can  never  cease  tojjlove  thee ; 
Thou  art  precious  in  his  sight : 

God  is  with  thee  — 
God,  thine  everlasting  light. 

474.  L.    M.  Watts. 

God  the  Glory  and  Defence  of  Zion* 

1  HAPPY  the  church,  thou  sacred  place, 
The  seat  of  thy  Creator's  grace  ; 

Thy  holy  courts  are  his  abode, 
Thou  earthly  palace  of  our  God. 

2  Thy  walls  are  strength,  and  at  thy  gates 
A  guard  of  heavenly  warriors  w^aits  ; 
Nor  shall  thy  deep  foundations  move, 
Fixed  on  his  counsels  and  his  love. 

3  Thy  foes  in  vain  designs  engage  ; 
Against  his  throne  in  vain  they  rage : 
Like  rising  waves,  with  angry  roar, 
That  dash  and  die  upon  the  shore. 

4  Then  let  our  souls  in  Zion  dwell. 
Nor  fear  the  wrath  of  Rome  and  hell : 

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His  arms  embrace  this  happy  gromid, 
Like  brazen  bulwarks  built  around. 
6  God  is  our  shield,  and  God  our  sun  ; 
Swift  as  the  fleeting  moments  run, 
On  us  he  sheds  new  beams  of  grace, 
And  we  reflect  his  brightest  praise. 

475.  S.    M.  Watts. 

Safety  of  the  Church. 

1  GREAT  is  the  Lord  our  God, 

And  let  his  praise  be  great ; 
He  makes  his  churches  his  abode, 
His  most  delightful  seat. 

2  Li  Zion  God  is  known, 

A  refuge  in  distress : 
How  bright  has  his  salvation  shone 
Through  all  her  palaces ! 

3  Oft  have  our  falhers  told. 

Our  eyes  have  often  seen, 
How  well  our  God  secures  the  fold 
Where  his  own  flock  has  been. 

4  In  every  new  distress 

We'll  to  his  house  repair ; 
We'll  call  to  mind  his  wondrous  grace, 
And  seek  deliverance  there. 

476.  S.     M.  DWIGHT. 

Love  to  the  Church, 

1  I  LOVE  thy  kingdom.  Lord, 

The  house  of  thine  abode ; 
The  church  our  blest  Redeemer  saved 
With  his  own  precious  blood. 

2  I  love  thy  church,  0  God ; 

Her  walls  before  thee  stand, 
Dear  as  the  apple  of  thine  eye, 
And  graven  on  thy  hand. 

3  If  e'er  to  bless  thy  sons 

My  v;>ice  or  hands  deny, 
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These  hands  let  useful  skill  forsake. 
This  voice  in  silence  die.       * 
4.  If  e'er  my  heart  forget 
Her  welfare  or  her  woe, 

Let  every  joy  this  heart  forsake, 
And  every  grief  overflow. 

5  For  her  my  tears  shall  fall ; 

For  her  my  prayers  ascend  ; 
To  her  my  cares  and  toils  be  given, 
Till  toils  and  cares  shall  end. 

6  Beyond  my  highest  joy 

I  prize  her  heavenly  ways  ; 
Her  sweet  communion,  solemn  vows, 
Her  hymns  of  love  and  praise. 


4?7. 


C.   M.  Watts. 

The  General  Asseinhly  of  Saints» 

1  NOT  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord, 

The  tempest,  fire,  and  smoke  ; 
Not  to  the  thunder  of  that  word 
Which  God  on  Sinai  spoke ;  - — 

2  But  we  are  come  to  Zion's  hill, 

The  city  oif  our  God, 
Where  milder  wdrds  declare  his  will, 
And  spread  his  love  abroad. 

3  Behold  the  great,  the  glorious  host 

Of  angels  glothed  in  light ; 
Behold  the  spirits  of  the  just, 
Whose  faith  is  turned  to  sight. 

4  Behold  the  blest  assembly  there. 

Whose  names  are  writ  in  heaven, 
And  God,  the  Judge,  who  doth  declaiB 
Their  vilest  sins  forgiven. 

5  The  saints  on  earth,  and  all  the  dead. 

But  one  communion  make ; 
All  join  in  Christ,  their  living  Head, 
And  of  his  grace  partake. 
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6  In  such  society  as  this 

Oftr  T^  eary  souls  would  rest ; 
The  man  who  dwells  where  Jesus  is. 
Must  be  forever  blest. 

4?^  8.  lis.  Anon. 

The  Church  victorious, 

1  DAUGHTER  of  Zion,  awake  from  thy  sadness  ; 

Awake,  for  thy  foes  shall  oppress  thee  no  more ; 
Bright  o'er  thy  hills  dawns  the  (j^ystar  of  gladness ; 
Arise,  for  the  night  of  thy  sorrow  is  o'er. 

2  Strong  were  thy  foes ;  but  the  arm  that  subdued  them, 

And  scattered  their  legions,  was  mightier  far ; 
They  fled  like  the  chaff  from  the  scourge  that  pur- 
sued them ; 
Vain  were  their  steeds  and  their  chariots  of  war. 

3  Daughter  of  Zion,  the  power  that  hath  saved  thee 

Extolled  with  the  harp  and  the  timbrel  should  be; 
Shout,  for  the  foe  is  destroyed  that  enslaved  thee ; 
Th'  oppressor  is  vanquished,  and  Zion  is  free. 


479 


L.    M.  Anon. 

Zion  triumphant. 

1  TRIUMPHANT  Zion  !  lift  thy  head 
From  dust,  and  darkness,  and  the  dead ; 
Though  humbled  long,  awake  at  length. 
And  gird  thee  with  thy  Savior's  strength. 

2  Put  all  thy  beauteous  garments  on, 
And  let  thy  excellence  be  known  ; .  • 
Decked  in  the  robes  of  righteousness, 
Thy  glory  shall  the  world  confess. 

3  No  more  shall  foes  unclean  invade, 
To  fill  thy  hallowed  walls  with  dread ; 
No  more  shall  hell's  insulting  host 
Their  victory  and  thy  sorrows  boast. 

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4  God  from  on  high  has  heard  thy  prayer  5 
His  hand  thy  ruins  shall  repair ; 
Nor  will  thy  watchful  Monarch  cease 
To  guard  thee  in  eternal  peace. 

480.  L.  M.  wa™. 

Church's  Safety  amidst  Desolations, 

1  GOD  is  the  refuge  of  his  saints 

When  storms  of  sharp  distress  invade ; 
Ere  we  can  offer  our  complaints, 
Behold  him  present  with  his  aid. 

2  Let  mountains  from  their  seats  be  hurled 

Down  to  the  deep,  and  buried  there, 
Convulsions  shake  the  solid  world  ; 
Our  faith  shall  never  yield  to  fear. 

3  Loud  may  the  troubled  ocean  roar  -— 

In  sacred  peace  our  souls  abide ; 
While  every  nation,  every  shore. 

Trembles  and  dreads  the  swelftng  tide. 

4  There  is  a  stream  whose  gentle  flow 

Supplies  the  city  of  our  God ; 
Life,  love,  and  joy  still  gliding  through, 
And  watering  our  divine  abode. 

5  That  sacred  stream,  thy  holy  word, 

Our  grief  allays,  our  fear  controls  ; 
Sweet  peace  thy  promises  afford. 

And  give  new  strength  to  fainting  souls. 

6  Zion  enjoys  her  Monarch's  love, 

Secure  against  a  threatening  hour  ; 
Nor  can  her  firm  foundations  move, 

Built  on  his  truth,  and  armed  with  power. 

481.  8S    &    7S.  COWPER. 

Future  Peace  and  Ghry  of  the  Church. 

1  HEAR  what  God,  the  Lord,  hath  spoken : 
0  my  people,  faint  and  few, 
Comfortless,  afflicted,  broken, 
Fair  abodes  I  build  for  you ; 
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Scenes  of  heartfelt  tribulation 

Shall  no  more  perplex  your  ways  ; 

You  shall  name  your  walls  salvation, 
And  your  gates  shall  all  be  praise. 

2  There,  like  streams  that  feed  the  garden, 

Pleasures  without  end  shall  flow  ; 
For  the  Lord;  your  faith  rewarding, 

All  his  bounty  shall  bestow  ; 
Still  in  undisturbed  possession 

Peace  and  righteousness  shall  reign ; 
Never  shall  you  feel  oppression. 

Hear  the  voice  of  war  again. 

3  Ye  no  more  your  suns  descending, 

Waning  moons,  no  more  shall  see  ;     . 
But  your  griefs,  forever  ending. 

Find  eternal  noon  in  me  ; 
God  shall  rise,  and,  shining  o'er  you, 

Challge  to  day  the  gloom  of  night ; 
.  He,  the  Lord,  shall  be  your  glory, 

God  your  everlasting  light. 

482.  C.    M.  Wesley. 

Saints  above  a7id  below » 

1  HAPPY  the  souls  to  Jesus  joined. 

And  saved  by  grace  alone  ; 
Walking  in  all  his  ways,  they  find 
Their  heaven  on  earth  begun. 

2  Th3  church  triumphant  in  thy  love, 

Their  mighty  joys  we  know  ; 
They  sing  the  Lamb  in  hymns  above, 
Aiid  we  in  hymns  below. 

3  Thee  in  thy  glorious  realm  they  praise, 

And  bow  before  thy  throne  ; 
We  in  the  kingdom  of  thy  grace : 
The  kingdoms  are  but  one. 

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4  The  holy  to  the  holiest  leads  ; 
From  thence  our  spirits  rise  ; 
And  he  that  in  thy  statutes  treads, 
Shall  meet  thee  in  the  skies. 

483.  C.     M.  V7ATTS. 

Tray er  for- the  Reign  of  Christ. 

1  ARISE,  0  King  of  grace,  arise, 

And  enter  to  thy  rest ; 
Behold,  thy  church,  with  longing  eyes, 
Waits  to  be  owned  and  blest. 

2  Enter  with  all  thy  glorious  train, 

Thy  Spirit  and  thy  Word  ; 

All  that  the  ark  did  once  contain 

Could  no  such  grace  afford. 

3  Here,  mighty  God,  accept  our  vows  ; 

Here  let  thy  praise  be  spread  ; 
Bless  the  provisions  of  thy  house. 
And  fill  thy  poor  with  bread. 

4  Here  let  the  Son  of  David  reign. 

Let  God's  Anointed  shine  ; 
Justice  and  truth  his  court  maintain, 
With  love  and  power  divine. 

5  Here  let  him  hold  a  lasting  throne  ; 

And,  as  his  kingdom  grows. 
Fresh  honors  shall  adorn  his  crown, 

And  shame  confound  his  foes.  • 


484. 


H.    M.  Pratt's  OqiAm 

God's  Love  to  Zion* 

J.  -FIXED  on  the  sacred  hills, 
Its  firm  foundations  rest ; 
The  Lord  his  temple  fills, 
With  all  his  glory  blest : 
He  waits  where'er      I  But  loves  the  gates 
His  saints  adore,         I  Of  Zion  more. 
2  0  Zion,  sacred  place  ! 

Thy  name  shall  spread  around ; 
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The  city  of  his  grace, 

His  wonders  there  abound  : 
Thy  glories  will         I  And  earth  thy  fame 
Thy  God  declare,       |  Resound  afar. 

485.  CM.  S.F.Smith. 

Church  Fellowship, 

1  PLANTED  in  Christ,  the  living  Vine, 

This  day,  with  one  accord, 
Ourselves,  with  humble  faith  and  joy, 
"We  yield  to  thee,  0  Lord. 

2  Joined  in  one  body  may  we  be  ; 

One  inward  life  partake  ; 
One  be  our  heart ;  one  heavenly  hope 
Li  every  bosotn  wake. 

3  In  prayer,  in  effort,  tears,  and  toils, 

One  wisdom  be  our  guide  ; 
Taught  by  one  Spirit  from  above. 
In  thee  may  we  abide. 

4  Around  this  feeble,  trusting  band 

Thy  sheltering  pinions  spread. 
Nor  let  the  storms  of  trial  beat 
Too  fiercely  on  our  head. 

5  Then,  when  among  the  saints  in  light 

Our  joyful  spirits  shine. 
Shall  anthems  of  immortal  praise, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  be  thine. 

486.  L-  M.  K«i,LT. 

Receiving  Members. 

1  COME  in,  ye  blessed  of  the  Lord ; 

O,  come  in  Jesus'  precious  name ; 
We  welcome  you  with  one  accord. 
And  trust  the  Savior  does  the  same. 

2  Your  names,  'tis  hoped,  already  stand 

Within  the  book  of  life  above ; 
And  now  to  yours  we  join  our  hand, 
In  token  of  fraternal  love. 
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3  Those  joys  whicli  earth  cannot  aflfbrd 

We'll  seek  in  fellowship  to  prove, 
Joined  in  one  spirit  to  our  Lord, 
Together  bound  by  mutual  love. 

4  And  while  we  pass  this  vale  of  tears, 

We'll  make  our  joys  and  sorrows  known ; 
We'll  share  each  other's  hopes  and  fears, 
And  count  a  brother's  case  our  own. 

5  Once  more  our  welcome  we  repeat ; 

Receive  assurance  of  our  love  ; 
0,  may  we  all  together  meet 

Around  the  throne  of  God  above. 

4oi  •  C.    M.  Montgomery 

A  Welcome  to  Fellowship* 

1  COME  in,  thou  blessed  of  the  Lord ; 

Stranger  nor  foe  art  thou  : 
We  welcome  thee  with  warm  accord. 
Our  friend,  our  brother  now. 

2  The  hand  of  fellowship,  the  heart 

Of  love,  we  offer  thee : 
Lestving  the  world,  thou  dost  but  part 
From  lies  and  vanity. 

3  The  cup  of  blessing  which  we  bless, 

The  heavenly  bread  we  break, 
Our  Savior's  blood  and  righteousness, 
Freely  with  us  partake. 

4  In  weal  or  woe,  in  joy  or  care. 

Thy  portion  shall  be  ours  ; 
Christians  their  mutual  burdens  bear ; 
They  lend  their  mutual  powers. 

5  Come  with  us  ;  we  will  do  thee  good. 

As  God  to  us  hath  done  ; 
Stand  but  in  him  as  those  have  stood 
Whose  faith  the  victory  won. 
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6  And  when,  by  turns,  we  pass  away, 
As  star  by  star  grows  dim, 
May  each,  translated  into  day, 
Be  lost  and  found  in  him. 

488.'  L.   M.  Beddomb. 

Admission  of  Members, 

1  BELIEVING  souls,  of  Christ  beloved, 

Who  have  yourselves  to  him  resigned. 
Your  faith  and  practice  both  approved, 
A  hearty  welcome  here  shall  find. 

2  Now  saved  from  sin  and  Satan's  wiles, 

Though  by  a  scorning  world  abhorred, 
Now  share  with  us  the  Savior's  smiles ; 
Come  in,  ye  ransomed  of  the  I^ord. 

3  In  fellowship  we  join  our  hands, 

And  you  an  invitation  give ; 
Unite  with  us  in  sacred  bands  ; 
The  pledges  of  our  love  receive. 

4  Do  thou,  who  art  the  church's  Head, 

This  union  with  thy  blessing  crown ; 
And  still,  O  Lord,  revive  the  dead. 

Till  thousands  more  thy  name  shall  own. 

489.  CM.  '  Beddomb. 

The  Pledge  of  Fidelity. 

1  YE  men  and  angels,  witness  now  ; 

Before  the  Lord  we  speak  ; 
To  him  we  make  our  solemn  vow, 
A  vow  we  dare  not  break,  — 

2  That,  long  as  life  itself  shall  last, 

Ourselves  to  Christ  we  yield ; 
Nor  from  his  cause  will  we  depart. 
Or  ever  quit  the  field. 

3  We  trust  not  in  our  native  strength, 

But  on  his  grace  rely ; 
May  he,  with  our  returning  wants, 
All  needful  aid  supply 
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4  0,  guide  our  doubtful  feet  aright, 
And  keep  us  in  thy  ways ; 
And,  while  we  turn  our  vows  to  prayers, 
Turn  thou  our  prayers  to  praise. 

490.  7s.  ano« 

Future  Glory  of  the  Church. 

1  ON  thy  church,  0  Power  divine, 
Cause  thy  glorious  face  to  shine  ; 
Till  the  nations  from  afar 

Hail  her  as  their  guiding  star. 

2  Then  shall  God,  with  lavish  hand. 
Scatter  blessings  o'er  the  land, 
And  the  world's  remotest  bound 
With  the  voice  of  praise  resound. 

491.  CM.  Beddomb. 

The  Church  triumphant, 

1  A  HOST  of  spirits  round  Ihe  throne 

In  humble  posture  stand, 
On  every  head  a  starry  crown, 
A  palm  in  every  hand.  • 

2  From  different  regions  of  the  globe 

These  happy  spirits  came  ; 
In  Jesus'  blood  they  washed  their  robes, 
And  triumphed  in  his  name. 

3  One  glorious  body  now  they  make. 

More  glorious  far  their  Head ; 
Their  souls  to  rapturous  joys  awake ; 
;  Their  sorrows  all  are  fled. 

4  Without  a  jarring  iiote,  they  join 

In  ceaseless  songs  of  praise, 
.     And  to  the  sacred  Three  in  One 
Loud  hallelujahs  raise. 
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BAPTISM. 


492.  S.    M.  S. F.Smith. 

Baptism  into  Christ, 

1  WITH  willing  hearts  we  treaa 

The  path  the  Savior  trod ; 
We  love  th'  example  of  our  Head, 
The  glorious  Lamb  of  God. 

2  On  thee,  on  thee  alone, 

Our  hope  and  faith  relj, 
0  thou  who  didst  for  sin  atone, 
Who  didst  for  sinners  die. 

3  We  trust  thy  sacri^ee  ; 

To  thy  dear  cross  we  flee ; 
0,  may  we  die  to  sin,  and  rise 
To  life  and  bHss  in  thee. 

493.  »  L.     M.  JUDSON. 

Example  of  Christ  in  Baptism, 

1  OUR  Savior  bowed  beneath  the  wave, 
And<tneekly  sought  a  watery  grave  ; 
Come,  see  the  sacred  path  he  trod  — 
A  path  well  pleasing  to  our  God. 

2  His  voice  we  hear,  his  footsteps  trace. 
And  hither  come  to  seek  his  face, 

To  do  his  will,  to  feel  his  love, 

And  join  our  songs  with  songs  above. 

3  Hosanna  to  the  Lamb  divine : 

Let  endless  glories  round  him  shine : 
High  o'er  the  heavens  forever  reign, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  for  sinners  slain. 

494.  CM.  S.F.Smith. 

Baptism  of  Christ. 

1  HOW  calmly  wakes  the  hallowed  mom 
How  tranquil  earth's  repose ! 
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BAPTISM. 

Meet  emblem  of  the  Sabbath  mom 
When,  early,  Jesus  rose. 

2  How  fair,  along  the  rippling  wave, 

The  radiant  light  is  cast !  -^ 
A  symbol  of  the  mys  iic  grave 

Through  which  the  Savior  passed. 

3  Around  this  scene  of  sacred  love 

The  peace  of  heaven  is  shed : 
So  came  the  Spirit,  like  a  dove, 
To  rest  on  Jesus'  head. 

4  Lord,  meet  us  in  this  path  of*  thine  ; 

We  come  thy  rite  to  seal ; 
Move  o'er  the  waters.  Dove  divine, 
And  aU  thy  grace  reveal. 

495.  CM.  Beddomb. 

Follom.ng  Christ. 

1  BURIED  beneath  the  yielding  wave 

The  great  Redeemer  lies  ;     • 
Faith  views  him  in  the  watery  grave, 
And  thence  beholds  him  rise. 

2  Thus  do  his  mlling  saints  to-day 

Their  ardisnt  zeal  exjDress, 
And,  in  the  Lord's  appointed  way. 
Fulfil  all  righteousness. 

3  With  joy  we  in  his  footsteps  tread, 

And  would  his  cause  maintain,  — 
Like  kim  be  numbered  with  the  dead, 
And  with  him  rise  and  reign. 

4  His  presence  oft  revives  our  hearts, 

And  drives  our  fears  away  ; 
When  he  commands,  and  strength  imparts, 
We  cheerfully  obey. 

496.  L.    M.  Baldwin. 
The  Plact  where  the  Lord  lay, 

1  COME,  happy  souls,  adore  the  Lamb 
Who  loved  our  race  ere  time  began ; 

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Who  veiled  his  Godhead  in  our  clay, 
And  in  a  humble  manger  lay. 

2  To  Jordan's  stream  the  Spirit  led, 

To  mark  the  path  his  saints  should  tread ; 
Joyful  they  trace  the  sacred  way, 
To  see  the  place  where  Jesus  lay. 

3  Immersed  by  John  in  Jordan's  wave, 
The  Savior  left  his  watery  grave ;     # 
God  owned  the  deed,  approved  the  way, 
And  blessed  the  place  where  Jesus  lay. 

4  Comcj  all  who  love  his  precious  name ; 
Come,  tread  his  steps,  and  learn  of  him  ; 
Happy  beyond  expression  they 

Who  find  the  place  where  Jesus  lay. 

49?.  L.   M.  Watts. 

Command  for  Baptisfn, 

1  'TWAS  the  commission  of  our  Lord, 

Go,  teach  the  nations,  and*  baptize  : 
The  nations  have  received  the  word, 
Since  he  ascended  to  the  skies. 

2  He  sits  upon  th'  eternal  hills, 

With  grace  and  pardon  in  his  hands, 

And  sends  his  covenant,  with  the  seals 

To  bless  the  distant  Christian  lands. 

3  "  Repent,  and  be  baptized,"  he  saith, 

"  For  the  remission  of  your  sins  ;i' 
And  thus  our  sense  assists  our  faith. 
And  shows  us  what  his  gospel  means. 

4  Our  souls  he  washes  in  his  blood. 

As  water  makes  the  body  clean  ; 
And  the  good  Spirit  from  our  God 
Descends  like  purifying  rain. 

5  Thus  we  engage  ourselves  to  thee. 

And  seal  our  covenant  with  the  Lord ; 
0,  may  the  great  eternal  Three  * 

In  heaven  our  solemn  vows  record. 
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498.  8s    &    7s.  J.FAWO»Tt. 

Following  ChrisU 

1  HUMBLE  souls,  who  seek  salvation 

Through  the  Lamb's  redeeming  blood, 
Hear  the  voice  of  revelation  ; 
Tread  the  path  that  Jesus  trod* 

2  Hear  the  blest  Redeemer  call  you ; 

Listen  to  his  heavenly  voice  ; 
Dread  no  ills  that  can  befall  you, 

While  you  make  his  ways  your  choice* 

3  Plainly  here  his  footsteps  tracing, 

Follow  him  without  delay, 
Gladly  his  command  embracing  ; 
Lo,  your  Captain  leads  the  way. 

499.  L.   M.    .  Fkeemah. 
The  Pleasantness  of  Baptism, 

1  HITHER  we  come,  our  dearest  Lord, 
Obedient  to  thy  sacred  word  ; 

'Tis  thou  hast  called  our  hearts  to  flee 
From  sense  and  sin,  and  follow  thee. 

2  Here  ranged  along  the  water's  side. 
Where  gently  rolls  the  silent  tide, 
O,  what  on  earth  can  sweeter  be, 
Than  thus  to  come  and  follow  thee  1 

3  When  wandering  in  the  vale  of  tears, 
Enslaved  by  sins,  and  doubts,  and  fears, 
Then  didst  thou  come,  our  souls  to  free. 
And  gav'st  us  grace  to  follow  thee. 

4  Thou  wast  immersed  in  Jordan's  wave, 
The  emblem  of  thy  future  grave ; 

O,  while  the  way  so  plain  we  see, 
What  can  we  do  but  follow  thee  ? 
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500.  L.    M.  Beddomb. 

Cordial  Obedience, 

1  BLEST  Savior,  we  thy  will  obey  ; 

Not  of  constraint,  but  with  delight. 
Thy  servants  hither  come  to-day, 
To  honor  thine  appointed  rite. 

2  Descend,  descend,  celestial  Dove, 

On  these  dear  followers  of  the  Lord ; 
Exalted  Head  of  all  the  church. 
Thy  promised  aid  to  them  afford. 

3  Let  faith,  assisted  now  by  signs. 

The  wonders  of  thy  love  explore  ; 

And,  washed  in  thy  redeeming  blood, 

Let  them  depart,  and  sin  no  more. 

501.  SS,    7s,   &    4.  CUTTINO. 

Christian  Profession. 

1  GRACIOUS  Savior,  we  adore  tnee  ; 

Purchased  by*  thy  precious  blood, 
We  present  ourselves  before  thee, 
Now  to  walk  the  narrow  road : 

Savior,  guide  us. 
Guide  us  to  our  heavenly  home. 

2  Thou  didst  mark  pur  path  of  duty  ; 

Thou  wast  laid  beneath  the  wave  ; 
Thou  didst  rise  in  glorious  beauty 
From  the  semblance  of  the  grave ; 

May  we  follow 
Li  the  same  delightful  way. 

502.  H.     M.  FELL0W3, 

The  Holy  Spirit  sought 
1  DESCEND,  celestial  Dove' 

And  make  thy  presence  known  ; 
Reveal  our 'Savior's  love, 
And  seal  us  for  thine  own  : 
Unblest  by  thee,         I  Nor  can  we  e'er 
Our  works  are  vain ;  I  Acceptance  gain. 
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2  When  our  incarnate  God; 

The  sovereign  Prince  of  light, 
In  Jordan  s  swelling  flood 

Eeceived  the  holy  rite, 
In  open  view  I  And  dove-like  flew 

Thy  form  came  down,  |  The  King  to  crown. 

3  Continue  still  to  shine,  " 

And  fill  us  with  thy  fire  : 
This  ordinance  is  thine  ; 

Do  thou  our  souls  inspire : 
Thou  wilt  attend  I  "  Till  time  shall  end  " 

On  all  thy  sons  ;  I  Thy  promise  runs. 

503-  CM.  S.F.Smith. 

The  emblematic  Dove* 

1  MEEKLY  in  Jordan's  holy  stream 

The  great  Redeemer  bowed ; 
Bright  was  the  glory's  sacred  beam 
That  hushed  the  wondering  crowd. 

2  Thus  God  descended  to  approve 

The  deed  that  Christ  had  done  ; 
Thus  came  the  emblematic  Dove, 
And  hovered  o'er  the  Son. 

3  So,  blessed  Spirit,  come  to-day 

To  our  baptismal  scene  : 
Let  thoughts  of  earth  be  far  away, 
And  every  mind  serene. 

4  This  day  we  give  to  holy  joy  ; 

This  day  to  Heaven  belongs  : 
Raised  to  new  Hfe,  we  will  employ 
In  melody  our  tongues. 

504.  L.   M.  S.  p.  Hill. 

Invocation, 

I  COME,  saints,  adore  your  Savior,  God, 
Who  led  your  willing  footsteps  here ; 

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BAPTISM. 

Walk  in  the  blessed  paths  he  trod, 
Nor  duty  dread,  nor  danger  fear. 

Come,  sacred  Dove,  in  peace  descend. 
As  once  thou  didst  on  Jordan's  wave : 

Now  with  this  scene  thine  influence  blend. 
And  hover  o'er  this  solemn  grave. 


505. 


L.     M.  JUDSOW. 

The  Holy  Spirit  invoked, 

1  COME,  Holy  Spirit,  Dove  divine. 
On  these  baptismal  waters  shine. 

And  teach  our  hearts,  in  highest  strain, 
To  praise  the  Lamb,  for  sinners  slain. 

2  We  love  thy  name,  we  love  thy  laws. 
And  joyfully  embrace  thy  cause  ; 

We  love  thy  cross,  the  shame,  the  pain, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  for  sinners  slain. 

3  We  sink  beneath  thy  mystic  flood ; 
O,  bathe  us  in  thy  cleansing  blood  ; 
We  die  to  sin,  and  seek  a  grave. 
With  thee,  beneath  the  yielding  wave. 

4  And  as  we  rise  with  thee  to  live, 
O,  let  the  Holy  Spirit  give 
The  sealing  unction  from  above. 
The  breath  of  life,  the  fire  of  love. 

506*  CM.  Eng.  Bap.  CoLX. 

Separation  from  the  World, 

1  0  LORD,  we  in  thy  footsteps  tread, 

With  joy  thy  cause  maintain ; , 
Like  Jesus  numbered  with  the  dead, 
Like  him  we  rise  and  reign. 

2  Down  to  the  hallowed  grave  we  go. 

Obedient  to  thy  word ; 
'Tis  thus  the  world  around  shall  know 
We're  buried  with  the  Lord. 
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3  'Tis  thus  we  bid  its  pomps  adieu, 
And  boldly  venture  in : 
0,  may  we  rise  to  live  anew, 
And  only  die  to  sin. 

50?.  S.     M.  SlQOURNBY. 

Delight  in  ObedieJice, 

1  SAVIOR,  thy  law  we  love, 

Thy  pure  example  bless ; 
And,  with  a  firm,  unwavering  zeal, 
Would  in  thy  footsteps  press. 

2  Not  to  the  fiery  pains 

By  which  the  martyrs  bled ; 
Not  to  the  scourge,  the  tl^rn,  the  cross, 
Our  favored  feet  are  iS ;  — 

3  But,  at  this  peaceful  tide. 

Assembled  in  thy  fear. 
The  homage  of  obedient  hearts 
We  humbly  offer  here. 

508.  CM.  S.  F.Smith. 

Self' Consecration  in  Baptism, 

1  WHILE,  in  this  sacred  rite  of  thine, 

We  yield  our  spirits  now. 
Shine  o'er  the  waters,  Dove  divine, 
And  seal  the  cheerful  vow. 

2  All  glory  be  to  Him  whose  life 

For  ours  was  freely  given ; 
Wlio  aids  us  in  the  Spirit's  strife. 
And  makes  us  meet  for  heaven. 

3  To  thee  we  gladly  now  resign 

Our  life  and  all  our  powers ; 
Accept  us  in  this  rite  divine. 
And  bless  these  hallowed  hours. 

4  0,  may  we  die  to  earth  and  sin, 

Beneath  the  mystic  flood ; 
And  when  we  rise,  may  we  begin 
To  live  anew  for  Grod. 
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509.  CM.  Nbwtok. 

After  Baptism, 

1  "PKOCLAIM,"  saith   Christ,  "my  wondrous 

grace 
To  all  the  sons  of  men  ;  ' 

He  that  believes,  and  is  baptized, 
Salvation  shall  obtain." 

2  Let  plenteous  grace  descend  on  those, 

"Wlio,  hoping  in  thy  word, 
This  day  have  pubHcly  declared 
That  Jesus  is  their  Lord. 

3  With  cheerful  feet  may  they  advance, 

And  run  th#  Christian  race, 
And,  throughThe  troubles  of  the  way, 
Find  all-sufficient  grace. 


THE  LORD'S  SUPPER. 

510.  L.   M.  Watts. 

The  Lord's  Supper  instituted, 

1  'TWAS  on  that  dark,  that  doleful  night, 

When  powers  of  earth  and  hell  arose 
Against  the  Son  of  God's  delight. 

And  friends  betrayed  him  to  his  foes,  — - 

2  Before  the  mournful  scene  began. 

He  took  the  bread,  and  blessed,  and  brake ; 
What  love  through  all  his  actions  ran ! 
What  wondrous  words  of  grace  he  spake ! 

3  "  This  is  my  body,  broke  for  sin ; 

Receive  and  eat  the  living  food ; " 
Then  took  the  cup,  and  blessed,  stnd  said, 
"  'Tis  the  new  covenant  in  my  blood.'* 
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4  "  In  memory  of  your  dying  Friend, ' 

Do  this,"  he  said,  "  tUl  time  shall  end ; 
Meet  at  my  table,  and  record 
The  love  of  your  departed  Lord." 

511,  CM.  B.W.Noel. 

Remembering  Christ* 

1  IF  human  kindness  meets  return, 

And  owns  the  grateful  tie,  — 
If  tender  thoughts  within  us  burn 
To  feel  a  friend  is  nigh,  — 

2  O,  shall  not  warmer  accents  tell 

The  gratitude  we  owe 
To  Him  who  died  our  fears  to  quell, 
And  save  from  endless  woe  ? 

3  While  yet  his  anguished  soul  surveyed 

Those  pangs  he  would  not  flee. 
What  love  his  latest  words  displayed!  — 
"  Meet  and  remember  me." 

4  Remember  thee  !  thy  death,  thy  shame, 

The  griefs  which  thou  didst  bear ! 
O  Memory,  leave  no  other  name 
But  his  recorded  there. 

512.  s.  M.  WArtii 

Communion  with  Christ  and  toith  Saints. 

1  JESUS  invites  his  saints 

To  meet  around  his  board ; 
Here  pardoned  sinners  sit,  and  hold 
Communion  with  their  Lord. 

2  This  holy  bread  and  wine 

Maintain  our  fainting  breath, 
By  union  with  our  living  Lord, 
And  interest  in  his  death. 
8  Our  heavenly  Father  calls 

Christ  and  his  members  one ; 
We  the  young  children  of  his  love. 
And  he  the  first-bom  Son. 
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THE  lord's    STJPPER. 

4  Let  all  our  powers  be  joined 
His  glorious  name  to  raise, 
Pleasure  and  love  fill  every  mind, 
And  every  voice  be  praise. 


513.  CM.  DODIiaiDGB. 

The  Lord's  Table* 

1  THE  King  of  heaven  his  table  spreads, 

And  blessings  crown  the  board  ; 
Not  paradise,  with  all  its  joys. 
Could  such  delight  afford. 

2  Pardon  and  peace  to  dying  men, 

And  endless  life,  are  given, 
Through  the  rich  blood  that  Jesus  shed 
To  raise  our  souls  to  heaven. 

3  Millions  of  souls,  in  glory  now, 

Were  fed  and  feasted  here  ; 
And  millions  more,  still  on  the  way. 
Around  the  board  appear. 

4  All  things  are  ready ;  come  away, 

Nor  weak  excuses  frame ; 
Crowd  to  your  places  at  the  feast. 
And  bless  the  Master's  name. 

514.  L.     M.  WATTfi. 

The  Memorials  of  Grace* 

1  JESUS  is  gone  above  the  skies. 

Where  our  weak  senses  reach  him  not ; 
And  carnal  objects  court  our  eyes. 

To  thrust  our  Savior  from  our  thought. 

2  He  knows  what  wandering  hearts  we  have. 

Apt  to  forget  his  lovely  face  ; 
And,  to  refresh  our  minds,  he  gave 
These  kind  memorials  of  his  grace. 

3  Let  sinful  joys  be  all  forgot. 

And  earth  grow  less  in  our  esteem, 
Christ  and  his  love  fill  every  thought,  • 
And  faith  and  hope  be  fixed  on  him. 
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THE   LORD'S    SUPPER. 

4  While  he  is  absent  fr5m  our  sight, 
'Tis  to  prepare  our  souls  a  place, 
That  we  may  dwell  in  heavenly  light, 
And  live  forever  near  his  face. 

515.  S.   M.  WATxa.i, 
Christian  Communion. 

1  JESUS,  the  Friend  of  man, 

Invites  us  to  his  board ; 
The  welcome  summons  we  obey, 
And  own  our  gracious  Lord. 

2  Here  we  show  forth  his  love, 

Which  spake  in  every  breath. 

Prompted  each  action  of  his  life, 

And  triumphed  in  his  death. 

3  Here  let  our  powers  unite 

His  honored  name  to  raise  ; 

Let  grateful  joy  fill  every  mind. 

And  every  voice  be  praise. 

4  One  faith,  one  hope,  one  Lord, 

One  God  alone  we  know  ; 
Brethren  we  are ;  let  every  heart 
With  kind  affections  glow. 

516.  L.    M.  Watts. 

Consecration  iii  View  of  the  Cross, 

1  WHEN  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross, 

On  which  the  Prince  of  glory  died. 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss. 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2  Forbid  it.  Lord,  that  I  should  boast, 

Save  in  the  death  of  Christ,  my  God ; 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most 
I  sacrifice  to  Jesus'  blood. 
8  See,  from  his  head,  his  hands,  his  feet. 
Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down ; 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet, 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown  ? 
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THE   lord's   supper, 

4  Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine^ 
That  were  a  present  far  too  small ; 
Love  so  amazing,  so  divine, 

Demands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  all. 

517.  CM.  Aso«. 

Coining  to  the  Table  of  the  Lord, 

1  LET  vain  pursuits  and  vain  desires 

Be  banished  from  the  heart. 
The  Savior's  love  fill  every  breast, 
And  light  and  Hfe  impart. 

2  He  knew  how  frail  our  nature  is, 

Our  souls  how  apt  to  stray ; 
How  much  we  need  his  gracious  help 
To  keep  us  in  the  way. 

3  These  faithful  pledges  of  his  love 

His  mercy  did  ordain, 
To  bring  refreshment  to  our  souls, 
And  faith  and  hope  sustain. 

4  Since  such  his  condescending  grace, 

Let  us  with  hearts  sincere, 
'  Obedient  to  his  holy  will, 

His  table  now  draw  near. 

5  And  while  we  join  to  celebrate 

The  sufferings  of  our  Lord, 
May  we  receive  new  grace  and  power 
To  keep  his  holy  word. 

518.  S.     M.  FURNE88. 

A  Communion  Hymn. 

1  O  FOR  a  prophet's  fire, 

0  for  an  angel's  tongue, 
To  speak  the  mighty  love  of  Him 
Who  on  the  cross  was  hung. 

2  In  vain  our  hearts  attempt, 

Li  language  meet,  to  tell 
How  through  a  thousand  sorrows  biimed 
That  flame  unquenchable. 
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TBir.   LORD  S    SUPPER. 

3  Yet  would  W3  praise  that  love,  '-' 

Beyond  expression  dear : 
Come,  gather  round  this  table,  then. 
And  celebrate  it  here. 

4  These  symbols  of  his  death, 

O,  with  what  power  they  speak  ! 
Prophetic  lips  and  angels'  lyres. 
Compared  with  these,  are  weak. 

5  And  shall  they  plead  in  vain 

With  our  forgetful  souls  ? 
Forbid  it,  Lord,  while  through  our  veins 
The  vital  current  rolls. 

519.  CM.  J.  Stennett. 
Humble  Commtmion» 

1  LORD,  at  thy  table  we  behold 

The  wonders  of  thy  grace. 
But  most  of  all  admire  that  we 
Should  find  a  welcome  place  — 

2  "We,  who  were  all  defiled  with  sin, 

And  rebel's  to  our  God ; 
We,  who  have  crucified  thy  Son, 
And  trampled  on  his  blood. 

3  What  strange,  surprising  grace  is  this, 

That  we,  so  lost,  have  room ! 
Jesus  our  weary  souls  invites, 
And  freely  bids  us  come. 

4  Ye  saints  below,  and  hosts  of  heaven, 

Join  all  your  sacred  powers  : 
No  theme  is  hke  redeeming  love  ; 
No  Savior  is  like  ours. 

520.  lis.  E.  Y  Kbebh 

Remembering  Christ* 

I  DO  this,  and  remember  the  bl^od  that  was  fihedL 
Ere  Calvary's  Victim  to  slaughter  was  led, 
When,  sad  and  forsaken,  the  garden  alone 
Gave  ear  to  his  sorrow,  and  echoed  his  moatt. 

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THE   LORD  S    SUPPER. 

2  Remember  the  conflict,  the  insult  and  scorn, 
The  robe  of  derision,  the  chaplet  of  thorn, 
The  sin-cleansing  fountain  that  streamed  from  hia 

side, 
When,  "  Fai^her,  forgive  them,"  he  uttered,  and  died. 

8  Remember  that,  Victor  o'er  death  and  the  grave, 
He  liveth  forever,  his  people  to  save : 
O,  take  with  thanksgiving  this  pledge  of  his  love. 
The  foretaste  of  rapture  eternal  above. 

521.  ^'   ^^-  Waedlaw. 

Remembering  Christ, 

1  REMEMBER  thee,  redeeming  Lord? 

While  Memory  holds  her  place, 
Can  we  forget  the  Prince  of  life, 
Who  saves  us  by  his  grace  ? 

2  The  Lord  of  life,  with  glory  crowned. 

On  heaven's  exalted  throne. 
Remembers  those  for  whom  on  earth 

He  heaved  his  dying  groan. 
'         3  His  glory  now  no  tongue  of  man 

Or  seraph  bright  can  tell ; 
Yet  'tis  the  chief  of  all  his  joys 

That  souls  are  saved  from  hell. 

4  For  this  he  came  and  dwelt  on  earth ; 

For  this  his  life  was  given  ; 
For  this  he  fought,  and  vanquished  death ; 
For  this  he  pleads  in  heaven. 

5  Join,  all  ye  saints  beneath  the  sky, 

Your  grateful  praise  to  give  ; 
Sing  loud  hosannas  to  the  Lord, 

Who  died  that  you  might  live.  \ 

522*  CM.  MONTGOMEET. 

Grate/id  Remembrance. 

1  ACCORDrNG  to  thy  gracious  word, 
JDa  meek  humility, 

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THE   lord's    supper. 

This  \rill  I  do,  my  dying  Lord  — 
I  "wiil  remember  thee. 

2  Thy  body,  broken  for  my  sake, 

My  br^ad  from  heaven  shall  be ; 
Thy  testamental  cup  I  take. 
And  thus  remember  thee. 

3  Gethsemane  can  I  forget? 

Or  there  tky  conflict  see. 

Thine  agony  and  bloody  sweat, 

And  not  remember  thee  ? 

4  When  to  the  cross  I  turn  mine  eyes, 

And  rest  on  Calvary, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  my  Sacrifice, 
I  must  remember  thee  !  — 

5  Remember  thee,  and  all  thy  pains, 

And  all  thy  lote  to  me ; 
Yea,  while  a  breath,  a  pulse  remains, 
Will  I  remember  thee. 

6  And  when  these  failing  lips  grow  dumb, 

And  mind  and  memory  flee, 
When  thou  shalt  in  thy  kingdom  come, 
Jesus,  remember  me. 

523.  L.    M.  Krishna  Pal. 

Remembering  ChrlsU 

1  0  THOU,  my  soul,  forget  no  more 
The  Friend  who  all  thy  sorrows  bore ; 
Let  every  idol  be  forgot ; 

But,  0  my  soul,  forget  him  not! 

2  Renounce  thy  works  and  ways  with  grief, 
And  fly  to  this  divine  relief ; 

Nor  Him  forget  who  left  his  throne. 
And  for  thy  life  gave  up  his  own. 

3  Eternal  truth  and  mercy  shine 
In  him,  and  he  himself  is  thine ; 
And  canst  thou,  then,  with  sin  beset, 

Such  charms,  such  matchless  charms,  forget? 
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THE   lord's   supper. 

4  0  no ;  till  life  itself  depart, 

H^  name  shall  cheer  and  warm  lay  heart ; 
And,  lisping  this,  from  earth  Til  rise, 
And  join  the  chorus  of  the  skies. 

524.  CM.  Watts 

The  Gospel  Feast, 

1  HOW  sweet  and  awful  is  the  place, 

With  Christ  within  the  doors, 
While  everlasting  Love  displays 
The  choicest  of  her  stores ! 

2  While  all  our  hearts,  and  every  song, 

Joiil  to  admire  the  feast, 
Each  of  us  cries,  with  thankful  tongue, 
"  Lord,  why  was  I  a  guest  ?  " 

3  'Twas  the  same  love  that  spread  the  feast 

That  sweetly  drew  us  in  ; 
Else  we  had  still  refused  to  taste, 
And  perished  in  our  sin. 

4  Pity  the  nations,  0  our  God  ; 

Constrain  the  earth  to  come  ; 
Send  thy  victorious  word  abroad, 
And  bring  the  strangers  home. 

5  We  long  to  see  thy  churches  full. 

That  all  the  chosen  race 
May,  with  one  voice,  and  heart,  and  soul, 
Sing  thy  redeeming  grace. 

525.  C.     M.  WATT8. 

Christ*s  Compassion. 

1  HOW  condescending  and  how  kind 

Was  God's  eternal  Son! 
Our  misery  reached  his  heavenly  mind, 
And  pity  brought  him  down. 

2  This  was  compassion  like  a  God, 

That,  when  the  Savior  knew 
The  price  of  pardon  was  his  blood, 
1^      His  pity  ne'er  withdrew.  > 

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THE   lord's    supper. 

3  Here  let  our  hearts  begin  to  melt, 
While  we  his  death  record, 
And,  with  our  joy  for  pardoned  guilt, 
Mourn  that  we  pierced  the  Lord. 

526.  C.   M.  Birmingham:^ 

New  Commandment* 

1  YE  followers  of  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

Who  round  his  table  draw, 
Remember  what  his  spirit  was, 
What  his  peculiar  law. 

2  The  love  which  all  his  bosom  filled 

Did  all  his  actions  guide ; 
Inspired  by  love,  he  lived  and  taught ; 
In^ired  by  love,  he  died. 

3  Let  each  the  sacred  law  fulfil ;" 

Like  his  be  every  mind  ; 
Be  every  temper  formed  by  love, 
And  every  action  kind. 

4  Let  none  who  call  themselves  his  friends 

Disgrace  the  honored  name, 
But  by  a  near  resemblance  prove 
The  title  which  they  claim. 

52?.  8s  &  7s.  Exeter  Coll 

After  Communion, 

1  FROM  the  table  now  retiring. 

Which  for  us  the  Lord  hath  spread, 
May  our  souls,  refreshment  finding, 
Grow  in  all  things  like  our  Head. 

2  His  example  by  beholding, 

May  our  lives  his  image  bear ; 

Him  our  Lord  and  Master  calling. 

His  commands  may  we  revere. 

3  Love  to  God  and  man  displaying, 

Walking  steadfast  in  his  way, 
Joy  attend  us  in  believing,     . 

Peace  from  God  through  endless  day. 
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CHEISTIAN  FELLOWSHIP. 

Udo.  H.     M.  MONTGOMEEY. 

Christian  Unity, 

1  HOW  beautifal  the  sight 

Of  brethren  who  agree 
In  friendship  to  unite, 
And  bonds  of  charity ! 
'Tis  like  the  precious  ointment,  shed 
O'er  all  his  robes,  from  Aaron's  head. 

2  'Tis  like  the  dews  that  iill 

The  cups  of  Hermon's  flowed, 
Or  Zioh's  fruitful  liiU, 

Bright  with  the  drops  of  showers, 
When  minghng  odors  breathe  around, 
And  glory  rests  on  all  the  ground. 

3  For  there  the  Lord  commands 

Blessings,  a  boundless  store, 
From  his  unsparing  hands. 

Yea,  life  forevermore : 
Thrice  happy  they  who  meet  above 
To  spend  eternity  in  love. 


529 


C.    M.  Watts. 

Brothei'ly  Love. 

1  LO,  what  an  entertaining  sight 

Are  brethren  who  agree  I  — 
Brethren,  whose  cheerful  hearts  unite 
In  bands  of  piety. 

2  When  streams  of  love,  from  Christ,  the  springs 

Descend  to  every  soul, 
And  heavenly  peace,  with  balmy  wing, 
Shades  and  be  lews  the  whole,-— 

298 


530 


CHRISTIAN  FELLOWSHIP. 

3  'Tis  pleasant  as  the  morning  dews 
That  fall  on  Zion's  hill, 
Where  God  his  mildest  glory  shows, 
And  makes  his  grace  distil. 

C.    M.  Wesley. 

Unity  of  Christians* 

1  ALL  praise  to  our  redeeming  Lord, 

Who  joins  us  by  his  grace, 
And  bids  us,  each  to  each  restored, 
Together  seek  his  face. 

2  He  bids  us  build  each  other  up  ; 

And,  gathered  into  one. 
To  our  high  calling's  glorious  hope 
We  hand  in  hand  go  on. 

3  The  gift  which  he  on  one  bestows 

We  all  delight  to  prove  ; 
The  grace  through  every  vessel  flows 
In  purest  streams  of  love. 

4  E'en  now  we  think  and  speak  the  same, 

And  cordially  agree, 
United  all  through  Jesus'  name 
In  perfect  harmony. 

5  We  all  partake  the  joy  of  one, 

The  common  peace  we  feel  — 
A  peace  to  sensual  minds  unknown, 
A  joy  unspeakable. 

6  And  if  our  fellowship  below 

In  Jesus  be  so  sweet, 
Wliat  height  of  rapture  shall  we  know 
When  round  his  throne  we  meet !     ^    - 

'531-  S.   M.  Beddomb. 

Christian  Love. 
1  LET  party  names  no  more 

The  Christian  world  o'erspread ; 
Gentile  and  Jew,  and  bond  and  free, 
Are  one  in  Christ,  their  Head. 
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CHRISTIAN  FELLOWSHIP. 

2  Among  the  saints  on  earth 

Let  mutual  love  be  found ; 
Heirs  of  the  same  inheritance, 
With  mutual  blessings  crowned. 

3  Thus  will  the  church  below 

Eesemble  that  above, 
Where  streams  of  pleasure  ever  flow, 
And  every  heart  is  love. 

532.  s.  M.  wat«. 

Union  and  Peace, 

1  BLEST  are  the  sons  of  peace. 

Whose  hearts  and  hopes  are  one, 
Whose  kind  designs  to  serve  and  please 
Through  all  their  actions  run. 

2  Blest  is  the  pious  house. 

Where  zeal  and  friendship  meet ; . 
Their  songs  of  praise,  their  mingled  vows, 

Make  their  communion  sweet. 
,    3  Thus  on  the  heavenly  hills 

The  saints  are  blessed  above  j 
Where  joy  like  morning  dew  distils, 

And  all  the  air  is  love. 

533.  CM.  swAiK. 

Christian  Sympathy* 

1  HOW  sweet,  how  heavenly  is  the  sight, 

When  those  who  love  the  Lord 
In  one  another's  peace  delight, 
And  so  fulfil  his  word ;  — 

2  When  each  can  feel  his  brother's  sigh, 

And  with  him  bear  a  part ; 
When  sorrows  flow  from  eye  to  eye, 
And  joy  from  heart  to  heart ;  — 

3  When,  free  from  envy,  scorn,  and  pride, 

Our  wishes  all  above. 
Each  can  his  brother^s  failings  hide, 
And  show  a  brother's  love ! 
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CHRISTIAN   FELLOWSHIP. 

4  Let  love,  in  one  delightful  stream,      -    t^ 
Through  every  bosom  flow  ; 
And  union  sweet,  and  dear  esteem. 
In  every  action  glow. 
6  Love  is  the  golden  chain  that  binds 
The  happy  souls  above  ; 
And  he's  an  heir  of  heaven  who  fiuids 
His  bosom  glow  with  love. 

534.  L.   M.  Barbauld. 

Christian  Affection, 

1  HOW  blest  the  sacred  tie  that  binds 
In  union  sweet  according  minds  ! 

How  swift  the  heavenly  course  they  run 
Whose  hearts,  and  faith,  and  hopes  are  one ! 

2  To  each  the  soul  of  each  how  dear ! 
What  tender  love !  what  holy  fear  ! 
How  doth  the  generous  flame  within 
Refine  from  earth  and  cleanse  from  sin  ! 

3  Their  streaming  eyes  together  flow 
For  human  guilt  and  mortal  woe  ; 
Their  ardent  prayers  together  rise 
Like  mingling  flames  in  sacrifice. 

4  Together  shaU  they  seek  the  place 
Where  God  reveals  his  awful  face  : 

How  high,  how  strong,  their  raptures  swell. 
There's  none  but  kindred  souls  can  tell. 

5  Nor  shall  the  glowing  flame  expire 
When  dimly  burns  frail  nature's  fire ; 
Then  shall  they  meet  in  realms  above, 
A  heaven  of  joy,  a  heaven  of  love. 

535.  L.   M.  Newtok. 

Christian  Converse, 

1  KINDRED  in  Christ,  for  his  dear  sake 
A  hearty  welcome  here  receive ; 
May  we  together  now  partake 
The  joys  which  only  he  can  give. 
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CHRISTIAN   FELLOWSHIP. 

2  May  He  by  whose  kind  care  we  meet 

Send  his  good  Spirit  from  above, 
Make  our  communications  sweet, 

And  cause  our  hearts  to  burn  with  love. 

3  Forgotten  be  each  earthly  theme 

When  Christians  see  each  other  thus  ; 
"We  only  wish  to  speak  of  Him 

Who  lived,  and  died,  and  reigns  for  us. 

4  Thus,  as  the  moments  pass  away, 

We'll  love,  and  wonder,  and  adore, 
And  hasten  on  the  glorious  day 

When  we  shall  meet  to  part  no  more. 

536.  CM.  E.Taylob. 

Christian  Fellowship, 

1  0,  HERE,  if  ever,  God  of  love, 

Let  strife  and  hatred  cease. 
And  every  heart  harmonious  move. 
And  every  thought  be  peace. 

2  Not  here,  where  met  to  think  on  Him 

Whose  latest  thoughts  were  ours, 
ShaU  mortal  passions  come  to  dim 
The  prayer  devotion  pours. 

3  No,  gracious  Master,  not  in  vain 

Thy  life  of  love  hath  been ; 
The  peace  thou  gav'st  may  yet  remain, 
Though  thou  no  more  art  seen. 

4  "Thy  kingdom  come:"  we  watch,  we  wait 

To  hear  thy  cheering  call, 
When  heaven  shall  ope  its  glorious  gate, 
And  God  be  all  in  all. 

Qq7.  C.   M.  Montoombkt. 

Saints  on  Earth  and  in  Heaven* 

I  IN  one  fraternal  bond  of  love, 
One  fellowship  of  mind. 
The  saints  below  and  saints  above 
Their  bliss  and  glory  find. 
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CHRISTIAN  FELLOWSHIP. 

Here,  in  their  house  of  pilgrimage, 
Thy  statutes  are  their  song ; 

There,  through  one  bright,  eternal  age, 
Thy  praises  they  prolong. 

Lord,  may  our  union  form  a  part 
Of  that  thrice  happy  whole  ; 

Derive  its  pulse  from  thee,  the  heart, 
.  Its  life  from  thee,  the  soul. 


538 


S.   p.   M.  Watts. 

The  Blessings  of  Friendship, 

1  HOW  pleasant  'tis  to  see 
Kindred  and  friends  agree  ! 

Each  in  his  proper  station  move. 

And  each  fulfil  his  part. 

With  sympathizing  heart, 
In  all  the  cares  of  life  and  love. 

2  Like  fruitful  showers  of  rain. 
That  water  all  the  plain, 

Descending  from  the  neighboring  hills, 

Such  streams  of  pleasure  roll 

Through  every  friendly  soul. 
Where  love,  like  heavenly  dew,  distils. 

7s.  BuRDEa. 

Fellowship  a7id  Praise* 

GREAT  the  joy  when  Christians  meet ; 
Christian  fellowship,  how  sweet, 
When,  their  theme  of  praise  the  same, 
They  exalt  Jehovah's  name  ! 
Sing  we  then  eternal  love. 
Such  as  did  the  Father  move  : 
He  beheld  the  world  undone. 
Loved  the  world,  and  gave  his  Son. 
Sing  the  Son's  unbounded  love  ; 
How  he  left  the  realms  above, 
Took  our  nature  and  our  place, 
Lived  and  died  to  save  our  race. 
31)3 


539 


CHRISTIAN   FELLOWSHIP. 

4  Sing  we,  too,  the  Spirit's  love  ;  ^ 
With  our  stubborn  hearts  he  strove, 
Chased  the  mists  of  sin  away, 

Turned  our  night  to  glorious  day. 

5  Great  the  joy,  the  union  sweet. 
When  the  saints  in  glory  meet ; 
Where  the  theme  is  still  tl.e  same, 
Where  they  praise  Jehovah's  name. 

540.  T^S.  Wesley 

Christian  Union  and  Love* 

1  JESUS,  Lord,  we  look  to  thee ; 
Let  us  in  thy  name  agree  ; 

Show  thyself  the  Prince  of  Peace ; 
Bid  all  strife  forever  cease. 

2  Make  us  one  in  heart  and  mind. 
Courteous,  pitiful,  and  kind. 
Lowly,  meek,  in  thought  and  word 
Wholly  like  our  blessed  Lord. 

3  Let  us  each  for  others  care. 
Each  his  brother's  burden  bear ; 
To  thy  church  a  pattern  give, 
Showing  how  believers  live. 

4  Let  us,  then,  with  joy  remove 
To  thy  family  above  ; 

On  the  wings  of  angels  fly, 
Showing  how  believers  die. 

541,  C.    M.  Wesley. 
One  Church. 

1  COME,  let  us  join  our  friends  above, 

Who  have  obtained  the  prize, 
And  on  the  eagle  wings  of  love 
To  joy  celestial  rise. 

2  Let  saints  below  in  concert  sing 

With  those  to  glory  gone  ; 
For  all  the  servants  of  our  King 
Li  heaven  and  earth  are  :?ne. 
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CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE   AND   LABORS. 

3  One  family,  we  dwell  in  him  ; 

One  church  above,  beneath  ; 
Though  novv  divided  by  the  stream  — 
The  narrow  stream  —  of  death. 

4  One  army  of  the  living  God, 

To  his  command  we  bow ; 
Part  of  the  host  have  crossed  the  flood, 
And  part  are  crossing  now. 

5  E'en  now  to  their  eternal  home 

Some  happy  spirits  fly  ; 
And  we  are  to  the  margin  come, 
And  soon  expect  to  die. 

€  0  God,  be  thou  our  constant  Guide ; 
Then,  when  the  word  is  given, 
Bid  Jordan's  narrow  stream  divide, 
And  land  us  safe  in  heaven. 


CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE  AND  LABORS. 

542.  I^-    M.  Watts. 

Dependence  upon  Christ* 

1  BURIED  in  shadows  of  the  night 
We  lie,  till  Christ  restores  the  light  — 
Till  he  descends  to  heal  the  blind. 
And  chase  the  darkness  of  the  mind. 

2  Our  guilty  souls  are  drowned  in  tears. 
Till  his  atoning  blood  appears  ; 
Then  we  awake  from  deep  distress. 
And  sing  the  Lord  our  Righteousness. 

3  Jesus  beholds  where  Satan  reigns 
And  binds  his  slaves  in  heavy  chains  ; 
He  sets  the  prisoners  free,  and  breaks 
The  iron  bondage  from  our  necks. 

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CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE   AND   LABORS. 

4  Poor,  helpless  worms  in  thee  possess 
Grace,  wisdom,  power,  and  righteousness ; 
Thou  art  our  mighty  AH,  and  we 
Give  our  whole  selves,  O  Lord,  to  thee. 

543.  c.  p.  M.  occcM. 

The  New  Birth. 

1  AWAKED  by  Sinai's  awful  sound, 
My  soul  in  bonds  of  guilt  I  found, 

And  ku  ew  not  where  to  go  : 
One  solemn  truth  increased  my  pain  — 
The  sinner  "  must  be  born  again," 

Or  sink  to  endless  woe. 

2  I  heard  the  law  its  thunders  roll, 
Wliile  guilt  lay  heavy  on  my  soul  — 

A  vast,  oppressive  load  : 
All  creature  aid  I  saw  was  vain ; 
The  sinner  "  must  be  born  again," 

Or  drink  the  wrath  of  God. 

3  The  saints  I  heard  with  rapture  tell 
How  Jesus  conquered  death  and  hell, 

To  bring  salvation  near  ; 
Yet  still  I  found  this  truth  remain  — 
The  sinner  "must  be  born  again," 

Or  sink  in  deep  despair. 

4  But  while  I  thus  in  anguish  lay. 
The  bleeding  Savior  passed  that  way, 

My  bondage  to  remove  ; 
The  sinner,  once  by  justice  slain. 
Now  by  his  grace  is  born  again. 

And  sings  redeeming  love. 

544.  C.   M.  Watts. 

A  Song  of  Deliverance  from  Distress* 

1  I  WAITED  patient  for  the  Lord; 

He  bowed  to  hear  my  cry ; 

He  saw  me  resting  on  his  word, 

And  brought  salvation  nigh. 

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CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE   AND   LABORS. 

2  He  raised  me  from  a  horrid  pit, 

Where  mourning  long  I  lay  ; 
And  from  my  bonds  released  my  feet  — 
Deep  bonds  of  miry  clay. 

3  Firm  on  a  rock  he  made  me  stand, 

And  taught  my  cheerful  tongue 
To  praise  the  wonders  of  his  hand, 
In  a  new,  thankful  song. 

4  111  spread  his  works  of  grace  abroad  ; 

The  saints  with  joy  shall  hear, 
And  sinners  learn  to  make  my  God 
Their  only  hope  and  fear, 

545.  CM.  Watts. 

Acknoicledgment  of  God*s  Goodness. 

1  I  LOYE  the  Lord ;  he  heard  my  cries, 

And  pitied  every  groan  : 
Long  as  I  live,  when  troubles  rise, 
ril  hasten  to  his  tlirone. 

2  I  love  the  Lord ;  he  bowed  his  ear. 

And  chased  my  grief  away  : 

O,  let  my  heart  no  more  despair, 

While  I  have  breath  to  pray. 

3  The  Lord  beheld  me  sore  distressed  ; 

He  bade  my  pains  remove  : 
Return,  my  soul,  to  God,  thy  rest. 
For  thou  hast  known  his  love. 

4  My  God  hath  saved  my  soul  from  death, 

And  diied  my  falling  tears ; 
Now  to  his  praise  I'll  spend  my  breath, 
And  my  remaining  years. 

546.  CM.  Newton. 
Assistance  of  Grace, 

1  AMAZING  grace,  how  sweet  th3  sound, 
That  saved  a  wretch  like  me  ! 
I  once  was  lost,  but  now  am  found, 
Was  blind,  but  now  I  see. 
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2  'Twas  grace  that  taught  my  heart  to  fear, 

And  grace  my  fears  relieved ; 
How  precious  did  that  grace  appear 
The  hour  I  first  believed ! 

3  Through  many  dangers,  toils,  and  snares, 

I  have  already  come  ; 
'Tis  grace  hath  brought  me  safe  thus  far, 
And  grace  will  lead  me  home. 

4  And  when  this  flesh  and  heart  shall  fail, 

And  mortal  life  shall  cease, 
I  shall  possess,  within  the  veil, 
A  life  of  joy  and  peace. 

S.     M.  DODDRIDQB. 

Salvation  by  Grace* 

GRACE,  'tis  a  charming  sound. 

Harmonious  to  the  ear  ; 
Heaven  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 

And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 
Grace  first  contrived  the  way 

To  save  rebellious  man  ; 
And  all  the  steps  that  grace  display, 

Which  drew  the  wondrous  plan. 
Grace  led  my  roving  feet 

To  tread  the  heavenly  road ; 
And  new  supplies  each  hour  I  meet, 

While  pressing  on  to  God. 
Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown, 

Through  everlasting  days ; 
It  lays  in  heaven  the  topmost  stone. 

And  well  deserves  the  praise. 

8S    &    7S.  ROBINSOX. 

Redeeming  Love. 

COME,  thou  fount  of  every  blessing, 
Tune  my  heart  to  sing  thy  grace ; 

Streams  of  mercy,  never  ceasing, 
Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise. 
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2  Teach  me  some  melodious  sonnet,  i 

Sung  by  flaming  tongues  above  ; 
Raise  the  mount ;  O,  fix  me  on  it  — 

Mount  of  God's  unchanging  love.  4 

3  Here  I  raise  my  Ebenezer ; 

Hither  by  thy  help  I'm  come  ;  vfc. 

And  I  hope,  by  thy  good  pleasure,  V 

Safely  to  arrive  at  home. 

4  Jesus  sought  me  when  a  stranger. 

Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God ; 
He,  to  save  my  soul  from  danger,  ^ ' 

Interposed  his  precious  blood. 

5  0,  to  grace  how  great  a  debtor 

Daily  I'm  constrained  to  be  ! 
Let  thy  grace,  Lord,  like  a  fetter, 
Bind  my  wandering  heart  to  thee, 

6  Prone  to  wander,  Lord,  I  feel  it. 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love ; 
Here's  my  heart ;  O,  take  and  seal  it, 
Seal  it  for  thy  courts  above. 

549.  L.   M.  Watts. 

Excellences  of  Christ  described, 

1  WHEN  strangers  stand,  and  hear  me  tell 
What  beauties  in  my  Savior  dwell, 
Where  he  is  gone  they  fain  would  know, 
That  they  may  seek  and  love  him  too. 

2  My  best  beloved  keeps  his  throne. 
On  hills  of  light,  in  worlds  unknown ; 
But  he  descends  and  shows  his  face 
In  the  young  gardens  of  his  grace,  — 

8  In  vineyards  planted  by  his  hand. 

Where  fruitful  trees  in  order  stand ; 

He  feeds  among  the  spicy  beds. 

Where  lilies  show  their  spotless  heads. 
4  He  has  engrossed  my  warmest  love ; 

No  earthly  charms  my  soul  can  move  ; 
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CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE   AND   LABORS. 

I  have  a  mansion  in  his  heart, 
Nor  death  nor  hell  shaL,  make  us  part. 
5  O,  may  my  spirit  daily  rise 

On  wings  of  faith  above  the  skies, 
Till  death  shall  make  my  last  remove 
To  dwell  forever  with  my  love. 

550,  S.    M.  Doddridge. 

Rejoicing* 

1  NOW  let  our  voices  join 

To  raise  a  sacred  song ; 
Ye  pilgrims,  in  Jehovah's  ways, 
With  music  pass  along. 

2  See,  flowers  of  paradise 

In  rich  profusion  spring  ; 
The  sun  of  glory  gilds  the  path, 
And  loved  companions  sing. 

3  See,  Salem's  golden  spires 

In  beauteous  prospect  rise  ; 
And  brighter  crowns  tlian  mortals  wear, 
Which  sparkle  through  the  skies. 

4  All  honor  to  his  name 

Who  marks  the  shining  way. 
To  Him  who  leads  the  pilgrims  on 
To  realms  of  endless  day. 

5  0 1  •  ^^'  Barbauld. 

Devout  Joy, 

1  "  JOY  to  those  that  love  the  Lord ! " 
Saith  the  sure,  eternal  word  ; 

Not  of  earth  the  joy  it  brings. 
Tempered  in  celestial  springs. 

2  'Tis  the  joy  of  pardoned  sin 

#  When  we  feel  'tis  well  within ; 

Tis  the  joy  that  fills  the  breast 
When  the  passions  sink  to  rest. 

3  'Tis  a  joy  that,  seated  deep, 
Leaves  not  when  we  sigh  and  weep ; 

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Spreads  itself  in  virtuous  deeds, 
Sighs  for  woe,  in  pity  bleeds. 

4  Tenderer  is  the  forni  it  wears. 
Touched  in  love,  dissolved  in  tears, 
When,  subdued  at  Jesus'  feet, 
Sinners  clasp  the  mercy  seat. 

5  Joy  e'en  here ;  a  budding  flower. 
Struggling  with  the  storm  and  shower, 
Till,  its  season  to  expand, 

Planted  in  its  native  land. 


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c 

Presence  of  Christ, 

1  LOE-D,  what  a  heaven  of  saving  grace 
Shines  through  the  beauties  of  thy  face, 
And  lights  our  passions  to  a  flame ! 
Lord,  how  we  love  thy  charming  name ! 

2  When  I  can  say  my  God  is  mine. 
When  I  can  feel  thy  glories  shine, 
I  tread  the  world  beneath  my  feet. 
And  all  that  earth  calls  good  or  great. 

3  While  such  a  scene  of  sacred  joys 
Our  raptured  eyes  and  soul  employs, 
Here  we  could  sit  and  gaze  away 

A  long,  an  everlasting  day. 

4  Well,  we  shall  quickly  pass  the  night, 
To  the  fair  coasts  of  perfect  light ; 
Then  shall  our  joyful  senses  rove 
O'er  the  dear  object  of  our  love. 

5  Send  comforts  down  from  thy  right  hand, 
While  we  pass  through  this  barren  land ; 
And  in  thy  temple  let  us  see 

A  glimpse  of  love,  a  glimpse/  of  thee. 

C.   M.  Watts. 

Spiritual  and  eternal  Joys, 
1  FROM  thee,  my  God,  my  joys  shall  rise, 
And  run  eternal  rounds, 
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Beyond  the  limits  of  the  skies, 
And  all  created  bounds. 

2  The  holy  triumpl^s  of  my  soul 

Shall  death  itself  outbrave, 
Leave  dull  mortality  behind, 
And  fly  beyond  the  grave. 

3  There,  where  my  blessed  Jesus  reigns, 

In  heaven's  unmeasured  space, 
ril  spend  a  long  eternity 
In  pleasure  and  in  praise. 

4  Millions  of  years  my  wondering  eyes 

Shall  o'er  thy  beauties  rove  ; 
And  endless  ages  111  adore 
The  glories  of  thy  love. 

554.  L.    M.  Watts. 

Retirement  aiid  Meditation. 

1  MY  God,  permit  me  not  to  be 
A  stranger  to  myself  and  thee ; 
Amidst  a  thousand  thoughts  I  rove. 
Forgetful  of  my  highest  love. 

2  Why  should  my  passions  mix  with  earth, 
And  thus  debase  my  heavenly  birth  ? 
Why  should  I  cleave  to  things  below, 
And  let  my  God,  my  Savior,  go  ? 

3  Call  me  away  from  flesh  and  sense  ; 
One  sovereign  word  can  draw  me  thence ; 
I  would  obey  the  voice  divine. 

And  all  inferior  joys  resign. 

4  Be  earth  with  all  her  scenes  withdrawn, 
Let  noise  and  vanity  be  gone ; 

In  secret  silence  of  the  mind, 

My  heaven,  and  there  my  God,  I  find. 

555.  CM.  cowpfiB. 

Retirement  and  Meditation. 
1  FAR  from  the  world,  O  Lord,  I  flee, 
From  strife  and  tumult  far ; 
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From  scenes  where  Satan  wages  still 
His  most  successful  war. 

2  The  calm  retreat,  the  silent  shade, 

With  prayer  and  praise  agree  ; 
And  seem,  by  thy  sweet  bounty,  made 
For  those  who  follow  thee. 

3  Author  and  Guardian  of  my  life. 

Sweet  Source  of  light  divine, 
And  all  harmonious  names  in  one  — 
My  Savior  —  thou  art  mine. 

4  What  thanks  I  owe  thee,  and  what  love ! 

A  boundless,  endless  store  ; 
Thy  praise  shall  sound  through  realms  above 
When  time  shall  be  no  more. 

556.  L.   M.  Watts. 

Pleasures  of  a  good  Conscience, 

1  LORD,  how  secure  and  blest  are  they 

Who  feel  the  joys  of  pardoned  sin  ! 
Should  storms  of  wrath  shake  earth  and  sea, 
Their  minds  have  heaven  and  peace  within. 

2  The  day  glides  sweetly  o'er  their  heads, 

Made  up  of  innocence  and  love  ; 
And  soft  and  silent  as  the  shades 
Their  nightly  minutes  gently  move. 

3  Quick  as  their  thoughts  their  joys  come  on, 

But  iiy  not  half  so  swift  away ; 
Their  souls  are  ever  bright  as  noon, 
And  calm  as  summer  evenings  be. 

4  How  oft  they  look  to  th'  heavenly  hills, 

Where  groves  of  living  pleasures  grow  I 
And  longing  hopes  and  cheerful  smiles 
Sit  undisturbed  upon  their  brow. 

55?.  S.   M.  Watts. 

Abba,  Father* 
1  BEHOLD,  what  wondrous  grace 
The  Father  has  bestowed 
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On  sinners  of  a  mortal  race, 
To  call  them  sons  of  God ! 

2  Nor  doth  it  yet  appear 

How  great  we  must  be  made  ; 
But  when  we  see  our  Savior  here, 
We  shall  be  like  our  Head. 

3  A  hope  so  much  divine 

May  trials  well  endure  ; 
May  purify  our  souls  from  sin, 
As  Christ,  the  Lord,  is  pure. 

4  If  in  my  Father's  love 

I  share  a  fihal  part. 
Send  down  thy  Spirit,  like  a  dove, 
To  rest  upon  my  heart. 

5  We  would  no  longer  lie 

*  Like  slaves  beneath  the  throne ; 

Our  faith  shall  Abba,  Father,  cry. 
And  thou  the  kindred  own. 

558.  CM.  VVATTi. 

The  happy  Christian, 

.  1  0  HAPPY  soul,  that  lives  on  high, 
While  men  lie  grovelling  here ! 
His  hopes  are  fixed  above  the  sky. 
And  faith  forbids  his  fear. 

2  His  conscience  knows  no  secret  stings, 

While  grace  and  joy  combine 
To  form  a  life  whose  holy  springs 
Are  hidden  and  divine. 

3  He  waits  in  secret  on  his  God  ; 

His  God  in  secret  sees  ; 
Let  earth  be  all  in  arms  abroad, 
^,  He  dwells  in  heavenly  peace. 

4  His  pleasures  rise  from  things  unseen. 

Beyond  this  world  of  time. 
Where  neither  eyes  nor  ears  have  been^ 
Nor  thoughts  of  mortals  climb, 
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559.  s.  M.  wams. 

Heavenly  Joy  on  Earth. 

1  COME,  we  that  love  the  Lord, 

And  let  our  joys  be  known ; 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord. 
And  thus  surround  the  throne. 

2  The  sorrows  of  the  mind 

Be  banished  from  the  place  ; 
Religion  never  was  designed 
To  make  our  pleasures  less. 

3  Let  those  refuse  to  sing 

Who  never  knew  our  God ; 
But  children  of  the  heavenly  King 
May  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

4  The  hill  of  Zion  yields 

A  thousand  sacred  sweets, 
Before  we  reach  the  heavenly  fields, 
Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 

5  Then  let  our  songs  abound, 

And  every  tear  be  dry ; 
We're  marching  through  Immanuel's  ground, 
To  fairer  worlds  on  high. 


560. 


C.    M.  Watts. 

Parting  with  earthly  Joys, 

1  MY  soul  forsakes  her  vain  delight. 

And  bids  the  world  farewell ; 
On  things  of  sense  why  fix  my  sight  ? 
Why  on  its  pleasures  dwell  ? 

2  There's  nothing  round  this  spacious  earth 

That  suits  my  soul's  desire  ; 

To  boundless  joy  and  sohd  mirth 

My  nobler  thoughts  aspire. 

3  No  longer  will  I  ask  its  love. 

Nor  seek  its  friendship  more ; 
The  happiness  that  I  approve 
Is  not  within  its  power. 
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4  0  for  the  pinions  of  a  dove, 

T'  ascend  the  heavenly  road ; 
There  shall  I  share  my  Savior's  love, 
There  shall  I  dweU  with  God. 


561.  p.    M.  WiNCHELL. 

The  Christian* s  Peace* 

1  HOW  peaceful  is  the  Christian's  breast ! 
Though  by  distressing  cares  oppressed, 

How  bright  his  prospects  shine  ! 
If  comforts  fly,  or  friends  decay, 
Or  clouds  obstruct  the  cheering  ray 
Which  lights  him  on  his  heavenly  way, 

He  sees  the  hand  divine. 

2  He  knows  in  heaven  there  dwells  a  Friend, 
Who  lives,  though  life  and  time  shall  end. 

And  nature's  reign  be  o'er ; 
Whose  smiles  the  weary  soul  shall  share ; 
Whose  love  shall  crown  the  pilgrim  there ; 
Nor  aught  of  anguish,  aught  of  care, 

Disturb  his  passions  more. 

562.  8s,  7s,  &  4.  Olivek. 

God  the  Pilgrim* s  Guide  and  Strength, 

1  GUIDE  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah, 

Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land : 
I  am  weak,  but  thou  art  mighty  ; 
Hold  me  with  thy  powerful  hand : 

Bread  of  heaven. 
Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more. 

2  Open  now  the  crystal  fountain 

Whence  the  healing  streams  do  flow ; 
Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  piUar 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through  : 

Strang  Deliverer, 
Be  thou  still  my  strength  and  shield 

3  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside ; 
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Bear  me  through  the  swelling  current ; 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side : 

Songs  of  praises 
I  will  ever  give  to  thee. 

563.  L.     M.  CHR.MBL 

Fear  of  Man  discarded. 

1  SHALL  I,  to  gain  the  world's  applause 

Or  to  escape  its  harmless  frown, 
Refuse,  my  Lord,  to  plead  thy  cause, 
And  make  thy  people's  lot  my  own  ? 

2  No,  let  the  world  cast  out  my  name, 

And  vile  account  me,  if  they  will ; 
If  to  confess  the  Lord  be  shame, 
I  purpose  to  be  viler  still. 

3  And  what  is  man,  or  what  his  smile  ? 

The  terrors  of  his  anger  what  ? 
Like  grass  he  flourishes  a  while. 

And  soon  his  place  shall  know  hin\  not. 

564.  C.     M.  WATTg 

"  Not  ashamed  of  the  Gospel, 

1  I'M  not  ashamed  to  own  my  Lord, 

Or  to  defend  his  cause. 
Maintain  the  honor  of  his  word, 
The  glory  of  his  cross. 

2  Jesus,  my  God  !  I  know  his  name  ; 

His  name  is  all  my  trust : 
Nor  will  he  put  my  soul  to  shame. 
Nor  let  my  hope  be  lost. 

3  Firm  as  his  throne  his  promise  stands, 

And  he  can  well  secure 
What  I've  committed  to  his  hands 
Till  the  decisive  hour. 

4  Then  will  he  own  my  worthless  name 

Before  his  Father's  face. 
And  in  the  New  Jerusalem 
.     Appoint  my  soul  a  place. 
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565.  L.   M.  Grioo. 

Not  ashamed  of  Christ. 

1  JESUS,  and  shall  it  ever  be 

A  mortal  man  ashamed  of  thee ! 
Ashanied  of  thee,  wh:m  angels  praise, 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days ! 

2  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  sooner  far 
Let  evening  blush  to  own  a  star ; 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 

3  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  just  as  soon 
Let  midnight  be  ashamed  of  noon ; 
'Tis  midnight  with  my  soul  till  he, 
Bright  morning  star,  bids  darkness  flee. 

4  Ashamed  of  Jesus,  that  dear  Friend' 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend ! 
No ;  when  I  blush,  be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  revere  his  name. 

566.  CM.  KiRKHAM. 

Bearing  Shame  for  Christ. 

1  DIDST  thou,  dear  Savior,  suffer  shame, 

And  bear  the  cross  for  me  ? 
And  shall.  I  fear  to  own  thy  name. 
Or  thy  disciple  be  ? 

2  Lispire  my  soul  with  life  divine, 

And  make  me  truly  bold ; 
Let  knowledge,  faith,  and  meekness  shine, 
Nor  love  nor  zeal  grow  cold. 

3  Let  mockers  scoff*,  the  world  defame, 

And  treat  me  with  disdain ; 
Still  may  I  glory  in  thy  name. 
And  count  reproach  my  gain. 

4  To  thee  I  cheerfully  submit, 

And  all  my  powers  resign ;  | 

Let  wisdom  point  out  what  is  fii, 
And  ril  no  more  repine.  ' 

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567.  c.  M.  WA^ksl 

Character  and  Happiness  of  the  Christian, 

1  BLEST  are  the  undefiled  in  heart, 

Whose  ways  are  right  and  clean  ; 
Who  never  from  thy  law  depart, 
But  fly  from  every  sin. 

2  Blest  are  the  men  who  keep  thy  word 

And  practise  thy  commands  ; 
With  their  whole  heart  they  seek  thee,  Lord, 
And  serve  thee  with  their  hands. 

3  Great  is  their  peace  who  love  thy  law  ; 

How  firm  their  souls  abide  ! 
Nor  can  a  bold  temptation  draw 
Their  steady  feet  aside. 

4  Then  shall  my  heart  have  inward  joy, 

And  keep  my  face  from  shame, 
When  all  thy  statutes  I  obey, 
And  honor  all  thy  name. 

568.  S.  M.  Wait. 

The  Saint  happy ^  the  Sinner  miserable, 

1  THE  man  is  ever  blest 

Who  shuns  the  sinner's  ways  ; 
Among  their  councils  never  stands. 
Nor  takes  the  scorner's  place ;  — 

2  But  makes  the  law  of  God 

His  study  and  delight, 
Amidst  the  labors  of  the  day 
And  watches  of  the  night. 

3  He  like  a  tree  shall  thrive. 

With  waters  near  the  root ; 
Fresh  as  the  leaf  his  name  shall  live ; 
Hi&  works  are  heavenly  fruit. 

4  Not  so  th'  ungodly  race : 

They  no  such  blessings  find ; 
Their  hopes  shall  flee  like  empty  chaff 
Before  the  driving  wind 
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L.   M,  Watts. 

Repentance  and  free  Pardon, 

1  BLEST  is  the  man,  forever  blest, 

Whose  guilt  is  pardoned  by  his  God, 
Whose  sins  with  sorrow  are  confessed, 
And  covered  with  his  Savior's  blood. 

2  From  guile  his  heart  and  lips  are  free ; 

His  humble  joy,  his  holy  fear, 
With  deep  repentance  well  agree. 
And  join  to  prove  his  faith  sincere. 

3  How  glorious  is  that  righteousness 

That  hides  and  cancels  all  his  sins ! 
Wliile  a  bright  evidence  of  grace 

Through  his  whole  life  appears  and  shines. 

570.  C.    R    M.  Steele. 

Worldliness  lamented, 

1  THE  mind  was  formed  to  mount  sublime, 
Beyond  the  narrow  bounds  of  time, 

To  everlasting  things ; 
But  earthly  vapors  dim  her  sight, 
And  hang,  with  cold,  oppressive  weight, 

Upon  her  drooping  wings. 

2  Bright  scenes  of  bliss,  unclouded  skies, 
Invite  my  soul :  0,  could  I  rise, 

Nor  leave  a  thought  below, 
I'd  bid  farewell  to  anxious  care, 
And  say  to  every  tempting  snate, 

Heaven  calls,  and  I  must  go. 

3  Heaven  calls,  and  can  I  yet  delay  ? 
Can  aught  on  earth  engage  my  stay  ? 

Ah,  wretched,  lingering  heart ! 
Come,  Lord,  with  strength,  and  life,  and  lighty 
Assist  and  guide  my  upward  flight. 

And  bid  the  world  depart. 
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5?1.  8s  &  7s.  (PecuHar.)  Anon. 

Looking  to  Things  unseen  and  eternal, 

1  O,  LAY  not  up  upon  this  earth 

Your  hope,  your  joy,  your  treasure ; 
Here  sorrow  clouds  the  pilgrim's  path, 
And  bhghts  each  opening  pleasure. 

2  Earth's  joys  like  dewdrops  fade  away ; 

Like  clouds  its  visions  vanish ; 
Above  no  night  can  chase  the  day ; 
Those  joys  no  change  can  banish. 
5  All,  all  below  must  fade  and  die ; 
The  dearest  hopes  we  cherish. 
Scenes  touched  with  brightest  radiancy, 
Are  all  decreed  to  perish. 

4  Then,  man,  be  wise ;  thy  constant  care 

To  purer  joys  be  given. 
Nor  let  delusive  objects  share 
The  place  of  bliss  and  heaven. 

5  Let  things  unseen,  with  potent  force; 

Alone  possessing  merit, 
Lead  upward  to  its  holy  source 
Thy  pure,  immortal  spirit. 

o7 f^»  C/.    M.        Campbell's  Coll. 

Tkei/  shall  walk  and  not  faints 

1  SUPREME  in  wisdom,  as  in  power, 

The  Rock  of  Ages  stands. 
Though  Him  thou  canst  not  see,  nor  trace  * 
The  workings  of  his  hands. 

2  He  gives  the  conquest  to  the  weak, 

Supports  the  sinking  heart,  ' 

And  courage  in  the  evil  hour 
His  heavenly  aids  impart. 

3  Mere  human  power  shall  fast  decay, 

And  youthful  vigor  cease  ; 
But  they  who  wait  upon  the  Lord 
In  strength  shall  still  increase. 
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4  They  with  unwearied  feet  shall  tread 

The  path  of  life  divine, 
With  growing  ardor  onward  move, 
With  growing  brightness  shine. 

5  On  eagles*  wings  they  mount,  they  soar ; 

Their  wings  are  faith  knd  love  ; 
Till,  past  the  cloudy  regions  here, 
They  rise  to  heaven  above. 

573.  CM.  Watts. 

Pious  Resolutions, 

1  0  THAT  thy  statutes  every  hour 

Might  dwell  upon  my  mind  ! 
Thence  I  derive  a  quickening  power, 
And  daily  peace  I  find. 

2  To  meditate  thy  precepts,  Lord, 

Shall  be  my  sweet  employ ; 
My  soul  shall  ne'er  forget  thy  word  ; 
Thy  word  is  all  my  joy. 

3  How  would  1  run  in  thy  commands, 

K  thou  my  heart  discharge 
From  sin  and  Satan's  hateful  chains, 
And  set  my  feet  at  large ! 

4  My  lips  with  courage  shall  declare  v*  ,j 

Thy  statutes  and  thy  name  ;  ^  '^ 

I'll  speak  thy  word  though  kings  should  hear, 
Nor  yield  to  sinful  shame. 

574.  L.  M.  Steele. 
The  Twblest  Resolution, 

1  MAY  I  resolve,  with  all  my  heart. 

With  dl  my  powers,  to  serve  the  Lord ; 
Nor  from  his  precepts  e'er  depart, 
Whose  service  is  a  rich  reward. 

2  0,  be  his  service  all  my  joy  ; 

Around  let  my  example  shine, 
Till  others  love  the  blest  employ, 
And  join  in  labors  so  divine. 
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8  Be  this  the  purpose  of  my  soul, 

My  solemn,  my  determined  choice  — 
To  yield  to  his  supreme  control, 
And  in  his  kind  commands  rejoice. 
4  0,  may  I  never  faint  nor  tire, 

Nor,  wandering,  leave  his  sacred  ways ; 
Great  God,  accept  my  soul's  desire, 
And  give  me  stifength  to  love  thy  praise 

575.  L.   M.  Watts 

The  Gospel  exemplified  in  the  Conduct. 

1  SO  let  our  lips  and  lives  express 
The  holy  gospel  we  profess ; 

So  let  our  works  and  virtues  shine. 
To  prove  the  doctrine  all  divine. 

2  Thus  shall  we  best  proclaim  abroad 
The  honors  of  our  Savior,  God, 
When  his  salvation  reigns  within. 
And  grace  subdues  the  power  of  sin. 

3  Our  flesh  and,  sense  must  be  denied,  . 
Ambition,  envy,  lust,  and  pride  ; 
While  justice,  temperance,  truth,  and  love 
Our  inward  piety  approve. 

4  Religion  bears  our  spirits  up. 
While  we  expect  that  blessed  hope. 
The  bright  appearance  of  the  Lord, 
And  faith  stands  leaning  on  his  word. 

576.  s.  M.  WATn. 

Daily  Devotion. 

1  LET  sinners  take  their  course, 
And  choose  the  road  to  death ; 
But  in  the  worship  of  my  God 
ril  spend  my  daily  breath. 
?  My  thoughts  address  his  throne 
•When  morning  brings  the  light ; 
T  seek  his  blessing  every  noon, 
And  pay  my  vows  at  night. 
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3  Thou  wilt  regard  my  cries, 

0  my  eternal  God  ; 

"While  sinners  perish  in  surpri3e 
Beneath  thine  angry  rod. 

4  Because  they  dwell  at  ease, 

And  no  sad  changes  feel, 
They  neither  fear  nor  trust  thy  name, 
Nor  learn  to  do  thy  will. 

5  But  I,  with  all  my  cares, 

Will  lean  upon  the  Lord ; 
ril  cast  my  burdens  on  his  arm, 
And  rest  upon  his  word. 

6  His  arm  shall  well  sustain 

The  children  of  his  love  : 
The  ground  on  which  their  safety  stands 
No  earthly  power  can  move. 

577.  C.   M.  WArrs. 

Constant  Converse  with  God. 

1  TO  thee,  before  the  dawning  light, 

My  gracious  God,  I  pray ; 

I  meditate  thy  name  by  night. 

And  keep  thy  law  by  day. 

2  My  spirit  faints  *to  see  thy  grace ; 

Thy  promise  bears  me  up  ; 
And  while  salvation  long  delays. 
Thy  word  supports  my  hope. 

3  Seven  times  a  day  I  lift  my  hands. 

And  pay  my  thanks  to  thee  ; 
Thy  righteous  providence  demands 
Repeated  praise  from  me. 

4  When  midnight  darkness  veils  the  skies, 

1  call  thy  works  to  mind  ; 

My  thoughts  in  warm  devotion  rise, 
And  sweet  acceptance  find. 
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CHEISTIAN  EXPERIENCE   AND   LABORS. 

S.   M.  Waits. 

Waiting  for  Pardon  and  Direction. 

1  I  LIFT  my  soul  to  God ; 

My  trust  is  in  his  name  ; 
Let  not  my  foes,  that  seek  my  blood, 
Still  triumph  in  my  shame. 

2  From  the  first  dawning  light 

Till  the  dark  evening  rise, 
For  thy  salvation,  Lord,  I  wait 
With  ever-longing  eyes. 

3  Remember  all  thy  grace, 

And  lead  me  in  thy  truth ; 
Forgive  the  sins  of  riper  days, 
And  follies  of  my  youth. 

4  The  Lord  is  just  and  kind ; 

The  meek  shall  learn  his  ways, 
And  every  humble  sinner  find 
The  methods  of  his  grace. 

5  For  his  own  goodness'  sake 

He  saves  my  soul  from  shame  ;    • 
I  '  He  pardons,  though  my  guilt  be  great, 

Through  my  Redeemer's  name. 

579.  c.  M.  watw. 

Seeking  God*    ' 

1  0  THAT  I  knew  the  secret  place 
^  Where  I  might  find  my  God ! 

I'd  spread  my  wants  before  his  face, 
And  pour  my  woes  abroad. 

2  I'd  tell  him  how  my  sins  arise  ; 

What  sorrows  I  sustain  ; 
How  grace  decays,  and  comfort  dies, 
And  leaves  my  heart  in  pain. 

3  He  knows  what  arguments  J'd  take 

To  wrestle  with  my  God ; 
rd  plead  for  his  own  mercy's  sake^ 
And  for  my  Savior's  blood. 
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4  My  God  will  pity  my  complaints, 

And  heal  my  broken  bones  ; 
He  takes  the  meaning  of  his  saints, 

The  language  of  their  groans.  * 

5  Arise,  my  soul,  from  deep  distress. 

And  banish  every  fear  ; 
He  calls  thee  to  his  throne  of  grace. 
To  spread  thy  sorrows  there. 

580.  L.    M.  Watts. 

Heave7ily  Aspirations. 

1  UP  to  the  fields  where  angels  lie. 
And  living  waters  gently  roll, 
Fain  would  my  thoughts  ascend  on  high ; 
But  sin  hangs  heavy  on  my  soul. 
'     2  0,  might  I  once  mount  up  and  see 
The  glories-  of  th'  eternal  skies. 
How  vain  a  thing  this  world  would  be ! 
How  empty  all  its  fleeting  joys  ! 
3  Great  All  in  all,  eternal  King, 
•     Let  me  but  view  thy  lovely  face. 
And  all  my  powers  shall  bow  and  sing 
Thine  endless  grandeur  and  thy  grace. 

581.  C.    M.  Steelb. 
Prayer  for  Submission, 

1  FATHER,  whatever  of  earthly  bliss 

Thy  sovereign  will  denies, 
Accepted  at  thy  throne  of  grace. 
Let  this  petition  rise  :  — 

2  Give  me  a  calm,  a  thankful  heart, 

From  every  murmur  free  ; 
The  blessings  of  thy  grace  impart, 
And  make  me  live  to  thee. 

3  Let  the  sweet  hope  that  thou  art  mine 

My  life  and  death  attend  ; 
Thy  presence  through  my  journey  shine, 
And  crown  my  journey's  end, 
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582.  c.  M-  wa™. 

Pleading  with  God, 

1  BEHOLD  thy  waiting  servant,  Lord, 

Devoted  to  thy  fear ; 
Kemember  and  confirm  thy  word. 
For  all  my  hopes  are  these. 

2  Hast  thou  not  sent  salvation  down, 

And  promised  quickening  grace  ? 
Does  not  my  heart  address  thy  throne  ? 
And  yet  thy  love  delays. 

3  Mine  eyes  for  thy  salvation  fail ; 

O,  bear  thy  servant  up  ; 
Nor  let  the  scofFmg  lips'  prevail 
That  dare  reproach  my  hope. 

4  Didst  thou  not  raise  my  faith,  O  Lord  ? 

Then  let  thy  truth  appear  :  • 

Saints  shall  rejoice  in  my  reward, 
And  trust  as  well  as  fear. 

583.  c.  M.  WAiw. 

TJie  true  Improvement  of  Life* 

1  AND  is  this  life  prolonged  to  me  ? 

Are  days  and  seasons  given  ? 
0,  let  me,  then,  prepare  to  be 
A  fitter  heir  of  heaven. 

2  In  vain  these  moments  shall  not  pass, 

These  golden  hours  be  gone  : 
Lord,  I  accept  thine  offered  grace ; 
I  bow  before  thy  throne. 

3  Now  cleanse  my  soul  from  every  sin 

By  my  Redeemer's  blood  ; 
Now  let  my  flesh  and  soul  begin 
The  honors  of  my  God. 

4  Let  me  no  more  my  soul  beguile 

With  sin's  deceitful  toys ; 
Let  cheerful  hope,  increasing  still,        '  - 
Approach  to  heavenly  joys.       " 
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5  My  thankful  lips  shall  loud  proclaim 

The  wonders  of  thy  praise, 
And  spread  the  savor  of  thy  name 
Where'er  I  spend  my  days. 

6  On  earth  let  my  example  shine, 

And  when  I  leave  this  state, 
May  heaven  receive  this  soul  of  mine 
To  bliss  supremely  great. 

584.  C.   M.  Watts. 

God  searching  the  Heart. 

1  GOD  is  a  spirit,  just  and  wise  ; 

He  sees  our  inmost  mind  ; 
In  vain  to  heaven  we  raise  our  cries, 
And  leave  our  hearts  behind. 

2  Nothing  but  truth  before  his  throne 

With  honor  can  appear ; 
The  painted  hypocrites  are  known, 
Whate'er  the  guise  they  wear. 

3  Their  lifted  eyes  salute  the  skies. 

Their  bending  knees  the  ground ; 
But  God  abhors  the  sacrifice 
Where  not  the  heart  is  found. 

4  Lord,  search  my  thoughts,  and  try  my  ways, 

And  make  my  soul  sincere  ; 
Then  shall  I  stand  before  thy  face. 
And  find  acceptance  there. 

585.  S.     M.  HOSKXNB. 
Formal, 

1  RELIGION'S  form  is  vain 

While  we  deny  its  power ; 
What  will  the  hypocrite  obtain 
In  death's  tremendous  hour  ? 

2  Now  he  may  credit  gain, 

And  in  his  affluence  roll ; 
But  all  his  profit  will  be  pain 
When  God  shall  take  his  soul. 
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3  Then  0,  what  dread  surprise. 

What  horror  and  dismay, 
When  death  shall  open  wide  his  eyes, 
And  tear  his  mask  away  ! 

4  Lor(f  J  search  and  know  my  heart, 

And  make  my  soul  sincere. 
And  bid  hypocrisy  depart, 

And  keep  my  conscience  clear. 

586.  L.    M.  WATTa, 

Things  of  good  Report, 

1  IS  it  a  tiling  of  good  report 

To  squander  life  and  time  away  ? 
To  cut  the  hours  of  duty  short, 

While  toys  and  follies  waste  the  day  ? 

2  Doth  this  become  the  Christian  name, 

To  venture  near  the  tempter's  door  ? 
To  sort  with  men  of  evil  fame, 
And  yet  presume  to  stand  secure  ? 

3  Am  I  my  own  sufficient  guard, 

Yi^hile  I  expose  my  soul  to  shame  ? 
Can  the  short  joys  of  sin  reward 
The  lasting  blemish  of  my  name  ? 

4  0,  may  it  be  my  constant  clioice 

To  walk  with  men  of  grace  below, 
Till  I  arrive  where  heavenly  joys 
And  never-fading  honors  grow. 

58?.  C.   M.  Watts. 

Difficulty  and  Depende7ice. 

1  STRAIT  is  the  way,  the  door  is  strait. 

That  leads  to  joys  on  high  : 
'Tis  but  a  few  that  find  the  gate. 
While  crow^ds  mistake  and  die. 

2  Beloved  self  must  be  denied. 

The  mind  and  will  renewed, 
Passion  suppressed,  and  patience  tried, 
And  vain  desires  subdued. 
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CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE   AND    LABORS. 

3  Lord,  can  a  feeble,  helpless  worm 
Fulfil  a  task  so  hard  ? 
Thy  grace  must  all  the  work  perform, 
And  give  the  free  reward. 

588.  CM.  ANON. 

In  Darkness. 

1  0,  HOW  can  praise  my  tongue  employ, 

While  darkness  reigns  within  ? 

How  can  my  tongue  exult  for  joy, 

Which  feels  this  load  of  sin  ? 

2  If  falling  tears  and  rising  sighs 

In  triumph  share  a  part. 
Then,  Lord,  behold  these  streaming  eyes, 
And  search  this  bleeding  heart. 

3  My  soul  forgets  to  use  her  wings  ; 

My  harp  neglected  lies  ; 
And  sin  has  broken  all  its  strings. 
And  guilt  shuts  up  my  joys. 

4  The  power,  the  sweetness  of  thy  voice 

Alone  my  heart  can  move  ; 
Make  me,  in  Christ,  my  Lord,  rejoice, 
And  melt  my  soul  to  love. 

589.  C.    M.  Watts. 

Coldness  and  Inconstancy  lamented, 

1  LONG  have  we  heard  the  joyful  sound 

Of  thy  salvation.  Lord  ; 
And  still  how  weak  our  faith  is  found. 
And  knowledge  of  thy  word ! 

2  How  cold  and  feeble  is  our  love  ! 

How  negligent  our  fear  ! 
How  low  our  hope  of  joys  above  ! 
How  few  affections  there  ! 
*3  Great  God,  thy  sovereign  power  impart, 
To  give  thy  word  success  ; 
Write  thy  salvation  in  each  heart. 
And  make  us  learn  thy  grace. 
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4  Show  our  forgetful  feet  the  way 
That  leads  to  joys  on  high, 
Where  knowledge  grows  without  decay, 
And  love  shall  never  die. 

590.  *  L.    M.    *  Beddomb. 

Inconstancy  lamented* 

1  THE  wandering  star  and  fleeting  wind 
Are  emblems  of  the  fickle  mind ; 

The  morning  cloud  and  early  dew 
Bring  our  inconstancy  to  view. 

2  But  cloud  and  wmd,  and  dew  and  star, 
Only  a  faint  resemblance  bear  ; 

Nor  can  there  aught  in  nature  be 
So  changeable  and  frail  as  we.  - 

3  Our  outward  walk  and  inward  frame 
Are  scarcely  through  an  hour  the  same ; 
We  vow,  and  straight  our  vows  forget, 
And  then  those  very  vows  repeat. 

4  With  contrite  hearts,  Lord,  we  confess 
Our  folly  and  unsteadfastness  : 

When  shall  these  hearts  more  stable  be, 
Fixed  by  thy  grace  alone  on  thee  ? 

591.  L.    M.  Obeblin. 
Christian  Stability* 

1  0  LORD,  thy  heavenly,  grace  impart, 
And  ^^  my  frail,  inconstant  heart ; 
Henceforth  my  chief  desire  shall  be 
To  dedicate  myself  to  thee. 

2  Whatever  pursuits  my  time  employ, 
One  thought  shall  fill  my  soul  with  joy  ; 
That  silent,  secret  thought  shall  be. 
That  all  my  hopes  are  fixed  on  thee. 

3  Thy  glorious  eye  pervadeth  space  ; 
Thy  presence,  Lord,  fills  every  place ; 
And,  wheresoe'er  my  lot  may  be, 
Still  shall  my  spirit  cleave  to  thee. 

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CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE   AND    LABORS, 

^  Renouncing  every  worldly  thing, 
And  safe  beneath  thy  spreading  wing, 
My  sweetest  thought  henceforth  shall  be, 
That  all  I  want  I  find  in  thee. 

592.  X.    M.  •Doddridge. 

Secret  Self-Exammation, 

1  RETURN,  my  roving  heart,  return. 

And  life's  vain  shadows  chase  no  more ; 
Seek  out  some  solitude  to  mourn. 
And  thy  forsaken  God  implore. 

2  0  thou  great  God,  v/hose  piercing  eye 

Distinctly  marks  each  deep  retreat, 
Li  these  sequestered  hours  draw  nigh, 
And  let  me  here  thy  presence  meet.     . 

3  Through  all  the  windings  of  my  heart. 

My  search  let  heavenly  wisdom  guide, 
And  still  its  radiant  beams  impart 
Till  all  be  known  and  purified. 

4  Then  let  the  visits  of  thy  love 

My  inmost  soul  be  made  to  share. 
Till  every  grace  combine  to  prove 

That  God  has  fixed  his  dwelling  there. 

593.  S.    M.  Watts. 

Safety  in  God. 

1  WHEN,  overwhelmed  with  grief, 

JMy  lieart  within  me  dies, 
Helpless,  and  far  from  all  relief, 
To  Heaven  I  lift  mine  eyes. 

2  O,  lead  me  to  the  i-ock 

That's  high  above  my  head ; 
And  make  the  covert  of  thy  wings 
My  shelter  and  m}^  shade. 

3  Within  thy  presence,  Lord, 

Forever  I'll  abide ; 
Thou  art  the  tower  of  my  defence, 
The  refuge  where  I  hide. 
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4  Thou  givest  me  the  lot 

Of  those  that  fear  thy  name  ; 
If  endless  life  be  their  reward, 
I  shall  possess  the  same. 

594.  C.   M.  Watts. 

Desertion  and  Hope, 

1  WITH  earnest  longings  of  the  mind, 

My  God,  to  thee  I  look  ; 
So  pants  the  hunted  hart  to  find 
And  taste  the  cooling  brook. 

2  When  shall  I  see  thy  courts  of  grace, 

And  meet  my  God  again  ? 
So  long  an  absence  from  thy  face 
'    My  heart  endures  with  pain. 

3  'Tis  with  a  mournful  pleasure  now 

I  think  on  ancient  days  ; 
Then  to  thy  house  did  numbers  go. 
And  all  our  work  was  praise. 

4  But  why,  my  soul,  sunk  down  so  far, 

Beneath  this  heavy  load  ? 
Why  do  my  thoughts  indulge  despair, 
And  sin  against  my  God  ? 

5  Hope  in  the  Lord,  whose  mighty  hand 

Can  all  thy  v/oes  remove  ; 
For  I  shall  yet  before  him  stand, 
And  sing  restoring  love. 

595.  L.    M.  Chr.  Mel.. 

Desiring  the  Prese:nee  of  Christ. 

1  WHEN,  0  my  Savior,  shall  this  heart 

So  feel  the  influence  of  thy  grace, 
That  from  thy  cross  'twill  ne  er  depart. 
But  live  around  that  hallowed  place  ? 

2  The  brightest  scenes  of  earth  are  dim, 

If  Jesus  be  not  with  me  there ; 
All  earthly  joys,  compared  with  him, 
Seem  vam  as  fleeting  shadows  are. 
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3  0,  could  I  live  beneath  his  smile, 

And  lean  upon  his  sacred  breast, 
No  fond  allurement  should  beguile 
A  heart  so  privileged,  so  blest. 

4  Come,  then,  my  Savior,  and  constrain 

This  wayward  soul,  nor  let  it  rove  ; 
Recall  me  to  thine  arms  again. 

And  bind  me  there  with  cords  of  love. 

596.  ^'   M.  Fawcett. 

The  Christian  Pilgrim, 

1  THEOUGrH  this  wide  wilderness  I  roam^ 
Far  distant  from  my  blissful  home ; 

My  earthly  joys  are  from  me  torn, 
And  oft  an  absent  God  I  mourn. 

2  My  soul,  with  various  tempests  tossed. 
Her  fairest  hopes  and  projects  crossed. 
Sees  every  day  new  straits  attend, 
And  wonders  where  the  scene  will  end. 

3  Is  this,  dear  Lord,  that  thorny  road 
Which  leads  us  to  the  mount  of  God  ? 
Are  these  the  toils  thy  people  Iniow, 
While  in  the  wilderness  below  ?     • 

4.  'Tis  even  so  ;  thy  faithful  love 

Doth  all  thy  children's  graces  prove  ; 
'Tis  thus  our  pride  and  self  must  fall. 
That  Jesus  may  be  all  in  all. 

59?.  8S     &     7S.  TOPLADY. 

Prayer  for  Light, 

1  LIGHT  of  those  whose  dreary  dwelhng 

Borders  on  the  shades  of  death, 
Rise  on  us,  thyself  revealing, 

Rise,  and  chase  the  clouds  beneath. 

2  Thou,  of  life  and  light  Creator, 

In  our  deepest  darkness  rise ; 
Scatter  all  the  night  of  nature  ; 
Pour  the  day  upon  our  eyes. 
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Still  we  wait  for  thine  appearing ; 

Life  and  joy  thy  beams  impart ; 
Chasing  all  our  fears,  and  cheering 

Every  meek  and  contrite  heart. 
Save  us,  in  thy  great  compassion, 

O  thou  God  of  peace  and  love ; 
Give  the  knowledge  of  salvation. 

Fix  our  hearts  on  things  above. 


598. 


L.    M.  Watts: 

Trusting  in  God  in  Times  of  Despondency, 

1  MY  spirit  sinks  within  me.  Lord  ; 

But  I  will  call  thy  grace  to  mind. 
And  times  of  past  distress  record. 

When  I  have  found  my  God  was  kind. 

2  Yet  will  the  Lord  command  his  love, 

"When  I  address  his  throne  by  day. 
Nor  in  the  night  his  grace  remove ; 

The  night  shall  hear  me  sing  and  pray. 

3  ril  chide  my  heart,  that  sinks  so  low  ; 

Why  should  my  soul  indulge  in  grief? 
Hope  in  the  Lord,  and  praise  him  too ;       • 
He  is  my  rest,  my  sure  rehef. 

4  0  God,  thou  art  my  hope,  my  joy  ; 

Thy  light  and  truth  shall  guide  me  still ; 
Thy  word  shall  my  best  thoughts  employ, 
And  lead  me  to  thy  heavenly  hill. 

C*    M.  Steele. 

Trusting  God  in  Darkness. 

1  HEAE,  gracious  God,  my  humble  moan ; 

To  thee  I  breathe  my  sighs ; 
When  will  the  mournful  night  be  gone  ? 
And  when  my  joys  arise  ?  ' 

2  My  God,  0,  could  I  make  the  claim,   ' 

'  My  Father  and  my  Friend, 
And  call  thee  mine  by  every  name 
On  which  thy  saints  depend,  — 
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3  By  every  name  of  power  and  love 

I  would  thy  grace  entreat ; 
Nor  should  my  humble  hopes  remove, 
Nor  leave  thy  sacred  seat. 

4  Yet  though  my  soul  in  darkness  mourns, 

Thy  word  is  all  my  stay ; 
Here  I  would  rest  till  light  returns  ; 
Thy  presence  makes  my  day. 

600.  8^5  "78,  &  4.  Fawcett. 

Hope  encouraged* 

1  O  MY  soul,  what  means  this  sadness  ? 

Wherefore  art  thou  thus  cast  down  ? 
Let  thy  griefs  be  turned  to  gladness ; 
Bid  thy  restless  fears  be  gone ; 

Look  to  Jesus, 
And  rejoice  in  his  dear  name. 

2  Though  ten  thousand  ills  beset  thee, 

From  without  and  from  within, 
Jesus  saith  he'll  ne'er  forget  thee, 
But  will  save  from  hell  and  sin  ; 

He  is  faithful 
To  perform  his  gracious  word. 

3  Though  distresses  now  attend  thee, 

And  thou  tread'st  the  thorny  road, 
His  right  hand  shall  still  defend  thee ; 
Soon  he'll  bring  thee  home  to  God ; 

Therefore  praise  him, 
Praise  the  great  Redeemer's  name. 

601.  CM.  Steels. 

Thirsting  after  God. 

.      1  WHEN  fainting  in  the  sultry  waste, 
And  parched  with  thirst  extreme, 
The  weary  pilgrim  longs  to  taste 
The  cool,  refreshing  stream. 
2  So  longs  the  weary,  fainting  mind. 
Oppressed  with  sins  and  woes, 
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Some  soul-reviving  spring  to  find, 
Whence  heavenly  comfort  flows. 

3  0^  may  I  thirst  for  thee,  my  God, 

With  ardent,  strong  desire  ; 
And  still,  through  ail  this  desert  road, 
To  taste  thy  grace  aspire. 

4  Then  shall  my  prayer  to  thee  ascend, 

A  grateful  sacrifice ; 
My  mourning  voice  thou  wilt  attend, 
And  grant  me  full  supplies. 

Q02.  CM.  Tate  &  Brady. 

Panting  after  God, 

1  AS  pants  the  hart  for  cooling  streams. 

When  heated  in  the  chase. 
So  longs  my  soul,  0  God,  for  thee. 
And  thy  refreshing  grace. 

2  For  thee,,  my  God,  the  living  God, 

My  thirsty  soul  doth  pine  ;  • 

0,  when  shall  I  behold  thy  face, 
Thou  Majesty  divine  ! 

3  Why  restless,  why  cast  down,  my  soul  ? 

Trust  God,  and  he'll  employ 
His  aid  for  thee,  and  change  these  sighs 
To  hymns  of  grateful  joy. 

603.  L.    M.  Wesley. 

Enjoy 7nent  of  Chris fs  Love. 

1  JESUS,  thy  boundless  love  to  me 

JSTo  thought  can  reach,  no  tongue  declare ; 
Unite  my  thankful  heart  to  thee, 
And  reign  without  a  rival  there. 

2  Thy  love,  how  cheering  is  its  rs^  I 

All  pain  before  its  presence  dies ; 
Care,  anguish,  sorrow,  melt  away 
Where'er  its  healing  beams  arise. 

3  0,  let  thy  love  my  soul  inflame,    ' 

And  to  thy  service  sweetly  bind  ; 
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Diffuse  it  through  my  inmost  frame, 
And  mould  me  wholly  to  thy  mind. 
4  Thy  love,  in  sufferings,  be  my  peace  ; 

Thy  love,  in  weakness,  make  me  strong ; 

And  when  the  storms  of  life  shall  cease, 
Thy  love  shall  be  in  heaven  my  song. 

604.  CM.  Newton. 
Mourning  over  departed  Comforts. 

1  SWEET  was  the  time  when  first  I  felt 

The  Savior's  pardoning  blood 
Applied  to  cleanse  my  soul  from  guilt. 
And  bring  me  home  to  God. 

2  Soon  as  the  morn  the  light  revealed, 

His  praises  tuned  my  tongue  ; 
And  when  the  evening  shades  prevailed, 
His  love  was  all  my  song. 

3  In  prayer  my  soul  drew  near  the  Lord, 

And  saw  his  glory  shine  ; 
And  when  I  read  his  holy  word, 
I  called  each  promise  mine. 

4  But  now,  when  evening  shade  prevai'a 

My  soul  in  darkness  mourns  ; 
And  when  the  morn  the  light  reveals, 
No  light  to  me  returns. 

5  Rise,  Lord,  and  help  me  to  prevail ; 

0,  make  my  soul  thy  care  ; 

I  know  thy  mercy  cannot  fail ; . 

Let  me  that  mercy  share. 

605.  ^S.  V\^ESLET. 

Fleeing  to  Christ. 

1  JESUS,  Lover  of  my  soul, 

Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly, 
"While  the  billows  near  me  roll. 
While  the  tempest  still  is  high. 

2  Hide  me,  0  my  Savior,  hide, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past ; 
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Safe  into  the  haven  guide  : 
0,  receive  my  soul  at  last. 

3  Other  refuge  have  I  none ; 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  thee ; 
Leave,  ah,  leave  me  not  alone ; 
Still  support  and  comfort  me. 

4  All  my  trust  on  thee  is  stayed ; 

All  my  help  from  thee  I  bring ; 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 
With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 

806.  C.    M.  Steele. 

Comfort  in  God. 

1  DEAR  Refuge  of  my  weary  soul, 

On  thee,  when  sorrows  rise, 
On  thee,  when  waves  of  trouble  roll, 
My  fainting  hope  relies. 

2  To  thee  I  tell  each  rising  grief, 

For  thou  alone  canst  heal ; 
Thy  word  can  bring  a  sweet  relief 
For  every  pain  I  feel. 

3  But  O,  when  gloomy  doubts  prevail, 

I  fear  to  call  thee  mine ; 
The  springs  of  comfort  seem  to  fail, 
And  ail  my  hopes  decline. 

4  Yet,  gracious  God,  where  shall  I  flee  ? 

Thou  art  my  only  trust ; 
And  still  my  soul  would  cleave  to  thee, 
Though  prostrate  in  the  dust. 

307.  CM.  WATTS. 

God's  Presence  is  Light  in  Darkness* 

1  MY  God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joys, 

The  life  of  my  delights. 
The  glory  of  my  brightest  days, 
And  comfort  of  my  nights. 

2  In  darkest  shades,  if  thou  appear. 

My  dawning  is  begun ; 
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Thou  art  mj  soul's  bright  morning  star, 
And  thou  my  rising  sun. 

3  The  opening  heavenr-  around  me  shine 

With  beams  of  sacred  bliss, 
While  Jesus  shows  his  love  is  mine, 
And  whispers,  I  am  his. 

4  My  soul  would  leave  this  heavy  clay 

At  that  transporting  word, 
Run  up  with  joy  the  shining  way 
To  meet  my  gracious  Lord. 

5  Fearless  of  hell  and  ghastly  death, 

I  break  through  every  foe ; 
The  wings  of  love  and  arms  of  faith 
Shall  bear  me  conqueror  through. 

608.  CM.  Fawcett. 

Pi' ay er  for  indwelling  Grace. 
1  0,  MAY  my  heart,  by  grace  renevvred, 
Be  my  Redeemer's  throne  ; 
And  be  my  stubborn  will  subdued, 
His  rightful  claim  to  own. 
'       2  Let  deep  repentance,  faith,  and  love, 
Be  joined  with  godly  fear ; 
And  ail  my  conversation  prove 
My  heart  to  be  sincere. 

3  Preserve  me  safe  from  every  sin, 

Through  my  remaining  days. 
And  let  each  virtue  in  me  shine 
To  my  Redeemer's  praise. 

4  Let  lively  hope  my  soul  inspire, 

Let  warm  affections  rise  ; 
And  may  I  wait  with  strong  desire 
To  mount  above  the  skies. 

609-  C.    M.  AVELIXa. 

Fear  not. 

1  WHENE'ER  the  clouds  of  sorrow  roU, 
And  trials  whelm  the  mind, 
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When,  faint  with  grief,  thy  wearied  soul 

No  joys  on  earth  can  find, 
Then  hft  thy  voice  to  God  on  high, 

Dry  up  the  trembling  tear. 
And  hush  the  low,  complaining  sigh  :  ^ 

"  Fear  not ; "  thy  God  is  near. 

2  "When  dark  temptations  spread  their  snares, 

And  earth  with  charms  allures. 
And  when  thy  soul,  oppressed  with  fears, 

The  world's  assault  endures. 
Then  let  thy  Father's  friendly  voice 

Thy  fainting  spirit  cheer. 
And  bid  thy  trembling  heart  rejoice  : 

"  Fear  not ; "  thy  God  is  near. 

3  And  when  the  final  hour  shall  come, 

That  calls  thee  to  thy  rest, 
To  dwell  within  thy  heavenly  home, 

A  welcome,  joyful  guest. 
Be  calm  ;  though  Jordan's  waves  may  roll, 

No  ills  shall  meet  thee  there  ; 
Angels  shall  whisper  to  thy  soul, 

"  Fear  not ; "  thy  God  is  near. 

610.  C.    M.  Watts. 

Strength  and  Protection  from  God. 

1  WHENCE  do  our  mournful  thoughts  arise, 

And  Where's  our  courage  fied  ? 
Has  restless  sin  or  raging  hell 
Struck  all  our  comforts  dead  ? 

2  Have  we  forgot  th'  almighty  name 

That  formed  the  earth  and  sea  ? 
And  can  an  all-creating  arm 
Grow  weary  or  decay  ?   * 

3  Almighty  strength  and. boundless  grace 

In  our  Jehovah  dwell ; 
He  gives  the  conquest  to  the  weak, 
And  dooms  their  Jloq^  to  hell. 
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4  Mere  mortal  power  shall  fade  and  die. 
And  youthfu'  vigor  cease ; 
But  we,  that  wait  upon  the  Lord, 
Shall  feel  our  strength  increase. 

611.  L.     M.     6    L.  BOWRINO. 

Trust  in  God, 

1  0,  LET  my  trembling  soul  be  still, 

While  darkness  veils  this  mortal  eye. 
And  wait  thy  wise,  thy  holy  will : 

^  Wrapped  yet  in  fears  and  mystery, 
I  cannot,  Lord,  thy  purpose  see  ; 
Yet  all  is  well,  since  ruled  by  thee. 

2  When,  mounted  on  thy  clouded  car, 

Thou  send'st  thy  darker  spirits  down, 
I  can  discern  thy  light  afar, 

Thy  light,  sweet  beaming  through  thy  frown ; 
And,  should  I.  faint  a  moment,  then 
I  think  of  thee,  and  smile  again. 

3  So,  trusting  in  thy  love,  I  tread 

The  narrow  path  of  duty  on  : 
What  though  some  cherished  joys  are  lied, 

What  though  some  flattering  dreams  are  gone? 
Yet  purer,  brighter  joys  remain  : 
Why  should  my  spirit,  then,  complain  ? 

612.  C.     M.  COWFER. 

Submission. 

1  O  LORD,  my  best  desires  fulfil. 

And  help  me  to  resign 
Life,  health,  and  comfort  to  thy  will, 
And  make  thy  pleasure  mine. 

2  Why  should  I  shrink  at  thy  command. 

Whose  love  forbids  my  fears  ? 
Or  tremble  at  the  gracious  hand 
That  wipes  av»^ay  my  tears  ? 

3  No,  let  me  rather  freely  yield 

What  most  I  prize  to  thee, 
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Who  never  hast  a  good  withheld. 

Or  wilt  withhold  from  me. 
4  Thy  favor,  all  my  journey  through, 

Thou  art  engaged  to  grant ; 
What  else  I  want,  or  think  I  do, 

'Tis  better  still  to  want. 

(323.  C!.    M.  Sab.  Recheations. 

Resignation. 

1  IjN"  trouble  and  in  grief,  O  God, 

Th}'  smile  hath  cheered  my  way ; 
And  joy  hath  budded  from  each  thorn 
That  round  my  footsteps  lay. 

2  The  hours  of  pain  have  yielded  good 

Which  prosperous  days  refused ; 
As  herbs,  though  scentless  when  entire, 
Spread  fragrance  when  they're  bruised. 

3  The  oak  strikes  deeper  as  its  boughs 

By  furious  blasts  are  driven  ; 
So  life's  tempestuous  storms  the  more 
Have  fixed  my  heart  in  heaven. 

4  All-gracious  Lord,  whate'er  my  lot 

In  other  times  may  be,   • 
I'll  welcome  still  the  heaviest  grief 
That  brings  me  near  to  thee. 

614.  L.     M.  NOIITOK. 

Trust  and  Submission. 

1  MY  God,  I  thank  thee  ;  may  no  tliought 

E'er  deem  a  Father's  hand  severe  ; 

But  may  this  heart,  by  sorrow  taughf. 

Calm  each  wild  wish,  eacli  idle  fear. 

2  Thy  mercy  bids  all  nature  bloom  ; 

The  sun  shines  bright,  and  man  is  gay ; 
Thine  equal  mercy  spreads  the  gloom 
That  darkens  o'er  his  little  day. 

3  Full  many  a  throb  of  grief  and  pain 

Thy  frail  and  erring  child  must  know ; 
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CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE   AND    LABORS. 

But  not  one  prayer  is  breathed  in  vain, 
Nor  does  Dne  tear  unheeded  flow. 

4  Thy  various  messengers  employ  ; 

Thy  purposes  of  love  fulfil ; 
And  'mid  the  wreck  of  human  joy, 
Let  humble  faith  adore  thy  will. 

C.    M.  Anon. 

Trust  in  the  Lord. 

1  MY  soul,  why  sink  when  griefs  oppress, 

Or  start  when  fears  alarm  ? 
-  Trust  in  the  Lord  m  thy  distress  ; 
Thy  refuge  is  his  arm. 

2  Though  hope  and  joy  have  from  thee  flown 

And  left  thee  to  despair, 
Trust  in  the  Lord  ;  in  him  alone 
Kepose  thine  every  care. 

5  What  though  the  floods  may  near  thee  roll. 

The  sky  grow  darker  still  ? 
Trust  in  the  Lord  ;  he  keeps  thy  soul, 

And  storms  obey  his  will. 
4  How  oft,  when  pressed  by  mighty  foes, 

Did  no  escape  appear  ! 
Trust  in  the  Lord  thou  didst  repose, 

And  came  off  conqueror. 


616 


L.    M.  Steele. 

Faith  in  God  in  Time  of  Distress, 

1  SHOULD  famine  o'er  the  mourning  field 

Extend  her  desolating  reign, 
Nor  spring  her  blooming  beauties  yield, 
Nor  autumn  swell  the  ripening  grain;  — 

2  Should  lowing  herds,  and  bleating  sheep, 

Around  their  famished  master  die. 
And  hope  itself,  expiring,  weep. 

Whilst  life  deplores  its  last  supply  ;  — 

3  Amidst  the  dark,  the  deathful  scene, 

If  I  can  say,  The  Lord  is  mine, 


CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE   AND   LABORS. 

The  joy  shall  triumph  o'er  the  pain, 
And  glory  dawn,  though  life  decline. 

4  The  God  of  my  salvation  lives  ; 
My  nobler  life  he  will  sustain  ; 
His  word  immortal  vigor  gives, 

Nor  shall  my  hope  or  trust  be  vam. 

6r7/  C.    M.  Logan. 

Rejoicing  in  Adversity. 

1  WHAT  though  no  flowers  the  fig  tree  clothe, 

Though  vines  their  fruit  deny, 
The  labor  of  the  olive  fail, 
And  fields  no  meat  supply ;  — 

2  Though  from  the  fold,  with  sad  surprise, 

My  flock  cut  off  I  see  ; 
Though  famine  reign  in  empty  stalls, 
Where  herds  were  wont  to  be  ;  — 

3  Yet  in  the  Lord  will  I  be  glad, 

And  glory  in  his  love ; 
In  him  I'll  joy,  who  will  the  God 
Of  my  salvation  prove. 

4  God  is  the  treasure  of  my  soul, 

The  source  of  lasting  joy  ; 
A  joy  which  want  shall  not  impair, 
Nor  death  itself  destroy. 

618.  L.    M.  Watts. 

Deriving  StrengtJi  from  Christ. 

1  LET  me  but  hear  my  Savior  say, 

"  Strength  shall  be  equal  to  thy  day," 
Then  I  rejoice  in  deep  distress, 
Upheld  by  all-sufficient  grace. 

2  I  can  do  all  things,  or  can  bear 
All  suffering,  if  my  Lord  be  there  ; 
Sweet  pleasures  mUigle  with  the  pains, 
Wliile  he  my  sinking  head  sustains. 

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3  I  glory  in  infirmity, 

That  Christ's  own  power  may  rest  on  me ; 
When  I  am  weak,  then  am  I  strong ; 
Grac ;  is  my  shield,  and  Christ  my  song. 

619.  C.    M.  Watts. 

Protection  and  Safety, 

1  UNSHAKEN  as  the  sacred  hill, 

And  fixed  as  mountains  be. 
Firm  as  a  rock,  the  soul  shall  rest, 
That  leans,  O  Lord,  on  thee. 

2  Not  walls  nor  hills  could  guard  so  well 

Old  Salem's  happy  ground. 

As  those  eternal  arms  of  love 

That  every  saint  surround. 

3  Deal  gently.  Lord,  with  souls  sincere, 

And  lead  them  safely  on 
To  the  bright  gates  of  paradise. 
Where  Christ  their  Lord  is  gone. 

820.  S.    M.  AVbslbt 

Committing  our  Ways  unto  the  Lord, 

1  COMMIT  thou  all  thy  ways 

And  troubles  to  his  hands  — 
To  his  sure  'ruth  and  tender  care 

Who  eartl .  and  heaven  commands  ;  — - 

2  Who  points  the  clouds  their  course, 

Whom  winds  and  seas  obey  : 
He  shall  direct  thy  wandering  feet. 
He  shall  prepare  thy  way. 

3  Put  thou  thy  trust  in  God  ; 

In  duty's  path  go  on ; 
Fix  on  his  word  thy  steadfast  eye ; 
So  shall  thy  work  be  done. 

4  No  profit  canst  thou  gain 

By  self-consuming  care : 
To  him  commend  thj^  cause  ;  his  ear 
Attends  the  softest  prayer. 
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5  Give  to  the  winds  tliy  fears, 

Hope,  and  be  undismayed : 
God  hears  thy  sighs,  and  counts  thy  tears ; 
God  shall  lift  up  thy  head. 

6  Through  waves,  and  clouds,  and  storms, 

He  gently  clears  thy  way : 
"Wait  thou  his  time  —  thy  darkest  night 
Shall  end  in  brightest  day. 

621-  CM.  Tate  &  Brady. 

Secitrity  in  God. 

1  THROUGH  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life, 

In  trouble  and  in  joy. 
The  praises  of  my  God  shall  still 
My  heart  and  tongue  employ. 

2  The  hosts  of  God  encamp  around 

The  dwellings  of  the  just ; 
Deliverance  he  affords  to  all 
Who  make  his  name  their  trust. 

3  0,  make  but  trial  of  his  love, 

Experience  will  decide 
How  blest  are  they,  and  only  they, 
Who  in  his  truth  confide. 

4  Fear  him,  ye  saints,  and  you  will  liien 

Have  nothing  else  to  fear ; 
Make  you  his  service  your  delight, 
He'll  make  your  wants  his  care. 

622.  L.    M.  Gems. 

The  Presence  of  God, 

1  0  THOU  by  long  experience  tried, 
Near  whom  no  grief  can  long  abide, 
My  Lord,  how  full  of  sweet  content 
I  pass  my  years  of  banishment  1 

2  All  scenes  alike  engaging  prove 

To  souls  impressed  with  sacred  love ; 
Wliere'er  they  dwell,  they  dwell  in  thee  — 
In  heaven,  in  earth,  or  on  the  sea. 
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3  To  me  remains  nor  place  nor  time  ; 
My  country  is  in  every  clime  : 

I  can  be  calm  and  free  from  care 
On  any  shore^  since  God  is  there. 

4  While  place  we  seek,  or  place  we  shun, 
The  soul  finds  happiness  in  none  ; 

But  with  my  God  to  guide  my  way, 
'Tis  equal  joy  to  go  or  stay. 

5  Could  I  be  cast  where  thou  art  not. 
That  were  indeed  a  dreadful  lot ; 
But  regions  none  remote  I  call. 
Secure  of  finding  God  in  all. 

623.  C.    M.  Steele. 

Seeking  all  in  God, 

1  SOUECE  of  eternal  joys  divine. 
To  thee  my  soul  aspires ; 
0,  could  I  say,  "  The  Lord  is  mine," 
'Tis  all  my  soul  desires. 
'     2  My  hope,  my  trust,  my  life,  my  Lord, 
Assure  me  of  thy  love ; 
O,  speak  the  kind,  transporting  word, 
Audi  bid  my  fears  remove. 
3  Then  shall  my  thankful  powers  rejoice, 
And  triumph  ir  my  God, 
Till  heavenly  rap:ure  tune  my  voice 
To  spread  thy  praise  abroad. 

624.  L.    M.  Watts. 

Security  in  God. 

1  HOW  oft  have  sin  and  Satan  strove 

To  rend  my  soul  from  thee,  my  God ! 
But  everlasting  is  thy  love. 

And  Jesus  seals  it  with  his  blood. 

2  The  oath  and  promise  of  the  Lord 

Join  to  confirm  the  wondrous  grace ; 
Eternal  power  performs  the  word, 

And  fills  all  heaven  with  endless  praise. 
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3  Amidst  temptations,  sharp  and  long, 

My  soul  to  this  dear- refuge  flies  ; 
Hope  is  my  anchor,  firm  and  strong, 
While  tempests  blow  and  billows  rise. 

4  The  gospel  bears  my  spirit  up  ; 

A  faithful  and  unchanging  God 
Lays  the  foundation  for  my  hope 
In  oaths,  and  promises,  and  blood. 

625.  CM.  Beddomb. 

Security  and  Comfort  in  God. 

1  THIS  world  would  be  a  wilderness 

If  banished,  Lord,  from  thee ; 
And  heaven,  without  thy  smiling  face, 
Would  be  no  heaven  to  me. 

2  My  Friend  art  thou  where'er  I  go. 

The  object  of  my  love. 
My  kind  Protector  here  below, 
And  my  reward  above. 

3  .When  foes  intrude  or  tyrants  frown. 

Thou  art  my  sure  relief; 
To  thee  I  make  my  sorrows  known, 
And  tell  thee  all  my  grief. 

4  'Midst  rising  winds  and  beating  storms. 

Reclining  on  thy  breast, 
I  find  in  thee  a  hiding-place. 
And  there  securely  rest.     . 

626.  C.     M.  WATI8. 

God  resorted  to  in  Trouble. 

1  THE  Lord  of  glory  is  my  light. 

And  my  salvation  too ; 
God  is  my  strength,  nor  wiU  I  fear 
What  all  my  foes  can  do. 

2  One  blessing.  Lord,  my  heart  desires ; 

0,  grant  me  mine  abode 
Among  the  churches  of  thy  saints, 
The  temples  of  my  God. 
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3  There  shall  T  offer  my  requests, 

And  see  thy  glory  still ; 
Shall  hear  thy  messages  of  love, 
And  learn  thy  holy  will. 

4  When  troubles  rise,  and  storms  appear, 

There  may  his  children  hide ; 
God  has  a  strong  pavilion,  where 
He  makes  my  soul  abide. 

5  Now  shall  my  head  be  lifted  high 

Above  my  foes  around, 
And  songs  of  joy  and  victory 
Within  thy  temple  sound. 

S.     M.  TOPLADT. 

Encourage77ient» 

YOUR  harps,  ye  trembling  saints^ 

Down  from  the  willows  take  ; 
Loud  to  the  praise  of  love  divine 

Bid  every  string  awake. 
Though  in  a  foreign  land. 

We  are  not  far  from  home  ; 
And  nearer  to  our  house  above 

We  every  moment  come. 
His  grace  will  to  the  end 

Stronger  and  brighter  shine  ; 
Nor  present  things,  nor  things  to  come. 

Shall  quench  the  spark  divine. 

S.   M.  Epis.  Toll. 

Ark  of  Safety. 

0,  CEASE,  my  wandering  soul. 

On  restless  wing  to  roam ; 
AU  this  wide  world,  to  either  pole, 

Has  not  for  thee  a  home. 
Behold  the  ark  of  God ; 

Behold  the  open  door ; 
0,  haste  to  gain  that  dear  abode, 

And  rove,  my  soul,  no  more. 
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0  There  safe  thou  shalt  abide, 

There  sweet  shall  be  thy  rest, 
Aid  every  longing  satisfied. 
With  full  salvation  blest. 

529.  CM.      Phillips's  Serv.  Book. 

Thunder  Storm. 

1  THE  thunder  bursts  ;  its  rolling  might 

Seems  the  firm  hills  to  shake ; 
And,  in  terrific  splendor  bright, 
The  gathered  lightnings  break. 

2  Yet  doth  not  God  behold  thee  still 

With  all-surveying  eye  ? 
Doth  not  his  power  all  nature  fill, 
Around,  beneath,  on  high  ? 

3  Then  fear  not,  though  the  angry  sky 

A  thousand  darts  should  cast ; 
Why  should  we  tremble  e'en  to  die. 
And  be  with  him  at  last  ? 

030.  L.    M.  E.Taylor. 

Love  to  Christ. 

1  THERE'S  not  a  hope  with  comfort  fraught, 

Triumphant  over  death  and  time, 
But  Jesus  mingles  in  the  thought. 
Forerunner  of  our  course  sublime. 

2  His  image  meets  me  in  the  hour 

Of  joy,  and  brightens  every  smile  ; 
I  see  him,  when  the  tempests  lower. 
Each  terror  soothe,  each  grief  beguile. 

3  I  see  him,  in  the  daily  round 

Of  social  duty,  mild  and  meek  ; 
With  him  I  tread  the  hallowed  ground, 
Communion  with  my  God  to  seek. 

4  I  see  his  pitying,  gentle  eye, 

When  lonely  want  appeals  for  aid ; 
I.  hear  him  in  the  frequent  sigh 

That  mourns  the  waste  which  sin  has  made. 
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5  I  meet  him  at  the  lowly  tomb  ; 

I  weep  where  Jesus  wept  before  ; 
And  there,  above  the  grave's  dark  gloom, 
I  see  him  rise,  and  weep  no  more. 

q31.  C.    M.  Exeter  Coll. 

The  Influence  of  haliiual  Piety. 

1  BLEST  is  the  man  wiio  fears  the  Lord ; 

His  well-established  mind, 

In  every  varying  scene  of  life, 

Shall  true  composure  find. 

2  Oft  through  the  deep  and  stormy  sea 

His  heavenward  footsteps  lie  ; 
But  on  a  glorious  world  beyond 
His  faith  can  ^:s.  its  eye. 

3  Though  dark  his  present  prospects  be, 

And  sorrows  round  him  dwell, 
Yet  hope  can  whisper  to  his  soul, 
That  all  shall  iss-ue  well. 

632.  CM.  DODDRIDaS. 

Dead  to  the  World, 

1  BLEST  Jesus,  while  in  mortal  flesh 

I  hold  my  frail  abode. 
Still  would  my  spirit  rest  on  thee. 
My  Savior  and  my  God. 

2  On  thy  dear  cross  I  fix  my  eyes. 

Then  raise  them  to  thy  seat. 
Till  love  dissolves  my  inmost  soul 
At  my  Redeemer's  feet. 

3  Be  dead,  my  heart,  to  worldly  charms ; 

Be  dead  to  every  sin  ; 
And  tell  the  boldest  foe  without 
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CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE   AND    LABORS. 

633.  L.    M.  ROSCOB. 

The  Solace  of  Faith. 

1  WHEN  human  hopes  and  joys  depart, 
I  give  thee.  Lord,  a  contrite  heart ; 
And  on  my  weary  spirit  steal 

The  thoughts  that  pass  all  earthly  weal. 

2  I  cast  above  my  tearful  eyes. 
And  muse  upon  the  starry  skies, 
And  think  that  {Je  who  governs  there 
Still  keeps  me  in  his  guardian  care. 

3  I  gaze  upon  the  opening  flower, 

Just  moistened  with  the  evening  shower, 
And  bless  th^  love  which  made  it  bloom 
To  chase  away  my  transient  gloom. 

4  I  think,  whene'er  this  mortal  frame 
Returns  again  to  whence  it  came, 
My  soul  shall  wing  its  happy  flight 
To  regions  of  eternal  light. 

634.  c.  M.  •  bkown. 

God  a  Mefuge, 

1  THOU  art  my  refuge,  O  my  God  ; 

In  thee  I  safely  trust : 
Sweet  comforts  flow  from  tliy  blest  word, 
The  solace  of  the  just. 

2  When  waves  of  trouble  near  me  roll, 

And  tempests  round  me  roar. 
In  thy  pavilion  hide  my  soul. 
Until  the  storm  be  o'er. 

3  At  thy  command  did  waves*  subside, 

When,  on  the  stormy  sea. 
His  bark  the  pilot  could  not  guide. 
And  none  could  save  but  thee. 
.  4  While  tossed  by  winds  far  from  the  shore, 
By  waves  and  tempests  driven. 
Pilot  my  bark  the  surges  o'er. 
And  give  me  rest  in  heaven. 
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635.  6S    &    4S.  R  Palmbb. 

Christ  our  Confidence* 

1  MY  faith  looks  up  to  thee, 
Thou  Lamb  of  Calvary  : 

Savior  divine, 
Now  hear  me  while  I  pray ; 
Take  all  my  guilt  away ; 
O,  let  me,  from,  this  day, 

Be  wholly  thine. 

1  May  thy  rich  grace  impart 
Strength  to  my  fainting  heart. 

My  zeal  inspire  ; 
As  thou  hast  died  for  me, 
r'  -  Oj  may  my  love  to  thee 

'   ;  Pure,  warm,  and  changeless  be, 

•  A  living  fire. 

.  •'         3  While  life's  dark  maze  I  tread, 
And  griefs  around  me  spread, 
'     '  Be  thou  my  'Guide  ; 

'•••  Bid  darkness  turn  to  day, 

Wipe  sorrow's  tears  away. 
Nor  let  me  ever  stray 
From  thee  aside. 

:        4  When  ends  life's  transient  dream, 
When  death's  cold,  "sullen  stream 

Shall  o'er  me  roll, 
Blest  Savior,  then,  in  love. 
Fear  and  distrust  remove  ; 
O,  bear  me  safe  above, 

A  ran'somed  soul. 

636.  s  M.  watm. 

Preserving  Grace. 

1  TO  God,  the  only  wise, 

Our  Savior  and  our  King, 
Let  all  the  saints  below  the  skies 
Their  humble  praises  bring. 
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2  'Tis  his  almighty  lore, 

His  counsel  and  his  care, 
Preserves  us  safe  fram  sin  and  death, 
And  every  hurtful  snare. 

3  He  will  present  our  souls, 

Unblemished  and  complete, 
Before  the  glory  of  his  face, 
With  joys  divinely  great. 

4  To  our  Redeemer  God, 

Wisdom,  with  power,  belongs  ; 
Immortal  crowns  of  majesty, 
And  everlasting  songs. 

03?.  L.    M.  J.  E.  Smith. 

**  It  is  I ;  be  9iot  afraid." 

1  WHEN  Power  divine,  in  mortal  form, 
Hushed  with  a  word  the  raging  storm, 
In  soothing  accents,  Jesus  said, 
"  Lo,  it  is  I ;  be  not  afraid." 
'     2  So,  whe^  in  silence  nature  sleeps, 

And  his  lone  watch  the  mourner  keeps, 
One  thought  shall  every  pang  remove  — 
Trust,  feeble  man,  thy  Maker's  love. 

3  God  calms  the  tumult  and  the  storm ; 
He  rules  the  seraph  and  the  worm ; 
No  creature  is  by  him  forgot 

Of  those  who  know  or  know  him  not. 

4  And  when  the  last,  dread  hour  shall  come, 
AYliile  trembling  Nature  waits  her  doom, 
This  voice  shall  wake  the  pious  dead  — 

"  Lo,  it  is  I ;  be  not  afraid." 

638.  CM.  Beddomb. 

Fear  not. 

1  YE  trembling  souls,  dismiss  your  fears  ; 
Be  mercy  all  your  theme  ; 
For  mercy  like  a  river  flows, 
In  one  perpetual  stream. 
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2  "  Fear  not "  the  powers  of  earth  and  hell ; 

God  will  those  powers  restrain ; 
His  arm  will  all  their  rage  repel, 
And  make  their  efforts  vain. 

3  "  Fear  not "  the  want  of  outward  good  ; 

For  his  he  will  provide, 
Grant  them  supplies  of  daily  food. 
And  give  them  heaven  beside. 

4  "  Fear  not "  the  terrors  of  the  grave, 

Nor  death's  relentless  sting : 
He  will  from  endless  wrath  preserve, 
To  endless  glory  bring. 


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C.     M.  WATT3. 

Folloioing  departed  Worthies* 

1  GIVE  me  the  wings  of  faith  to  rise 

Within  the  veil,  and  see 
The  saints  above,  how  great  their  joys^ 
How  bright  their  glories  be.    • 

2  Once  they  were  mourning  here  below. 

And  batlied  their  couch  with  tears ; 
They  wrestled  hard,  as  we  do  now. 
With  sins,  and  doubts,  and  fears. 

3  I  ask  them  whence  their  victory  came  ; 

They,  with  united  breath. 
Ascribe  their  conquest  to  the  Lamb, 
Their  triumph  to  his  death. 

4  They  marked  tlie  footsteps  that  he  trod ; 

His  zeal  inspired  their  breast ; 
And  following  their  incarnate  God, 
Possessed  the  promised  rest. 

5  Our  glorious  Leader  claims  our  praise, 

For  his  own  pattern  given  ; 
While  the  long  cloud  of  witnesses 
Shows  the  same  path  to  heaven. 
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640.  C.    M.  Nebdham. 

Following  departed  Worthies. 

1  RISE,  0  my  soul,  pursue  the  path 

By  ancient  worthies  trod  ; 
Aspiring,  view  those  holy  men 
Who  lived  and  walked  with  God. 

2  Though  dead,  they  speak  in  reason's  ear, 

And  in  example  live  ; 
Their  faith,  and  hope,  and  mighty  deeds 
Still  fresh  instruction  give. 

3  'Twas  through  the  Lamb's  most  precious  blood 

They  conquered  every  foe  ; 
To  his  almighty  power  and  grace 
Their  crowns  of  life  they  owe. 

4  Lord,  may  I  ever  keep  in  view 

The  patterns  thou  hast  given, 

And  ne'er  forsake  the  blessed  road 

That  led  them  safe  to  heaven. 

041,  '  8s  &  7s.  •  Robinson. 

Sitting  at  the  Cross, 

1  SWEET  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing, 

Which  before  the  cross  I  spend ; 

Life,  and  health,  and  peace  possessing, 

From  the  sinner's  dying  Friend. 

2  Love  and  grief,  my  heart  dividing, 

W^th  my  tears  his  feet  I'll  bathe; 
Constant  still,  in  faith  abiding, 
Life  deriving  from  his  death, 

3  Truly  blessed  is  this  station ; 

Low  before  his  cross  I  lie ; 
While  I  see  divine  compassion 
Beaming  in  his  gracious  eye. 

4  Here  I'll  sit,  forever  viewing 

Mercy  streaming  in  his  blood ; 
Precious  drops,  my  soul  bedewing, 
Plead  and  claim  my  peace  with  God. 
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642. 


C.    M.  J.RYLAim. 

Delight  in  God, 

1  O  LOED,  I  would  delight  in  thee, 

And  on  thy  care  depend ; 

To  thee  in  every  trouble  flee, 

My  best,  my  only  Friend. 

2  When  all  created  streams  are  dried, 

Thy  fulness  is  the  same  ; 
May  I  with  this  be  satisfied. 
And  glory  in  thy  name. 
8  No  good  in  creatures  can  be  found, 
But  may  be  found  in  thee  ; 
I  must  have  all  things,  and  abound, 
"VYliile  God  is  God  to  me. 
4  0  Lord,  I  cast  my  care  on  thee ; 
I  triumph  and  adore  ; 
'■  }■     My  great  concern  shall  ever  be 
To  love  and  please  thee  more. 

643.  L-     M.  GIBBOI. 

Rising  to  God* 

1  NOW  let  our  souls,  on  wings  sublime, 
Else  from  the  vanities  of  time, 
Draw  back  the  parting  veil,  and  see 
The  glories  of  eternity. 

2  Born  by  a  new,  celestial  birth, 

Why  should  we  grovel  here  on  earth? 
Why  grasp  at  transitory  toys, 
So  near  to  heaven's  eternal  joys  ? 

3  Shall  aught  beguile  us  on  the  road 
When  we  are  walking  back  to  God  ? 
For  strangers  into  life  we  come, 
And  dying  is  but  going  home. 

4  To  dwell  with  God,  to  feel  his  love. 
Is  the  full  heaven  enjoyed  above  ; 
And  the  sweet  expectation  now 

»    Is  the  young  dawn  of  heaven  below. 
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^44.  L.    M.  Doddridge. 

Living  to  Christ* 

1  MY  gracious  Lord,  I  own  thy  right 

To  every  service  I  can  pay, 
And  call  it  my  supreme  delight 
To  hear  thy  dictates  and  obey. 

2  What  is  my  being  but  for  thee,  i 

Its  sure  support,  its  noblest  end? 
'Tis  my  delight  thy  face  to  see, 

And  serve  the  cause  of  such  a  Friend. 

3  I  would  not  sigh  for  worldly  joy, 

Or  to  increase  my  worldly  good ; 
Nor  future  days  nor  powers  employ 
To  spread  a  sounding  name  abroad. 

4  'Tis  to  my  Savior  I  would  live, 

To  hiln  who  for  my  ransom  died ; 
Nor  could  all  worldly  honor  give 
Such  bliss  as  crowns  me  at  his  side. 

5  His  work  my  hoary  age  shall  bless. 

When  youthful  vigor  is  no  more. 
And  my  last  hour  of  life  confess 
His  saving  love,  his  glorious  power. 

645.  C.    M.  Beddome. 

Self- Denial  for  Christ* 

1  AND  must  I  part  with  all  I  have. 

My  dearest  Lord,  for  thee  ? 
It  is  but  right,  since  thou  hast  done 
Much  more  than  this  for  me. 

2  Yes,  let  it  go  ;  one  look  from  thee 

Will  more  than  make  amends 
For  all  the  losses  I  sustain 
Of  honor,  riches,  friends. 

3  Ten  thousand  worlds,  ten  thousand  lives, 

How  worthless  they  appear. 
Compared  with  thee,  supremely  good, 
Divinely  bright  and  fair  ! 
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4  Savior  of  souls,  could  I  from  thee 
A  single  smile  obtain, 
The  loss  of  all  things  I  could  bear, 
And  glory  in  my  gain. 

646.  C.    M.  Anon. 

Religion  a  Comforter  and  Guide* 

1  RELIGION'S  dictates  can  assuage 

The  tempest  of  the  soul ; 
And  every  fear  shall  cease  to  rage 
At  her  divine  control. 

2  Through  life's  bewildered,  darksome  way 

Her  hand  unerring  leads. 
And  o'er  the  path  her  heavenly  ray 
A  cheering  lustre  sheds. 

3  When  feeble  reason,  tired  and  blind, 

Sinks  helpless  and  afraid,  ' 
This  blest  supporter  of  the  mind 
Affords  a  powerful  aid. 

4  Oj  may  our  hearts  confess  her  power, 

And  find  a  sweet  relief. 
To  brighten  every  gloomy  hour. 
And  soften  every  grief. 

647.  CM.  Wesley. 

New  Heart  desired. 

1  O  FOR  a  heart  to  praise  my  God! 

A  heart  from  sin  set  free  ! 
A  heart  that  always  feels  thy  blood 
So  freely  spilt  for  me  !  — 

2  A  heart  resigned,  submissive,  meek, 

My  great  Redeemer's  throne ! 
Where  only  Christ  is  heard  to  speak, 
Where  Jesus  reigns  alone. 

3  0  for  a  lowly,  contrite  heart. 

Believing,  true,  and  clean  ! 
Which  neither  life  nor  death  can  part 
From  Him  that  dwells  within. 
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4  Thj  nature,  gracious  Lord,  impart ; 
Come  quickly  from  above ; 
Write  thy  new  name  upon  my  heart, 
Thy  new,  best  name  of  love. 


^48.  CM.  Ch.  Psalmody. 

Desires  for  Holiness, 

1  O,  COULD  I  find,  from  day  to  day, 

A  nearness  to  my  God, 
Then  would  my  hours  glide  sweet  away, 
While  leaning  on  his  word. 

2  Lord,  I  desire  with  thee  to  live 

Anew  from  day  to  day. 
In  joys  the  world  can  never  give. 
Nor  ever  take  away. 

3  Blest  Jesus,  come,  and  rule  my  heart, 

And  make  me  wholly  thine, 

That  I  may  never  more  depart, 

Nor  grieve  thy  love  divine. 

i  Thus,  till  my  last,  expiring  breath, 
Thy  goodness  111  adore  ; 
And  when  my  frame  dissolves  in  death, 
My  soul  shall  love  thee  more. 

6  49.  S.  M.  isuflON. 

Purity  of  Heart, 

1  BLEST  are  the  pure  in  heart. 

For  they  shall  see  our  God ; 
The  secret  of  the  Lord  is  theirs ; 
Their  soul  is  his  abode. 

2  Still  to  the  lowly  soul  • 

He  doth  himself  impart. 
And  for  his  temple  and  his  throne 
Selects  the  pure  in  heart. 
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650.  S.   M.  Anon. 

Consecration  to  God* 

1  LORD,  help  me  to  resign 

My  doubting  heart  to  thee, 
And  whether  cheerful  or  distressed, 
Thine,  thine  alone  to  be. 

2  My  only  aim  be  this  — 

Thy  purpose  to  fulfil, 
In  thee  rejoice  with  all  my  strength, 

And  do  thy  holy  will. 
8  Lord,  thy  all-seeing  eye 

Keeps  watch  with  sleepless  care  ; 
Thy  great  compassion  never  fails  ; 

Thou  hear'st  my  humble  prayer. 
4  So  will  I  firmly  trust 

That  thou  wilt  guide  me  still. 
And  guard  me  safe  throughout  the  way 

That  leads  to  Zion's  hill. 

651,  CM.  Wesley. 
Believers*  Rest. 

1  LORD,  I  believe  a  rest  remains 

To  all  thy  people  known  ; 
■•  A  rest  where  pure  enjoyment  reigns, 

And  thou  art  loved  alone ;  — 

2  A  rest  where  all  our  soul's  desire 

Is  fixed  on  things  above  ; 
Where  fear,  and  sin,  and  grief  expire. 
Cast  out  by  perfect  love. 

3  0  that  I  now  the  rest  might  know, 

Believe,  and  enter  in ! 
Now,  Savior,  now  the  power  bestow. 
And  let  me  cease  from  sin. 
#     4  Remove  thig  hardness  from  my  heart, 
This  unbelief  remove ; 
To  me  the  rest  of  faith  impart, 
The  Sabbath  of  thy  love, 
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5  Come,  Father,  Son,  and  Holj  Ghost, 
And  seal  me  thine  abode ; 
Let  all  I  am  in  thee  be  lost ; 
Let  all  be  lost  in  God. 

652.  C.     M.  BARTOlf. 

Walk  in  the  Light* 

1  WALK  in  the  light ;  so  shalt  thou  know 

That  fellowship  of  lo.ve 
His  Spirit  only  can  bestow,  ^ 

Who  reigns  in  light  above. 

2  Walk  in  the  light ;  and  thou  shalt  find 

Thy  heart  made  truly  his 
Who  dwells  in  cloudless  light  enshrined, 
In  whom  no'  darkness  is. 

3  Walk  in  the  light ;  and  thou  shalt  own 

Thy  darkness  passed  away, 
Because  that  light  hath  on  thee  shone 
In  which  is  perfect  day. 

4  Walk  in  the  light ;  and  e*en  the  tomb 

No  fearful  shade  shall  wear ; 
Glory  shall  chase  away  its  gloom. 
For  Christ  hath  conquered  there. 

5  Walk  in  the  light ;  thy  path  shall  be 

Peaceful,  serene,  and  bright ; 
For  God,  by  grace,  shall  dwell  in  thee, 
And  God  himself  is  light. 

()5o.  6s&10s.        Martineau's  Coll. 

Looking  unto  Jesus, 

1  THOU,  who  didst  stoop  below, 
To  drain  the  cup  of  woe. 

And  wear  the  form  of  frail  mortality. 

Thy  blessed  labors  done. 

Thy  crown  of  victory  won, 
Hast  passed  from  earth,  passed  to  thy  home  on  high. 

2  It  was  no  path  of  flowers, 
Through  this  dark  world  of  ours, 

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Belove'd  of  the  Father,  thou  didst  tread ; 

And  shall  we,  in  dismay, 

Shrink  from  the  narrow  way, 
When  clouds  and  darkness  are  around  it  spread  ? 

3  O  Thou,  who  art  our  life. 

Be  with  us  through  the  strife  ; 
Thy  own  meek  head  by  rudest  storms  was  bowed ; 
T    Raise  thou  our  eyes  above, 

To  see  a  Father's  love 
Beam,  like  a  bow  of  promise,  through  the  cloud. 

4  E'en  through  the  awful  gloom, 
Which  hovers  o'er  the  tomb, 

That  light  of  love  our  guiding  star  shall  be 

Our  spirits  shall  not  dread 

The  shadowy  way  to  tread. 
Friend,  Guardian,  Savior,  which  doth  lead  to  thee. 

654.  ^^S  &  6s.  Gems. 

Looking  forward. 

1  FEOM  every  earthly  pleasure, 

From  every  transient  joy. 
From  every  mortal  treasure, 

That  soon  will  fade  and  die, 
No  longer  these  desiring, 

Upward  our  wishes  tend. 
To  nobler  bliss  aspiring. 

And  joys  that  never  end. 

'^'       2  From  every  piercing  sorrow 

That  heaves  our  breast  to-day, 
Or  threatens  us  to-morrow, 

Hope  turns  our  eyes  away ; 
On  wings  of  faith  ascending. 

We  see  the  land  of  light, 
And  feel  our  sorrows  ending 

In  infinite  delight. 

3  'Tis  true,  we  are  but  strangers 
And  pilgrims  here  below ; 
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And  countless  snares  and  dangers 

Surround  the  path  we  go  ; 
Though  painful  and  distressing. 

Yet  there's  a  rest  above  ; 
And  onward  still  we're  pressing, 

To  reach  that  land  of  love. 


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655.  7s  &  6s.  (Peculiar.)  Cennick. 
The  Christian  Pilgrimage* 

1  RISE,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings ; 

Thy  better  portion  trace  ; 
Rise  from  transitory  things, 

Towards  heaven,  thy  native  place  : 
Sun,  and  moon,  and  stars  decay ; 

Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove : 
Rise,  my  soul,  and  haste  away 

To  seats  prepared  above. 

2  Rivers  to  the  ocean  run. 

Nor  stay  in  all  their  course  ; 
Fire,  ascending,  seeks  the  sun ; 

Both  speed  them  to  their  source : 
So  a  soul  that's  born  of  God 

Pants  to  view  his  glorious  face, 
Upward  tends  to  his  abode, 

To  rest  in  his  embrace. 

3  Cease,  ye  pilgrims,  cease  to  mourn  ; 

Press  onward  to  the  prize  ; 
Soon  our  Savior  will  return. 

Triumphant  in  the  skies  ; 
Yet  a  season,  and  you  know 

Happy  entrance  will  be  given. 
All  our  sorrows  left  below, 

And  earth  exchaxiged  for  heaven. 

656.  C.   M.  Barbaxjlh. 

The  Pilgrimage  of  Life* 

1  OUR  country  is  Immanuel's  ground 
We  seek  that  promised  soil ; 
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The  songs  of  Zion  cheer  our  hearts, 
While  strangers  here  we  toil. 

2  Oft  do  our  eyes  with  joy  overflow, 

And  oft  are  bathed  in  tears  ; 
Yet  nought  but  Heaven  our  hopes  can  raise, 
And  nought  but  sin  our  fears. 

3  We  tread  the  path  our  Master  trod  ; 

We  bear  the  cross  he  bore  ; 
And  every  thorn  that  wounds  our  feet 
His  temples  pierced  before. 

4  Our  powers  are  oft  dissolved  away 

In  ecstasies  of  love  ; 
And  while  our  bodies  wander  here, 
Our  souls  are  fixed  above. 

5  We  purge  our  mortal  dross  away, 

Refining  as  we  run  ; 
But  while  we  die  to  earth  and  sense, 
Our  heaven  is  here  begun. 

657.  L.  M.  kelw. 

Pilgrim's  future  Home. 

1  «  WE'VE  no  abiding  city  here  : '' 

This  may  distress  the  worldly  mind, 
But  should  not  cost  the  saint  a  tear. 
Who  hopes  a  better  rest  to  find. 

2  "  We've  no  abiding  city  here  : " 

Sad  truth,  were  this  to  be  our  home ; 
But  let  this  thought  our  spirits  cheer  — • 
"  We  .seek  a  city  yet  to  come." 

3  "  We've  no  abiding  city  here  :  " 

Then  let  us  live  as  pilgrims  do  ; 

Let  not  the  world  our  rest  appear, 

But  let  us  haste  from  all  below. 

4  "  We've  no  abiding  city  here  :  " 

We  seek  a  city  out  of  sight ; 
Zion  its  name  ;  the  Lord  is  there  ; 
It  shines  with  everlasting  light 
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5  O  sweet  abode  of  peace  and  love, 

Where  pilgi'ims  freed  from  toil  are  blest ! 
Had  I  the  pinions  of  the  dove, 
I'd  fly  to  thee,  and  be  at  rest. 

6  But  hush,  my  soul,  nor  dare  repine  ; 

The  time  my  God  appoints  is  best : 
While  here,  to  do  his  will  be  mine, 
And  his  to  ^x  my  time  of  rest. 

058.  CM.  VVATm 

This  Life  a  Pilgrimage, 

1  LOED,  what  a  wretched  land  is  this, 

That  yields  us  no  supply  — 
No  cheering  fruits,  no  wholesome  trees, 
No  streams  of  living  joy  ! 

2  Our  journey  is  a  thorny  maze  ; 

But  we  march  upward  still, 
Forget  these  troubles  of  the  ways, 
And  press  to  Zion's  hill. 

3  See  the  kind  angels,  at  the  gates, 

Inviting  us  to  come  ; 
There  Jesus,  the  Forerunner,  waits 
To  welcome  travellers  home. 

4  There,  on  a  green  and  flowery  mount, 

Our  weary  souls  shall  sit, 
And  with  transporting  joy  recount 
The  labors  of  our  feet. 

5  Eternal  glory  to  the  King 

Whose  hand  conducts  us  through ; 
Our  tongues  shall  never  cease  to  sing, 
And  endless  praise  renew. 

659.  C.     M.  DODDRIDGS- 

Divine  Guidance' 

1  ETERNAL  God,  our  wondering  souls 
Admire  thy  matchless  grace  — 
That  thou  wilt  walk,  that  thou  wilt  dwell, 
With  such  a  sinful  race. 
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2  Cheered  with  thy  presence,  I  can  trace 

The  desert  with  delight ': 
Through  all  the  gloom,  one  smile  of  thine 
Can  dissipate  the  night. 

3  Nor  shall  I  through  eternal  days 

A  restless  pilgrim  roam ; 
Thy  hand,  that  now  directs  my  course, 
Will  soon  convey  me  home. 

4  With  joy  my  spirit  will  consent 

To  drop  its  mortal  load, 
And  hril  the  messenger  of  death, 
That  bids  it  rise  to  God. 

560.  L.    M.  Montgomery. 

FoUoicing  after  God. 

1  O  GOD,  thou  art  my  God  alone  ; 

Early  to  thee  my  soul  shall  cry, 
A  pilgrim  in  a  land  unknown, 

A  thirsty  land,  v/hose  springs  are  dry. 

2  Yet,  through  this  rough  and  thorny  maze,.. 

I  follow  hard  on  thee,  my  God  ; 
Thine  hand  unseen  upholds  my  ways  ; 
I  lean  upon  thy  staff  and  rod. 

3  Thee,  in  the  watches  of  the  night. 

When  I  remember,  on  my  bed, 
Thy  presence  makes  the  darkness  light ; 
Thy  guardian  wings  are  round  my  head. 

4  Better  than  life  itself  thy  love. 

Dearer  than  all  beside  to  me  ; 
For  whom  have  I  in  heaven  above. 

Or  what  on  earth,  compared  with  thee  ? 

5  Praise  with  my  heart,  my  mind,  my  voice, 

For  all  thy  mercy,  I  will  give  ; 
My  soul  shall  still  in  God  rejoice  ; 

My  tongue  shall  bless  thse  while  I  live. 

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661.  8s,  7s,  &  4  anom. 

Pleading  the  Promises, 

1  GENTLY,  Lord,  0,  gently  lead  us 

Through  this  lowly  vale  of  tears ; 
And,  0  Lord,  in  mercy  give  us 
Thy  rich  grace  in  all  our  fears  : 

O,  refresh  us  — . 
0,  refresh  us  with  thy  grace. 

2  Though  ten  thousand  ills  beset  us 

From  without  and  from  within, 
Jesus  says  he'll  ne'er  forget  us. 
But  will  save  from  every  sin : 
Therefore  praise  him  — 
Praise  the  great  Redeemer's  name. 

3  Though  distresses  now  attend  thee. 

And  thou  tread'st  the  thorny  road. 

His  right  hand  shall  still  defend  thee  — 

Soon  he'll  bring  thee  home  to  God : 

Therefore  praise  him  — 
Praise  the  great  Redeemer's  name. 

4  0  that  I  could  now  adore  him 

Like  the  heavenly  host  above. 
Who  forever  bow  before  him, 
And,  unceasing,  sing  his  love ! 

Happy  songsters, 
"When  shall  I  your  chorus  join  ? 

662.  L.   M.  Eng.  Bap.  Coll. 

God  the  Guardian  of  his  Children. 

1  MY  God,  the  pilot's  part  perform. 

And  guide  me  safe  through  every  storm ; 
Defend  me  from  each  threatening  ill. 
Control  the  waves,  say,  "  Peace,  be  still." 

2  Through  all  this  life's  tempestuous  sea, 
Still  let  my  soul  repose  on  thee  ; 

Thy  constant  love,  tjay  faithful  care, 
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CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE   AND    LABORS. 

3  Dangers  of  every  shape  and  name 
Attend  the  followers  of  the  Lamb, 
Who  leave  the  world's  deceitful  shore, 
And  leave  it  to  return  no  more. 

4  Yet  is  their  lot  most  blest  and  fair ; 
Each  is  of  heaven  the  happy  heir ; 

.  They  whom  the  world  caresses  most 
Have  no  such  blessedness  to  boast. 

663.  C.   M.  Waits. 

Earthly  Pleasures  dangerous, 

1  HOW  vain  are  all  things  here  below  ! 

How  false,  and  yet  how  fair  ! 
Each  pleasure  hath  its  poison  too, 
And  every  sweet  a  snare. 

2  The  brightest  things  below  the  sky 

Give  but  a  flattering  light ; 
We  should  suspect  some  danger  nigh 
Where  we  possess  delight. 

3  Our  dearest  joys,  our  nearest  friends. 

The  partners  of  our  blood,  — 
How  they  divide  our  wavering  minds, 
And  leave  but  half  for  God ! 

4  The  fondness  of  a  creature's  love, 

How  strong  it  strikes  the  sense  ! 
Thither  the  warm  affections  move, 
Nor  can  we  call  them  thence. 

5  Dear  Savior,  let  thy  beauties  be 

My  soul's  eternal  food, 
And  grace  command  my  heart  away 
From  ail  created  good. 

064.  L.    M.  Steelb. 

Sufficiency  of  Grace, 

1  IN  vain  my  roving  thoughts  would  find 
A  portion  worthy  of  the  mind  ; 
On  earth  my  soul  cg,n  never  rest, 
For  earth  can  never  mak  3  me  blest. 
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2  Can  lasting  happiness  be  found 
Where  seasons  roll  their  hasty  round, 
And  days  and  hours,  with  rapid  flight, 
Sweep  cares  and  pleasures  out  of  sight  ? 

3  Arise,  my  thoughts  ;  my  heart,  arise  ; 
Leave  this  vain  world,  and  seek  the  skies ; 

.  There  purest  joys  forever  last, 
When  seasons,  days,  and  hours  are  past. 

4  Come,  Lord,  thy  powerful  grace  impart ; 
Thy  grace  can  raise  my  wandering  heart 
To  pleasure  perfect  and  sublime, 
Unmeasured  by  the  wing  of  time. 

665.  CM.  Beddome. 

Vanity  of  the  World. 

1  BE  thou,  0  Lord,  my  treasure  here. 

And  ^^  my  thoughts  above  ; 
Unveil  thy  glories  to  my  view, 
And  bid  me  taste  thy  love. 

2  The  world  how  mean,  with  all  its  store. 

Compared  with  thee,  my  Lord ! 
Its  vain  and  fleeting  joys  how  few  ! 
How  little  they  afford  ! 

3  The  goods  of  earth  are  empty  things, 

And  pleasures  soon  decay  ; 
Its  honors  are  but  noisy  breath. 
And  sceptres  pass  away. 

4  Ye  vain  and  glittering  toys,  begone  ; 

Ye  false  delights,  adieu  ; 
My  glorious  Lord  fills  all  the  space, 
And  leaves  no  room  for  you. 

666.  CM.  J.RYL.iND. 

Hinder  me  not. 

1  IN  all  my  Lord's  appointed  ways 
My  journey  111  pursue  ; 
"  Hinder  me  not,"  ye  much-loved  saints, 
For  I  musi  go  with  you. 
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2  Through  floods  and  flames  if  Jesus  lead, 

I'd  follow  where  he  goes  ; 
"  Hinder  me  not "  shall  be  my  cry, 
Though  earth  and  hell  oppose. 

3  Through  duties,  and  through  trials  too, 

I'll  go  at  his  command  ; 
"  Hinder  me  not ; "  for  I  am  bound 
To  my  Immanuel's  land. 

4  And  when  my  Savior  calls  me  home. 

Still  this  my  cry  shall  be  — 
"  Hinder  me  not ;  "  come,  welcome,  death  ; 
I'll  gladly  go  with  thee. 

QQ7 .  L.   M.  Watts. 

The  heavenly  Mace, 

1  AWAKE,  our  souls  ;  away,  our  fears  ; 

Let  every  trembling  thought  be  gone ; 
Awake,  and  run  the  heavenly  race, 
And  put  a  cheerful  courage  on. 

2  True,  'tis  a  strait  and  thorny  road, 

And  mortal  spirits  tire  and  faint ; 
But  they  forget  the  mighty  God, 

Who  feeds  the  strength  of  every  saint ;  — ■ 

3  The  mighty  God,  whose  matchless  power 

Is  ever  new  and  ever  young. 
And  dtm  endures,  while  endless  years 
Their  everlasting  circles  run. 

4  From  thee,  the  overflowing  Spring, 

Our  souls  shall  drink  a  full  supply ; 
While  those  who  trust  their  native  strength 
Shall  melt  away,  and  droop,  and  die. 

5  Swift  as  an  eagle  cuts  the  air, 

We'll  mount  aloft  to  thine  abode  ; 
On  wings  of  love  our  souls  shall  fly. 
Nor  tire  amid  the  heavenly  road. 
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QQS.  C.     M.  DODORIDOB. 

The  Christian  Race. 

1  AWAKE,  my  soul ;  stretch  every  nerve, 

And  press  with  vigor  on  ; 
A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 
And  an  immortal  crown. 

2  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey  ; 
Forget  the  steps  already  troct,  I 

And  onward  urge  thy  way. 

3  'Tis  God's  all-animating  voice 

That  calls  thee  from  on  high ; 
'Tis  his  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
^  To  thine  uplifted  eye  ;  — 

4  That  prize,  with  peerless  glories  bright, 

Which  shall  new  lustre  boast, 
When  victors'  wreaths  and  monarchs'  gems 
Shall  blend  in  common  dust. 

669.  C.    M.  Watts. 

The  Christian  Soldier, 

1  AM  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross  ? 

A  follower  of  the  Lamb  ? 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  his  cause, 
Or  blush  to  speak  his  name  ? 

2  Must  I  be  carried  to  the  skies 

On  flowery  beds  of  ease. 
Whilst  others  fought  to  win  the  prize, 
And  sailed  through  bloody  seas  ? 

3  Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face  ? 

Must  I  not  stem  the  flood  ? 
Is  this  vile  world  a  friend  to  grace, 
To  help  me  on  to  God  ? 

4  Sure  I  must  fight,  if  I  would  reign ; 

Increase  my  courage.  Lord ; 
I'll  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain, 
Supported  by  thy  word. 
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^^    5  Thy  saints,  in  all  this  glorious  war, 
Shall  conquer,  though  they  iie  ; 
They  view  the  triumph  from  f*far, 
-Ajid  seize  it  with  their  eye. 
6  When  that  illustrious  day  shall  rise, 
And  all  thy  armies  shine, 
In  robes  of  victory,  through  the  skies, 
The  glory  shall  be  thine. 

670.  L-  M.  wa™. 

The  Christian  Warfare. 

1  STAND  up,  my  soul,  shake  off  thy  fears. 

And  gird  the  gospel  armor  on  ; 
March  to  the  gates  of  endless  joy, 

Where  Jesus,  thy  great  Captain's  gone. 

2  Hell  and  thy  sins  resist  thy  course  ; 

But  hell  and  sin  are  vanquished  foes  ; 
^'         Thy  Savior  nailed  them  to  the  cross, 

And  sung  the  triumph  when  he  rose. 

3  Then  let  my  soul  march  boldly  on, 

Press  forward  to  the  heavenly  gate ; 
There  peace  and  joy  eternal  reign, 

And  glittering  robes  for  conquerors  wait. 

4  There  shall  I  wear  a  starry  crown. 

And  triumph  in  almighty  grace  ; 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  skies 
Join  in  my  glorious.  L  eader's  praise. 

671.  CM.  Anon. 
The  whole  Armor* 

1  0,  SPEED  thee,  Christian,  on  thy  way. 

And  to  thy  armor  cling ; 
With  girded  loins  the  call  obey 
That  grace  and  mercy  bring. 

2  There  is  a  battle  to  be  fought, 

An  upward  race  to  run, 
A  crown  of  glory  to  be  sought, 
A  victory  to  be  won. 
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3  The  shield  of  faith  repels  the  dart 

That  Satan's  hand  may  throw  ; 
His  arrow  cannot  reach  thy  heart, 
If  Christ  control  the  bow. 

4  The  glowing  lamp  of  prayer  will  light 

Thee  on  thy  anxious  road ; 
'Twill  keep  the  goal  of  heaven  in  sight, 
And  guide  thee  to  thy  God. 

5  0,  faint  not,  Christian,  for  thy  sighs 

Are  heard  before  his  throne  ; 
The  race  must  come  bsfore  the  prize. 
The  cross  before  the  crown. 

672.  S.    M.  Weslby. 

The  Christian  s  Warfare. 

1  SOLDIERS  of  Christ,  arise, 

And  gird  your  armor  on, 
Strong  in  the  strength  which  God  supplies 
Through  his  eternal  Son. 

2  Strong  in  the  Lord  of  hosts, 

And  in  his  mighty  power, 
Who  in  the  strength  of  Jesus  trusts 
Is  more  than  conqueror. 

3  Stand  then  in  his  great  might, 

With  all  his  strength  endued ; 
But  take  to  arm  you  for  the  fight 
The  panoply  of  God. 

4  From  strength  to  strength  go  on  ; 

Wrestle,  and  fight,  and  pray  ; 
Tread  all  the  powers  of  darkness  down. 
And  win  the  well-fought  day. 

t)  /  O ,  S.    M.  Montgomery. 

Encouragement  to  Faithfulness, 
1  OUR  Captain  leads  us  on  ; 
He  beckons  from  the  skies ; 
He  reaches  out  a  starry  crown, 
And  bids  us  take  the  prize. 
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2  "  Be  faithful  unto  death, 

Partake  my  victory, 
And  thou  shalt  wear  this  glorious  wrelath, 
And  thou  shalt  reign  with  me." 

3  "Who  conquer  in  his  might 

The  victor's  meed  receive  ; 
They  claim  a  kingdom  in  his  right, 
Which  God  will  freely  give. 

6?4  6s  &  5s.  anow. 

Be  firm  and  he  faithful. 

1  BE  firm  and  be  faithful ; 

Desert  not  the  right ; 
The  brave  become  bolder 

The  darker  the  night : 
Then  up  and  be  doing, 

Though  cowards  may  fail ; 
Thy  duty  pursuing, 

Dare  all,  and  prevail. 

2  If  scorn  be  thy  portion, 

If  hatred  and  loss. 
If  stripes  and  if  prisons, 

Hemember  the  cross  : 
Desert  life  or  treasure, 

But  never  the  right ; 
The  pain  shall  give  pleasure, 

And  God  shall  requite. 

675.  S.     M.  BULFINCH. 

The  Use  of  present  Opportunities, 

1  CHILDREN  of  light,  awake  ; 

At  Jesus'  call  arise, 
Forth  with  your  Leader  to  partake 
His  toils,  his  victories. 

2  Ye  must  not  idly  stand, 

His  sacred  voice  who  hear, 
Arm  for  the  strife  the  feeble  hand, 
The  holy  standard  rear. 
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3  Nought  doth  the  world  afford, 

But  toil  raust  be  the  price ; 
Wilt  thou  not,  servant  of  the  Lord, 
Then  toil  for  paradise  ? 

4  Awake,  ye  sons  of  light ; 

Strive  till  the  prize  be  won  ; 
Far  spent  already  is  the  night ; 
The  day  comes  brightening  on. 

676.  L.     M.  WATT3. 

Folly  of  envying  the  Prosperity  of  Sinners. 

1  LORD,  what  a  thoughtless  wretch  was  I, 

To  mourn,  and  murmur,  and  repine, 
Tc  see  the  wicked  placed  on  high. 
In  pride  and  robes  of  honor  shine. 

2  But  O,  their  end,  their  dreadful  end ! 

Thy  sanctuary  taught  me  so ; 
On  slippery  rocks  I  see  them  stand, 
And  fiery  billows  roll  below. 

3  Now  I  esteem  their  mirth  and  wine 

Too  dear  to  purchase  with  my  blood ; 
Lord,  'tis  enough  that  thou  art  mine, 
My  life,  my  portion,  and  my  God. 

677.  L.     M.  E.PLACB 

Christ's  Lamentation  over  Jerusalem* 

1  IN  robes  of  spring  was  nature  dressed, 
When  Jesus  to  Mount  Zion  came ; 
The  multitude  his  praise  confessed, 
And  sung  hosannas  to  his  name. 
i  Full  well  he  knew  the  sinful  state 
Of  those  who  had  refused  his  call ; 
Full  well  he  knew  the  dreadful  fate 
That  soon  must  on  that  city  fall. 
3  Thus  he  laments  their  awful  doom  : 

"  0,  hadst  thou  known,  in  this  thy  day, 
The  things  that  to  thy  peace  belong  — 
.  But  now  from  thee  have  passed  away." 
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4  Thus  let  each  saint  most  deeply  feel 
For  all  who  slight  the  gospel  now, 
Till  Christ  shall  his  free  grace  reveal, 
And  nations  to  his  sceptre  bow. 

678.  L.   M.  Kelli 

The  Bemembrance  of  Zion* 

1  0  ZION,  when  I  think  on  thee, 

I  wish  for  pinions  like  the  dove, 

And  mourn  to  think  that  I  should  be 

So  distant  from  the  place  I  love. 

2  A  captive  here,  and  far  from  home. 

For  Zion's  sacred  walls  I  sigh : 

Thither  the  ransomed  nations  come, 

And  see  the  Savior  eye  to  eye. 

3  While  here  I  walk  on  hostile  ground, 

The  few  that  I  can  call  my  friends, 
Are  like  myself  with  fetters  bound. 
And  weariness  our  steps  attends. 

4  But  we  shall  yet  behold  the  day 

When  Zion's  children  shall  return ; 
Our  sorrows  then  shall  flee  away, 
And  we  shall  never,  never  mourn, 

5  The  hope  that  such  a  day  will  come, 

Makes  e'en  the  captives'  portion  sweet ; 
Though  now  we  wander  far  from  home, 
In  Zion  soon  we  all  shall  meet. 

679.  I^-    ^^-  6  L.         Montgomery. 

Zio7i  in  Captivity, 

1  WHERE  Babylon's  broad  rivers  roll, 

In  exile  we  sat  down  to  weep, 
Foi'  thoughts  of  Zion  o'er  our  soul 

Came,  like  departed  joys,  in  sleep. 
Whose  forms  to  sad  remembrance  rise, 
Though  fled  forever  from  our  eyes. 

2  Our  harps  upon  the  willows  hung. 

Where,  worn  with  toil,  our  limbs  reclined ; 
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The  chords,  untuned  and  trembling,  rung, 
With  mournful  music,  on  the  wind, 

"While  foes,  insulting  o'er  our  wrongs, 

Cried,  "  Sing  us  one  of  Zion's  songs." 
3  How  can  we  sing  the  songs  we  love, 
Far  from  aur  own  delightful  land  ? 

If  I  prefer  thee  not  above 

My  chiefest  joy,  may  this  right  hand, 

Jerusalem,  forget  its  skill, 

My  tongue  be  dumb,  m}  pulse  be  still. 

680.  L.      M.  DODDRIDQH. 

Weeping  over  Simiers. 

1  ARISE,  my  tenderest  thoughts,  arise  ; 
Dissolve  in  grief,  my  streaming  eyes  ; 
And  thou,  my  heart,  with  anguish  feel 
Those  evils  which  thou  canst  not  heal. 

2  See  human  nature  sunk  in  shame  ; 
See  scandal  poured  on  Jesus'  name ; 
The  Father  wounded  through  the  Son, 
The  world  abused,  the  soul  undone. 

3  My  God,  I  feel  the  mournful  scene, 
And  yearn  with  grief  o'er  dying  men ; 
My  soul  in  travail  deep  shall  strive. 
Till  sinners  turn  to  Christ  and  live. 

4  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
And  melt  those  stony  hearts  with  love  ; 
Thy  own  all-saving  arm  employ. 

And  turn  these  drops  of  grief  to  joy. 

381.  C.     ]M.  Y.  G.  R  iMSEY. 

Sorroio  for  Sinners, 

1  DEAR  Lord,  I  see  how  sinful  men 

Thy  proffered  grace  abuse ; 
And  0,  the  wages  of  their  guilt 
My  soul  with  anguish  views. 

2  Thou,  thou  alone  hast  seen  my  tears, 

And  heard  my  constant  prayer, 
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For  those  whose  feet,  with  rapid  steps, 
Are  hastening  to  despair. 

3  They  spurn  thy  love,  defy  thy  law, 

And  live  devoid  of  fear : 
1  would  that  they  were  wise  to  see 
Destruction  drawing  near. 

4  Teach  thou  my  lips  such  words  of  power 

As  shall  their  spirits  move  ; 
Help  me  to  tell  how  just  thou  art, 
And  yet  how  full  of  love. 

5  And,  as  they  view  th'  avenging  sword, 

Help  them,  0  Lord,  to  flee, 
And,  in  the  shadow  of  thy  cross, 
To  make  their  peace  with  thee. 

082.  L-    ^^-  V.G.Ramsey. 

Sorroio  for  Zion. 

1  SIT  thou  in  sackcloth,  0  my  soul ; 

Before  thy  God  in  sorrow  bow ; 
For  captive  Zion  mourns  in  chains, 
With  ashes  on  her  crownless  brow. 

2  They  tell  me  that  her  fallen  walls 

And  broken  gates  in  ruin  lie  ; 

Her  holy  temple,  burned  with  fire, 

The  scorn  of  every  passer  by. 

3  Before  their  foes  her  children  fly, 

A  vanquished,  a  divided  band  ; 
On  every  wind  they  pour  their  sighs  ; 
They  drop  their  tears  in  every  land. 

4  For  Zion's  sake,  0  God,  arise ; 

Redeem  us  from  our  shame  and  fear ; 
Then  shall  our  foes  no  longer  say, 

"  Where  is  their  God  ? ''  when  thou  appear. 

083.  8s,  7s,  &  4.       V.  G.  Kamset. 

Zloii's  captive  Daughters. 

1  0  THAT  floods  of  bitter  waters 

From  my  weeping  eyes  might  flow, 
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Mourning  o'er  the  captive  daughters  i 

Of  my  people,  fallen  low  ! 

Fallen,  fallen ; 
Now  the  scorn  of  every  foe. 

2  Garments  radiant  as  the  morning, 

Pure,  she  wore  with  angel  grace  ; 
Love  and  truth  the  bright  adorning 
Of  her  fair  and  glorious  face : 

O,  how  fallen. 
That  her  beauties  leave  no  trace ! 

3  Self-destroyed  and  Heaven-forsaken, 

Ye  who  love  her,  weep  and  pray ; 
It  may  be  that  God  will  hearken 
To  our  crying  night  and  day, 

And  restore  her. 
Washing  all  her  guilt  away. 

684.  S.   M.  V.G.  Ramsey. 

Anxiety  for  Kindred  and  Friends* 

1  AN  awful  day  draws  near  ; 

A  storm  of  wrath  must  fall : 
O,  how  shall  those  I  love  appear 
Before  the  Judge  of  all ! 

2  The  path  of  death  they  choose, 

And  boldly  walk  therein  ; 
My  soul  with  deepest  sorrow  views 
Their  danger  and  their  sin. 

3  Careless  they  press  the  brink 

Of  infinite  despair ; 
Can  I  endure  to  see  them  sink 
In  hopeless  ruin  there  ? 

4  I  pour  unceasing  tears  ;    . 

By  day  and  night  I  cry  ; 
Almighty  Father,  hear  my  prayers, 
Nor  let  these  sinners  die. 
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685 


C.     M.  DODIRIDGB. 

Kindness  to  Christ's  Brethren, 

1  JESUS,  our  Lord,  how  rich  thy  grace  ! 

Thy  bounties  how  complete  ! 
How  shall  we  count  the  matchless  sum ! 
How  pay  the  mighty  debt ! 

2  High  on  a  throne  of  radiant  light 

Dost  thou  exalted  shine  ; 
What  can  our  poverty  bestow, 
When  all  the  worlds  are  thine  ? 

3  But  thou  hast  brethren  here  below, 

The  partners  of  thy  grace, 
And  wilt  confess  their  humble  names 
'  Before  thy  Father's  face. 

4  In  them  thou  mayst  be  clothed,  and  fed, 

And  visited,  and  cheered ; 
And  in  their  accents  of  distress 
■.  Our  Savior's  voice  is  heard. 

<   5  Thy  face,  with  reverence  and  with  love, 
We  in  thy  poor  would  see  ; 
O,  rather  let  us  beg  our  bread, 
Than  hold  it  back  from  thee. 

QqQ.  C.    M.  Doddridob 

Sympathy  icith  the  Distressed. 

1  FATHER  of  mercies,  send  thy  grace, 

All  powerful,  from  above, 
To  form  in  our  obedient  souls 
The  image  of  thy  love. 

2  O,  may  our  sympathizing  breasts 

That  generous  pleasure  know, 
Kindly  to  share  in  others'  joy, 
And  weep  for  others'  woe. 

3  When  the  most  helpless  sons  of  grief 

In  low  distress  are  laid. 
Soft  be  our  hearts  their  pains  to  feel, 
And  swift  our  hands  to  aid. 
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4  So  Jesus  looked  on  dying  men, 

When  throned  above  the  skies  ; 
And,  'midst  th'  embraces  of  thy  love, 
He  felt  compassion  rise. 

5  On  wings  of  love  the  Savior  flew, 

To  raise  us  from  the  ground, 
And  gave  the  richest  of  his  blood, 
A  balm  for  every  wound. 

687.  C.    M.  Watts. 

Kindness  to  the  Poor, 

1  HOW  blest  is  he  who  fears  the  Lord, 

And  follows  his  commands ; 
Who  lends  the  poor  without  reward, 
Or  gives  with  liberal  hands  ! 

2  As  pity  dwells  within  his  breast 

To  all  the  sons  of  need, 
So  God  shall  answer  his  request 

With  blessings  on  his  seed. 
8  In  times  of  danger  and  distress. 

Some  beams  of  light  shall  shine. 
To  show  the  world  his  righteousness, 

And  give  him  peace  divine. 
4  His  works  of  piety  and  love 

Remain  before  the  Lord  ; 
Sweet  peace  on  earth,  and  joys  above. 

Shall  be  his  sure  reward. 

688.  .  C.      M.  EED30MB. 

Tender  Regard  for  the  Pc>or. 

1  HAPPY,  forever  happy  he 

Whose  heart  is  cleansed  from  sin  ; 
His  life  is  from  reproaches  free, 
His  conscience  is  serene. 

2  Remote  from  anger,  noise,  and  strife, 

Submissive  and  resigned, 
He  leads  a  holy,  peaceful  life,  I       ■ 

Is  loved  of  all  mankind. 
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3  With  tender  pity  for  the  poor, 

He  hears  their  plaintive  cries, 
And,  out  of  his  increasing  store, 
Their  urgent  want  supphes. 

4  In  sickness  God  will  soothe  his  grief. 

And  be  his  constant  Friend  ; 

At  death  will  yield  him  kind  relief, 

And  crown  his  journey's  end. 

089.  L.    M.  Watts. 

Blessediiess  of  the  Righteous. 

1  BLEST  are  the  men  wdiose  mercies  move 
To  acts  of  kindness  and  of  love ; 

From  Christ,  the  Lord,  shall  they  obtain 
Like  sympathy  and  love  again. 

2  Blest  are  the  pure,  whose  hearts  are  clean, 
Who  never  tread  the  ways  of  sin  ; 

With  endless  pleasure  they  shall  see 
A  God  of  spotless  purity. 

3  Blest  are  the  men  of  peaceful  life. 
Who  quench  the  coals  of  growing  strife ; 
They  shall  be  called  the  heirs  of  bliss. 
The  sons  of  God  —  the  God  of  peace. 

4  Blest  are  the  faithful,  who  partake 
Of  pain  and  shame  for  Jesus'  sake  ; 
Their  souls  shall  triumph  in  the  Lord  ; 
Eternal  life  is  their  reward. 

690.  L.    M.  Watts. 

Active  Obedience, 

1  AWAKE,  my  zeal,  awake,  my  love, 

To  serve  my  Savior  here  below, 
Li  works  which  perfect  saints  above 
And  holy  angels  cannot  do. 

2  Awake,  my  charity,  and  feed 

The  hungry  soul,  and  clothe  the  poor ; 
In  heaven  are  found  no  sons  of  need ; 
There  all  these  duties  are  no  more. 
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3  Subdue  thy  passions,  O  my  soul ; 

Maintain  the  fight,  thy  work  pursue ; 
Daily  thy  rising  sins  control,  ' 

And  be  thy  victories  ever  new. 

4  The  land  of  triumph  lies  on  high ; 

There  are  no  foes  t'  encounter  there : 
Lord,  I  would  conquer  till  I  die. 
And  finish  all  the  glorious  war. 

5  Let  every  flying  hour  confess 

I  gain  thy  gospel  fresh  renown. 
And  when  my  life  and  labors  cease^ 
May  I  possess  the  promised  crown. 

Q  y  J^^  ,     C.    M.       Spirit  of  the  Psalms. 

Heavenly  Treasures, 

1  WITH  mines  of  wealth  are  sinners  poor, 

Unblessing  and  unblessed ; 
But  rich  the  man,  whate'er  his  store, 
Of  inward  peace  possessed. 

2  At  tender  pity's  urgent  call. 

His  mite  is  gladly  given  ; 
Though  poor  the  gift,  the  offering  small, 
Its  record  stands  in  heaven. 

3  Ne'er  shall  he  be  in  life  bereft 

Of  God's  protecting  care, 
Nor  yet  his  duteous  offspring  left 
Unsolaced  ills  to  bear. 

4  And  mark  the  Christian's  dying  hour — 

No  fears,  no  doubts  annoy  ; 
His  trust  is  in  his  Father's  power, 
His  end  is  peace  and  joy. 

692.  8s  &  7s.  (Peculiar.)  Anon. 

Leaving  a  Portion  for  the  Poor, 

1  WHEN  thy  harvest  yields  thee  pleasure. 
Thou  the  golden  sheaf  shalt  bind ; 
To  the  poor  belongs  the  treasure 
Of  the  scattered  ears  behind : 
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CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE  AND   LABORS. 

This  thy  God  ordains  to  bless 
The  widow  and  the  fatherless. 

2  When  thine  olive  plants,  increasing, 

Pour  their  plenty  o'er  the  plain, 
Grateful  thou  shalt  take  the  blessing, 

But  not  search  the  boughs  again  : 
This  thy  God  ordains  to  bless 
The  widow  and  the  fatherless. 

3  When  thy  favored  vintage,  flowing. 

Gladdens  thine  autumnal  scene. 
Own  the  bounteous  hand  bestowing. 

But  the  vines  the  poor  shall  glean  : 
So  thy  God  ordains  to  bless 
The  widow  and  the  fatherless. 


693 


C.    M.  W.  Croswell. 

Imitation  of  Chrisfs  Kindness. 

1  LORD,  lead  the  way  the  Savior  went, 

By  lane  and  cell  obscure, 
And  let  our  treasures  still  be  spent. 
Like  his,  upon  the  poor. 

2  Like  him,  through  scenes  of  deep  distress, 

Who  bore  the  world's  sad  weight. 
We,  in  their  gloomy  loneliness. 
Would  seek  the  desolate. 

3  For  thou  hast  placed  us  side  by  side 

In  this  wide  world  of  ill ; 
And  that  thy  followers  may  be  tried. 
The  poor  are  with  us  still. 

4  Small  are  the  offerings  we  can  make^ 

Yet  thou  hast  taught  us.  Lord, 
If  given  for  the  Savior's  sake. 
They  lose  not  their  reward. 

li.    M.  Steele. 

Example  of  the  Savior. 

1  AND  is  the  gospel  peace  and  love  ? 
So  kt  our  conversation  be ; 
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694. 


CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE   AND    LABORS. 

The  serpent  blended  with  the  dove, 
Wisdom  and  meek  simplicity. 

2  Whene'er  the  angry  passions  rise, 

And  tempt  our  thoughts  or  tongues  to  strife^ 
On  Jesus  let  us  fix  our  eyes  — 

Bright  pattern  of  the  Christian  life. 

3  0,  how  benevolent  and  kind  ! 

How  mild  !  how  reai  ly  to  forgive ! 
Be  this  the  temper  of  our  mind, 

And  his  the  rules  by  which  we  live. 
1    4  To  do  his  heavenly  Father's  will 

Was  his  employment  and  delight ; 
Humanity  and  holy  zeal 

Shone  through  his  life  divinely  bright. 
5  Dispensing  good  where'er  he  came, 

The  labors  of  his  life  were  love  ; 
If,  then,  we  love  our  Savior's  name, 

Then  let  us  our  relation  prove. 

695.  L.    M.  Eng.  Bap.  Coll. 

*'Who  we7it  about  doing  good.'' 

1  WHEN  Jesus  dwelt  in  mortal  clay, 
His  constant  works  from  day  to  day 
Were  miracles  of  power  and  grace, 
That  spread  salvation  through  our  race. 

2  Teach  us,  O  Lord,  to  keep  in  view 
Thy  pattern,  and  thy  steps  pursue  ; 
Let  alms  bestowed,  let  kindness  done, 
Be  witnessed  by  each  rolling  sun. 

3  He  to  no  noble  purpose  lives 

A¥ho  much  receives,  but  nothing  gives  ; 
Whom  none  can  love,  whom  none  can  thank, 
Creation's  blot,  creation's  blank. 

4  But  he  who  marks,  from  day  to  day, 
In  generous  acts  his  radiant  w;ay. 
Treads  the  same  path  the  Savior  trod  — • 
The  path  to  glory  and  to  God. 

387 


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696 


■^Bm 


L.   M.  ANOsr. 

Liberality  rewarded, 

1  HAPPY  the  man  whose  generous  heart 
Glows  with  the  living  flame  of  love, 

Who  freely  with  his  wealth  can  part, 
To  honor  Him  who  reigns  above. 

2  Ten  thousand  blessings  on  his  head 

From  heaven  shall  fall  as  gentle  dew, 
And  living  water,  living  bread, 

Sustain  him  all  life's  journey  through. 

3  "  Give,"  saith  the  Lord,  "  I  will  repay : 

The  silver  and  the  gold  are  mine  : 
Such  measure  as  ye  mete  to-day 
ril  measure  out  to  thee  and  thine." 

69?.  S.     M.  SiGOURNEY. 

Active  Piety, 

1  LABORERS  of  Christ,  arise, 

And  gird  you  for  the  toil ; 
The  dew  of  promise  from  the  skies 
Already  cheers  the  soil. 

2  Go  where  the  sick  recline. 

Where  mourning  hearts  deplore ; 
And  where  the  sons  of  sorrow  pine, 
Dispense  your  hallowed  lore. 

3  Urge,  with  a  tender  zeal. 

The  erring  child  along 
Where  peaceful  congregations  kneel. 
And  pious  teachers  throng. 
.4  Be  faith,  which  looks  above, 

With  prayer,  your  constant  guest, 
And  wrap  the  Savior's  changeless  love 
A  mantle  round  your  breast. 
5  So  shall  you  share  the  wealth 
That  earth  may  ne'er  despoil, 
And  the  blest  gospel's  saving  healt!i 
Repaj  your  arduous  toil. 
388 


CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE   AND    LABORS. 

698.  CM.  BOWDEN. 

Active  Benevolence. 

1  WHAT  shall  we  render,  bounteous  Lord, 

For  all  the  grace  we  see  ? 
Alas  !  the  goodness  man  can  yield 
Extendeth  not  to  thee. 

2  To  tents  of  woe,  to  beds  of  pain, 

Our  cheerful  feet  repair, 
And  with  the  gifts  thy  hand  bestows, 
Relieve  the  mourners  there. 

"3  The  widow's  heart  shall  sing  for  joy, 
The  orphan  shall  be  glad  ; 
The  hungering  soul  well  gladly  point 
To  Christ  the  living  bread. 

4  Thus  passing  through  the  vale  of  tears, 
May  our  example  shine. 
Till  others  learn  to  glorify 
Our  Father's  name  divine. 

699.  "^S.  Anon. 

Seeking  the  Lost. 

1  WHERE  the  lost  and  wretched  are. 
Where  they  stray  from  duty  far. 
Where  they  tread  the  brink  of  woe, 
There  our  willing  footsteps  go. 

2  There  we  pray,  and  plead,  and  weep, 
While,  alas  !  the  guilty  sleep  ; 
When  awakened  spirits  move. 
Then  we  speak  of  Jesus'  love. 

3  Lord,  our  help  on  thee  is  laid 
All  our  hope  is  from  thy  aid ; 
Crown  our  works  with  grace  divine , 
All  the  glory  will  be  thine. 

33  *  389 


CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE   AND   LABORS. 
iOO*  S'     M.  MONTGOMBRT. 

Active  Effort  to  do  Good, 

1  SOW  in  the  morn  thy  seed ; 

At  eve  hold  not  thy  hand ; 
To  doubt  and  fear  give  thou  no  heed ; 
Broadcast  it  o'er  the  land ;  — 

2  A:.d  duly  shall  appear, 

In  verdure,  beauty,  strength, 
The  tender  blade,  the  stalk,  the  ear, 
And  the  full  corn  at  length. 

3  Thou  canst  not  toil  in  vain  ; 

Cold,  heat,  and  moist,  and  dry, 
Shall  foster  and  mature  the  grain 
For  garners  in  the  sky. 

4  Thence,  when  the  glorious  end. 

The  day  of  God,  shall  come. 
The  angel  reapers  shall  descend. 
And  heaven  cry,  "  Harvest  homfe  I " 

JP'Ol.  8s    &    7s.        Chr.  Psalmist. 

Sowing  and  Reaping, 

1  HE  that  goeth  forth  with  weeping, 

Bearing  still  the  precious  seed, 
Never  tiring,  never  sleeping. 
All  his  labor  shall  succeed. 

2  Then  will  fall  the  rain  of  heaven. 

Then  the  sun  of  mercy  shine ; 
Precious  fruits  will  then  be  given. 
Through  an  influence  all  divine. 

3  Sow  thy  seed ;  be  never  weary. 

Nor  let  fears  thy  mind  employ  ; 
Be  the  prospect  ne'er  so  dreary, 
Thou  may  St  reap  the  fruits  of  joy. 

4  Lo,  the  scene  of  verdure  brightening ! 

See  the  rising  grain  appear  ; 
Look  again  ;  the  fields  are  whitening 
Sure  the  harvest  time  is  near. 
390 


CHRISTIAN   EXPEEIENCE   AND    LABORS. 

7*02.  L.   M.  Watts. 

Who  shall  dwell  with  God  ? 

1  WHO  shall  ascend  tlij  heavenly  place, 
Great  God,  and  dwell  before  thy  face  ? 
The  man  who  minds  religion  now, 
And  humbly  walks  with  God  below ;  — 

2  Whose  hands  are  pure,  whose  heart  is  clean ; 
Whose  lips  still  speak  the  thing  they  mean ; 
No  slanders  dwell  upon  his  tongue  ; 

He  hates  to  do  his  neighbor  wrong. 

3  He  loves  his  enemies,  and  prays 
For  those  who  curse  him  to  his  face  ; 
And  does  to  all  men  still  the  same 
That  he  would  hope  or  wish  from  them. 

4  Yet  when  his  holiest  works  are  done, 
His  soul  depends  on  grace  alone ; 
This  is  the  man  thy  face  shall  see. 
And  dwell  forever.  Lord,  with  thee. 

/(Jq,  C.    M.  Doddridgb. 

Gratitude  and  Hope, 

1  MY  soul,  triumphant  in  the  Lord, 

Proclaim  thy  joys  abroad. 
And  march  with  holy  vigor  on, 
Supported  by  thy  God. 

2  Through  every  winding  maze  of  life 

His  hand  has  been  my  guide ; 
And  in  his  long-experienced  care 
My  heart  shall  still  confide. 

3  His  grace  through  all  the  desert  flows, 

An  unexhausted  stream ; 
That  grace,  on  Zion's  sacred  mount, 
Shall  be  my  endless  theme. 

4  Beyond  thd  choicest  joys  of  time, 

Thy  courts  on  earth  I  love  ; 
But  0, 1  burn  with  strong  desire 
To  dwell  with  thee  above. 
391 


PRAYER   AND    WATCHFULNESS. 

There,  joined  with  all  the  shining  band, 

My  soul  would  thee  adore, 
A  pillar  in  thy  temple  fixed, 

To  be  removed  no  more. 


PEAYER  AND  WATCHFULNESS. 

IP' 04.  C.    M.  Montgomery. 

Prayer. 

1  PRAYER  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire, 

Unuttered  or  expressed, 
The  motion  of  a  hidden  fire, 
That  trembles  in  the  breast. 

2  Prayer  is  the  burden  of  a  sigh, 

The  falling  of  a  tear, 
The  upward  glancing  of  an  eye, 
When  none  but  God  is  near. 

3  Prayer  is  the  simplest  form  of  speech 

That  infant  lips  can  try ; 
Prayer,  the  sublimest  strains  that  reach 
The  Majesty  on  high. 

4  Prayer  is  the  Christian's  vital  breath, 

The  Christian's  native  air, 
His  watchword  at  the  gate  of  death ; 
He  enters  heaven  with  prayer. 

/{jO.  C.     M.  MONTGOMEBT, 

Prayer, 

1  PRAYER  is  the  contrite  sinner's  voice, 

Returning  from  his  ways, 
While  angels  in  their  songs  rejoice, 
And  cry,  "  Behold,  he  prays." 

2  The  saints  in  prayer  appear  as  one 

In  word,  and  deed,  and  mind, 
892 


PRAYER  AND    WATCHFULNESS. 

While  with  the  Father  and  the  Son 
Sweet  fellowship  they  find. 

3  Not  prayer  is  made  on  earth  alone  ; 

The  Holy  Spirit  pleads  ; 
And  Jesus,  on  th'  eternal  throne, 
For  sinners  intercedes. 

4  0  Thou,  by  whom  we  come  to  God, 

The  life,  the  truth,  the  way, 
The  path  of  prayer  thyself  hast  trod; 
Lord,  teach  us  how  to  pray. 

•     706.  C.    M.  Beddomi, 

Prayer. 

1  PRAYER  is  the  breath  of  God  in  man, 

Returning  whence  it  came  ; 
Love  is  the  sacred  fire  within. 
And  prayer  the  rising  flame. 

2  It  gives  the  burdened  spirit  ease. 

And  soothes  the  troubled  breast, 
Yields  comfort  to  the  mourners  here, 
And  to  the  weary  rest. 

3  When  God  inclines  the  heart  to  pray, 

He  hath  an  ear  to  hear ; 
To  him  there's  music  in  a  sigh. 
And  beauty  in  a  tear. 

4  The  humble  suppliant  cannot  fail 

To  have  his  wants  supplied. 

Since  He  for  sinners  intercedes 

Who  once  for  sinners  died. 

70?.  lls&lOs.  Spir.  Songs. 

Livitatlo7i  to  the  Mercy  Seat, 

i  COME,  ye  disconsolate,  where'er  ye  languish. 
Come  to  the  mercy  S3at,  fervently  kneel; 
Here  bring  your  wounded  hearts,  here  tell  your 
anguish  ; 
Earth  hjis  no  sorrow  that  Heaven  cannot  heal. 
393 


PRAYER   AND   WATCHFULNESS. 

2  Joy  of  tlie  desolate,  light  of  the  straying, 

Hope  of  the  penitent,  fadeless  and  pure, 
Here  speaks  the  Comforter,  tenderly  saying, 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  Heaven  cannot  cure. 

3  Here  see  the  bread  of  life ;  see  waters  flowing 

Forth  from  the  throne  of  God,  pure  from  above ; 
Come  to  the  feast  of  love  ;  come,  ever  knowing 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  but  Heaven  can  remove. 

708.  C.  H.  M  anoj.. 

Co?ne;  let  us  pray. 

1  COME,  let  us  pray  ;  'tis  sweet  to  feel 

That  God  himself  is  near  ; 
That,  while  we  at  his  footstool  kneel, 

His  mercy  deigns  to  hear : 
Though  sorrows  cloud  life's  dreary  way, 
This  is  our  solace  ;  let  us  pray. 

2  Come,  let  us  pray  ;  the  burning  brow. 

The  heart  oppressed  with  care, 
And  all  the  woes  that  throng  us  now, 

Will  be  relieved  by  prayer  : 
Jesus  will  smile  our  griefs  away ; 
O,  glorious  thought ;  come,  let  us  pray. 

3  Come,  let  us  pray  ;  the  sin-sick  soul 

Her  weight  of  guilt  must  feel ; 
But  hark  !  the  glorious  tidings  roll. 

Whilst  here  we  humbly  kneel :  , 

Jesus  will  wash  that  guilt  away,  • 
f'  And  pardon  grant ;  then  let  us  pray 

4  Come,  let  us  pray  ;  the  mercy  seat 

Invites  the  fervent  prayer, 
And  Jesus  ready  stands  to  greet 

The  contrite  spirit  there  : 
O,  loiter  not,  nor  longer  stay 
From  Him  who  loves  us  ;  let  us  pray. 
394 


PRATER   AND    WATCHFULNESS. 

T'OO.  CM.  COBBIK. 

A  Throne  of  Grace* 

1  A  THRONE  of  grace  !  then  let  us  go 

And  offer  up  our  prayer ; 
A  gracious  -God  will  mercy  show 
To  all  that  worship  there. 

2  A  throne  of  grace !  0,  at  that  throne 

Our  knees  have  often  bent ; 
And  God  has  showered  his  blessings  down 
As  often  as  we  went. 

3  A  throne  of  grace  !  rejoice,  ye  saints  ; 

That  throne  is  open  still ; 
To  God  unbosom  your  complaints, 
And  then  inquire  his  will. 

4  A  throne  of  grace  we  yet  shall  need 

Long  as  we  draw  our  breath, 
A  Savior,  too,  to  intercede, 
Till  we  are  changed  by  death. 

5  The  throne  of  glory  then  shall  glow 

With  beams  from  Jesus'  face. 
And  we  no  longer  want  shall  know, 
Nor  need  a  throne  of  grace. 

/XO.  S*    ^'  Newton. 

Coming  boldly  to  the  Throne  of  Grace, 

1  BEHOLD  the  throne  of  grace! 

The  promise  calls  us  near ;  i     •  t-i 

There  Jesus  shows  a  smiling  face, 
And  waits  to  answer  prayer. 

2  That  rich  atoning  blood. 

Which  sprinkled  round  we  see, 
Provides  for  those  who  come  to  God 
An  all-prevailing  plea. 

3  Thine  image,  Lord,  bestow, 

Thy  presence  and  thy  love  ; 

We  ask  to  serve  thee  here  below, 

And  reign  with  thee  above. 


PRAYER  AND    WATCHFULNESS. 

4  Teach  us  to  live  by  faith  ; 

Conform  our  will  to  thioe  ; 
Let  us  victorious  be  in  death, 
And  then  in  glory  shine. 

5  If  thou  these  blessings  give, 

And  wilt  our  portion  be, 
All  worldly  joys  we'll  cheerful  leave, 
And  find  our  heaven  in  thee. 


711 


712 


C.    M.  Anon. 

Secret  Prayer, 

1  SWEET  is  the  prayer  whose  holy  stream 

In  earnest  pleading  flows  ; 
Devotion  dwells  upon  the  theme, 
And  warm  and  warmer  glows. 

2  Faith  grasps  the  blessing  she  desires ; 

Hope  points  the  upward  gaze  ; 
And  love,  celestial  love,  inspires 
The  eloquence  of  praise. 

3  But  sweeter  far  the  still  small  voice. 

Unheard  by  human  ear. 
When  God  has  made  the  heart  rejoice. 
And  dried  the  bitter  tear. 

4  No  accents  flow,  no  words  ascend ; 

All  utterance  faileth  there ; 
But  sainted  spirits  comprehend. 
And  God  accepts  the  prayer. 

L.    M.  Steele. 

Breathing  after  God, 

WHEEE  is  my  God?  does  he  retire 

Beyond  the  reach  of  humble  sighs  ? 
Are  these  weak  breathings  of  desire 

Too  languid  to  ascend  the  skies  ? 
He  hears  the  breathings  of  desire  ; 

The  weak  petition,  if  sincere, 
Is  not  forbidden  to  aspire. 

And  hope  to  reach  his  gracious  ear. 
396 


PBAYER  AND   WATCHFULNESS. 

3  Look  up,  my  soul,  with  cheerful  eye ; 

See  where  the  great  Redeemer  stands, 
The  glorious  Advocate  on  high, 

With  precious  incense  in  his  hands. 

4  He  sweetens  every  humble  groan ; 

He  recommends  each  broken  prayer ; 
Eecline  thy  hope  on  him  alone, 

Whose  power  and  love  forbid  despair. 

713.  S.   M.  SAcLTBica. 

Morning  Prayer  Meeting* 

1  HOW  sweet  the  melting  lay 

Which  breaks  upon  the  ear, 

When,  at  the  hour  of  rising  day, 

Christians  unite  in  prayer  ! 

2  The  breezes  waft  their  cries 
Up  to  Jehovah's  throne  ; 

He  listens  to  their  humble  sighs. 
And  sends  his  blessings  down. 
8  So  Jesus  rose  to  pray 

Before  the  morning  light ; 
Once  on  the  chilling  mount  did  stay, 
And  wrestle  all  the  night. 
4  Glory  to  God  on  high, 

Wlio  sends  his  blessings  down 
To  rescue  souls  condemned  to  die,  V 

And  make  his  people  one. 

714.  7s  &  6s.         Edin.  Lit.  Rev. 

Pray  without  ceasing, 

1  GO  when  the  morning  shineth. 
Go  when  the  noon  is  bright, 
Go  when  the  eve  declineth. 
Go  in  the  hush  of  night ; 
Go  with  pure  mind  and  feeling, 
Fling  earthly  thought  away, 
And,  in  thy  closet  kneeling. 
Do  thou  in  secret  pray. 
.    U  397 


PRAYER   AND    WATCHFULNESS. 

2  Eemember  all  wlio  love  thee, 

All  who  are  loved  by  thee ; 
Pray,  too,  for  those  who  hate  thee, 

If  any  such  there  be  ; 
Then  for  thyself,  in  meekness, 

A  blessing  humbly  claim. 
And  blend  with  each  petition 

Thy  great  Redeemer's  name. 

3  Or,  if  'tis  e'er  denied  thee 

In  solitude  to  pray. 
Should  holy  thoughts  come  o'er  thee 

When  friends  are  round  thy  way, 
E'en  then  the  silent  breathing, 

Thy  spirit  raised  above. 
Will  reach  his  throne  of  glory, 

Where  dwells  eternal  love. 

4  0,  not  a  joy  or  blessing 

With  this  can  we  compare  — 
The  grace  our  Father  gave  us 

To  pour  our  souls  in  prayer : 
Whene'er  thou  pin'st  in  sadness, 

Before  his  footstool  fall ; 
Remember,  in  thy  gladness. 

His  love  who  gave  thee  all. 


715. 


S.     M.  MONTOOMERY. 

The  Lord's  Prayer* 

1  OUR  heavenly  Father,  hear 

The  prayer  we  offer  now  : 
Thy  name  be  hallowed  far  and  near  ; 
To  thee  all  nations  bow. 

2  Thy  kingdom  come  ;  thy  will 

On  earth  be  done  in  love, 
As  saints  and  seraphim  fulfil 
Thy  perfect  law  above. 

8  Our  daily  bread  supply, 

While  by  thy  word  we  live  ; 


PRAYER   AND    WATCHFULNESS. 

The  guilt  of  our  iniquity 
Forgive  as  we  forgive. 

4  From  dark  temptation's  power 

Our  feeble  hearts  defend ; 
Deliver  in  the  evil  hour, 
And  guide  us  to  the  end. 

5  Thine,  then,  forever  be 

Glory  and  power  divine  ; 
The  sceptre,  throne,  and  majesty 
Of  heaven  and  earth  are  thine. 

716.  CM.  JCDSON. 

Lord*s  Prayer, 

1  OUR  Father,  God,  who  art  in  heaven, 

All  hallowed  be  thy  name  ; 
Thy  kingdom  come ;  thj  will  be  done 
In  heaven  and  earth  the  same. 

2  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread ; 

And  as  we  those  forgive 
Who  sin  against  us,  so  may  we 
Forgiving  grace  receive. 

3  Into  temptation  lead  us  not ; 

From  evil  set  us  free  ; 
And  thine  the  kingdom,  thine  the  power, 
And  glory,  ever  be. 

717.  C.   M.  RippoN's  Coll. 

Secret  Prayer. 

1  FATHER  divine,  thy  piercing  eye 

Sees  through  the  darkest  night ; 
In  deep  retirement  thou  art  nigh, 
With  heart-discerning  sight. 

2  There  may  that  piercing  eye  survey 

My  duteous  homage  paid. 
With  every  morning's  dawning  ray, 
And  every  evening's  shade. 

3  0,  let  thy  own  celestial  fire 

The  incense  still  inflame  ; 


PRAYER   AND    WATCHFULNESS. 

While  my  warm  vows  to  thee  aspire, 
Through  my  Redeemer's  name. 
4  So  shall  the  visits  of  thy  love 
My  soul  in  secret  bless  ; 

So  shalt  thou  deign  in  worlds  above 
Thy  sup]3lzant  to  confess. 

/  J[  O .  C.    M.         Campbell's  ColIh 

Watch  and  pray, 

1  THE  Savior  bids  us  watch  and  pray, 

Through  life's  brief,  fleeting  hour, 
And  gives  the  Spirit's  quickening  ray 
To  those  who  seek  his  power. 

2  The  Savior  bids  us  watch  and  pray, 

Maintain  a  warrior's  strife  ; 
Help,  Lord,  to  hear  thy  voice  to-day ; 
Obedience  is  <5ur  life. 

3  The  Savior  bids  us  watch  and  pray  ; 

For  soon  the  hour  will  come 
That  calls  us  from  the  earth  away 
To  our  eternal  home. 

4  0  Savior,  we  would  watch  and  prayi 

And  hear  thy  sacred  voice. 
And  walk,  as  thou  hast  marked  the  way, 
To  heaven's  eternal  joys. 

719.  S.   M.  Heath. 

Watchfulness  and  Prayer  inculcated* 

1  MY  soul,  be  on  thy  guard  ; 

Ten  thousand  foes  arise ; 
The  hosts  of  sin  are  pressing  hard 
To  draw  thee  from  the  skies. 

2  0,  watch,  and  fight,  and  pray ; 

The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er ; 
Renew  it  boldly  every  day, 
And  help  divine  implore. 

3  Ne'er  think  the  victory  won, 

Nor  lay  thine  armor  down : 
400 


PKATER   AND    WATCHFULNESS- 

Thy  arduous  work  will  not  be  done 
Till  thou  obtain  thy  crown. 

4  Fight  on,  my  soul,  till  death 
Shall  bring  thee  to  thy  Grod  ; 
He'll  take  thee,  at  thy  parting  breath, 
To  his  divine  abode. 

1720.  L.    M.   6  L.  Wesley, 

Circumspection. 

1  WATCHED  by  the  world's  malignant  eye, 

Who  load  us  with  reproach  and  shame, 
As  servants  of  the  Lord  most  high, 

As  zealous  for  his  glorious  name, 
We  ought  in  all  his  paths  to  move 
With  holy  fear  and  humble  love. 

2  That  wisdom,  Lord,  on  us  bestow. 

From  every  evil  tQ  depart ; 
To  stop  the  mouth  of  every  foe. 

While,  upright  both  in  life  and  heart, 
The  proofs  of  godly  fear  we  give. 
And  show  them  how  the  Christians  live. 

721.  C.     M.  STEH* 

Succor  implored  in  spiritual  Conflicts* 

1  ALAS  !  what  hourly  dangers  rise  ! 

What  snares  beset  my  way  ! 
To  Heaven,  O,  let  me  lift  mine  eyes, 
And  hourly  watch  and  pray. 

2  How  oft  my  mournful  thoughts  complain, 

And  melt  in  flowing  tears  ! 
My  weak  resistance,  ah,  how  vain  ! 
How  strong  my  foes  and  fears  ! 

3  O  gracious  God,  in  whom  I  live, 

My  feeble  efforts  aid ; 
Help  me  to  watch,  and  pray,  and  strive, 
Though  tremblmg  and  afraid. 
34*  401 


PRATER   AND    WATCHFULNESS. 

4  0,  keep  me  in  thy  heavenly  way, 

And  bid  the  tempter  flee ; 

And  let  me  never,  never  stray 

From  happiness  ana  .l:«e. 

722.  c-  M.  watxb. 

Guarding  our  Speech. 

1  THUS  I  resolved  before  the  Lord  — 

"  Now  will  I  watch  my  tongue, 
Lest  I  let  slip  one  sinful  word, 
Or  do  my  neighbor  wrong." 

2  If  I  am  e'er  constrained  to  stay 

With  men  of  lives  profane, 
ril  set  a  double  guard  that  day, 
Nor  let  my  talk  be  vain. 

3  I'll  scarce  allow  my  lips  to  speak 

The  pious  thoughts  I  feel ; 
Lest  scoffers  should  th'  occasion  take 
To  mock  my  holy  zeal. 

4  Yet  if  some  proper  hour  appear, 

I'll  not  be  overawed. 
But  let  the  scoffmg  sinners  hear 
That  I  can  speak  for  God. 

723.  S.    M.  Weslei 

Prayer  and  Watchfulness* 

1  A  CHARGE  to  keep  I  have, 

A  God  to  glorify  ; 
A  never-dying  soul  to  save, 

And  fit  it  for  the  sky ; 
To  serve  the  present  age ; 

My  calling  to  fulfil : 
0,  may  it  all  my  powers  engage. 

To  do  my  Master's  will. 

2  Arm  me  with  jealous  care. 

As  in  thy  sight  to  live  ; 
And  0,  thy  servant.  Lord,  prepare, 
A  strict  account  to  give ; 
402 


CHRISTIAN    GRACES. 

Help  me  to  watcli  and  pray, 
And  on  thyself  rely, 

Assured  if  I  my  trust  betray, 
I  shall  forerer  die. 


CHRIS  n AN   GRACES. 

724.  C.    M.  Watts. 

Faith  the  Evidence  of  Things  not  seen, 

1  FAITH  is  the  brightest  evidence 

Of  things  beyond  our  sight ; 
It  pierces  through  the  veil  of  sense. 
And  dwells  in  heavenly  light. 

2  It  sets  time  past  in  present  view, 

Brings  distant  prospects  home, 
Of.  things  a  thousand  years  ago, 
Or  thousand  years  to  come. 

3  By  faith  we  know  the  world  was  made 

By  God's  almighty  word  ; 
We  know  the  heavens  and  earth  shall  fade, 
And  be  again  restored. 

4  Abra'am  obeyed  the  Lord's  command, 

From  his  own  country  driven  ; 
By  faith  he  sought  a  promised  land, 
But  found  his  rest  in  heaven. 

5  Thus  through  life's  pilgrimage  we  stray, 

The  promise  in  our  eye ; 
By  faith  we  walk  the  narrow  way 
That  leads  to  joy  on  high. 

725.  S.     M.  BEDDOXr. 

Office  of  Faith, 

1  FAITH  is  a  precious  grace. 
Where'er  it  is  bestowed ; 
403 


726 


CrRISTIAN   GRACES. 

It  boasts  a  high,  celestial  birth, 
And  is  the  gift  of  God. 

2  Jesus  it  owns  as  King, 
And  all-atoning  Priest ; 

Its  claims  no  merit  of  its  own, 
But  looks  for  all  in  Christ. 

3  To  Mm  it  leads  the  soul, 
When  filled  with  deep  distress, 

Flies  to  the  fountain  of  his  blood. 
And  trusts  his  righteousness. 

S.    H.    M.      Cim.  Watchmak. 
Excellency  of  Faith. 

1  FAITH  is  the  Christian's  prop, 

Whereon  his  sorrows  lean ; 
It  is  the  substance  of  his  hope, 

His  proof  of  things  unseen ; 
It  is  the  anchor  of  his  soul 
When  tempests  rage  and  billows  roll. 

2  Faith  is  the  polar  star 

That  guides  the  Christian's  way, 
Directs  his  wanderings  from  afar 

To  realms  of  endless  day  ; 
It  points  the  course,  vv^here'er  he  roams, 
And  safely  leads  the  pilgrim  home. 

3  Faith  is  the  rainbow's  form 

Hung  on  the  brow  of  heaven, 
The  glory  of  the  passing  storm, 

The  pledge  of  mercy  given ; 
It  is  the  bright,  triumphal  arch. 
Through  which  the  saints  to  glory  march. 

727.  S.    M.  Noel's  OoLL. 

Living  by  Faith. 

1  IF  on  a  quiet  sea 

Towards  heaven  we  calmly  sail, 
With  grateful  hearts,  O  God,  to  thee, 
We'll  own  the  favoring  gale. 
404 


CHRISTIAN    GRACES. 

2  But  should  the  surges  rise, 

And  rest  delay  to  come, 
Blest  be  the  sorrow,  kind  the  storm, 
Which  drives  us  nearer  home. 

3  Soon  shall  our  doubts  and  fears 

All  yield  to  thy  control ; 
Thy  tender  mercies  shall  illume 
The  midnight  of  the  soul. 

4  Teach  us,  in  every  state, 

To  make  thy  will  our  own, 
And,  when  the  joys  of  sense  depart, 
To  live  by  faith  alone. 

?28.  C.   M.  Bath  Com. 

Prayer  for  strong  Faith, 

1  0  FOU  a  faith  that  will  not  shrink. 

Though  pressed  by  every  foe  ; 
That  will  not  tremble  on  the  brink 
Of  any  earthly  woe  ;  — 

2  That  will  not  murmur  nor  complain 

Beneath  the  chastening  rod. 

But,  in  the  hour  of  grief  or  pain. 

Will  lean  upon  its  G  od  ;  — 

3  A  faith  that  shines  more  bright  and  clear 

When  tempests  rage  without ; 

That  when  in  danger  knows  no  fear, 

In  darkness  feels  no  doubt ;  — 

4  That  bears  unmoved  the  world's  dread  frown, 

Nor  heeds  its  scornful  smile  ; 

'  That  seas  of  trouble  cannot  drown, 

Nor  Satan's  arts  beguile  ;  — 

5  A  faith  that  keeps  the  narrow  way 

Till  life's  last  hour  is  fled. 
And  with  a  pure  and  heavenly  ray 
Lights  up  a  dying  bed  ! 
405 


CHRISTIAN   GRACES. 

6  Lord,  give  us  such  a  faith  as  this, 
And  then,  whate'er  may  come. 
We'll  taste,  e'en  here,  the  hallowed  bliss 
Of  an  eternal  home. 

729.  C.    M.  Steele. 

Faith  in  Joys  unseen* 

1  O,  COULD  our  thoughts  and  wishes  fly, 

Above  these  gloomy  shades, 
To  those  bright  worlds  beyond  the  sky, 
Which  sorrow  ne'er  invades  ! 

2  There  joys,  unseen  by  mortal  eyes. 

Or  reason's  feeble  ray. 
In  ever-blooming  prospects  rise. 
Unconscious  of  decay. 

3  Lord,  send  a  beam  of  light  divine. 

To  guide  our  upward  aim  ; 

With  one  reviving  touch  of  thine 

Our  languid  hearts  inflame. 

4  O,  then,  on  faith's  sublimest  wing, 

Our  ardent  hope  shall  rise 
,  To  those  bright  scenes,  where  pleasures  spring, 

Lnmortal,  in  the  skies. 

?'30.  L.   M.  Watts. 

Walking  by  Faith, 

I     1  'TIS  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come 

I  We  walk  through  deserts  dark  as  night ; 

'         Till  we  arrive  at  heaven,  our  home, 

Faith  is  our  guide,  and  faith  our  light. 

2  The  want  of  sight  she  well  supplies  ; 

She  makes  the  pearly  gates  appear ;    • 
I  Far  into  distant  worlds  she  pries. 

And  brings  eternal  glories  near. 

3  With  joy  we  tread  the  desert  through, 

While  faith  inspires  a  heavenly  ray, 
Though  lions  roar,  and  tempests  blow, 
And  rocks  and  dangers  fill  the  way. 
406 


I 


CHRISTIAN    GRACES. 

4:  So  Abra'am,  by  divine  command, 

Left  his  own  house  to  walk  with  God ; 
His  faith  beheld  the  promised  land, 
And  fired  his  zeal  alonpj  the  road. 


731. 


C.    M.  Watts. 

A  living  Faith, 

1  MISTAKEN  souls,  that  dream  of  heaven, 

And  make  their  empty  boast 

Of  inward  joys, -and  sins  forgiven, 

Wliile  they  are  slaves  to  lust. 

2  How  vain  are  fancy's  airy  flights, 

If  faith  be  cold  and  dead ! 

None  but  a  living  power  unites 

To  Christ,  the  living  Head. 

3  'Tis  faith  that  purifies  the  heart ; 

'Tis  faith  that  works  by  love ; 

That  bids  all  sinful  joys  depart, 

And  lifts  the  thoughts  above. 

4  This  faith  shall  every  fear  control 

By  its  celestial  power. 
With  holy  triumph  fill  the  soul 
In  death's  approaching  hour. 

C.     M.  TURNEB. 

Power  of  Faith, 

1  FAITH  adds  new  charms  to  earthly  bliss, 

And  saves  us  from  its  snares  ; 
It  yields  support  in  all  our  toils. 
And  softens  all  our  cares. 

2  The  wounded  conscience  knows  its  power 

The  healing  balm  to  give  ; 
That  balm  the  saddest  heart  can  cheer, 
And  make  the  dying  live. 

3  Unveiling  wide  the  heavenly  world. 

Where  endless  pleasures  reign, 
It  bids  us  seek  our  portion  there, 
Nor  bids  us  seek  in  vain. 
407 


732 


CHRISTIAN   GRACES. 

*    4  Faith  shows  the  promise  fully  sealed 
With  our  Redeemer's  blood ; 
It  helps  our  feeble  hope  to  rest 
Upon  a  faithful  God. 
.  5  There,  still  unshaken,  would  we  rest, 
Till  this  frail  body  dies. 
And  then,  on  faith's  triumphant  wing, 
To  endless  glory  rise. 

?'33.  C.  M.  Hawley. 

The  Hope,  the  Star,  the  Voice, 

1  THERE  is  a  hope,  a  blessed  hope, 

More  precious  and  more  bright 
Than  all  the  joyless  mockery 
The  world  esteems  delight. 

2  There  is  a  star,  a  lovely  star. 

That  hghts  the  darkest  gloom. 
And  sheds  a  peac.eful  radiance  o'er 

The*  prospects  of  the  tomb. 
B  There  is  a  voice,  a  cheering  voice, 

That  lifts  the  soul  above. 
Dispels  the  painful,  anxious  doubt, 

And  whispers,  "God  is  love." 
^  That  voice  aloud  from  Calvary's  height 

Proclaims  the  soul  forgiven  ; 
That  star  is  revelation's  light ; 

That  hope,  the  hope  of  heaven. 

7'^i.  C.    M.  Sidney. 

Hope. 

1  BORNE  o'er  the  ocean's  stormy  wave. 

The  beacon's  light  appears. 
When  yawns  the  seaman's  watery  grave, 
And  his  lone  bosom  cheers. 

2  Then,  should  the  raging  ocean  foam, 

His  heart  shall  dauntless  prove. 
To  reach,  secure,  his  cherished  home, 
The  haven  of  his  love. 

408 


CHETSTIAN    GRACES. 

3  So,  when  the  soul  is  wrapped  in  gloom, 

To  worldly  grief  a  prey, 
Thy  beams,  blest  Hope,  beyond  the  tomb, 
Illume  the  pilgrim's  way. 

4  0,  still,  though  sorrow's  rayless  night 

O'ershade  our  worldly  way. 
May  pure  Religion's  holy  light 
Shine  with  o'erpowering  ray. 

735.  CM  Anon. 

Hope  of  Reimion  above, 

1  WHEN  floating  on  life's  troubled  sea, 

By  storms  and  tempests  driven, 
Hope,  with  her  radiant  finger,  points 
•  To  brighter  scenes  in  heaven. 

2  She  bids  the  storms  of  life  to  cease, 

The  troubled  breast  be  calm ; 
And  in  the  wounded  heart  she  pours 
Religion's  healing  balm. 

3  Her  hallowed  influence  cheers  life's  hours 

Of  sadness  and  of  gloom  ; 
She  guides  us  through  this  vale  of  tears. 
To  joys  beyond  the  tomb. 

4  And  when  our  fleeting  days  are  o'er. 

And  life's  last  hour  draws  near. 
With  still  unwearied  wing  she  hastes 
To  wipe  the  falling  tear. 

5  She  bids  the  anguished  heart  rejoice  : 

Though  earthly  ties  are  riven, 
We  still  may  hope  to  meet  again 
In  yonder  peaceful  heaven. 

736.  L-    M.  Watts. 

Love  to  God  and  our  Neighbor, 

1  THUS  saith  the  first,  the  great  command : 
"Let  all  thy  inward  powers  unite 
To  love  thy  Maker  and  thy  God 
With  utmost  vigor  and  delight. 
35  409 


CHRISTIAN   GRACES. 

2  "  Then  shall  thy  neighbor  next  in  place 

Share  thine  affections  and  esteem ; 
And  let  thy  kindness  to  thyself 
Measure  and  rule  thy  love  to  him." 

3  This  is  the  sense  that  Moses  spoke  ; 

This  did  the  prophets  preach  and  prove 
For  want  of  this  the  law  is  broke, 
And  the  whole  law's  fulfilled  by  love. 

4  But  0,  how  base  our  passions  are  ! 

How  cold  our  charity  and  zeal ! 
Lord,  fill  our  souls  with  heavenly  fire, 
Or  we  shall  ne'er  perform  thy  will. 

7S7.  L-  M.  bro.^-b. 

Zjove  to  all  Mankind. 

1  O  GOD,  my  Father  and  my  King, 
Of  all  I  have  or  hope  the  Spring, 
Send  down  thy  Spirit  from  above, 
And  fiU  my  heart  with  heavenly  love. 

2  May  I  from  every  act  abstain 
That  hurts  or  gives  another  pain, 
And  bear  a  sympathizing  part 
Whene'er  I  meet  a  wounded  heart. 

3  And  let  my  neighbor's  prosperous  state 
A  mutual  joy  in  me  create  ; 

His  virtuous  triumph  let  me  join  ; 
His  peace  and  happiness  be  mine. 

4  And  though  my  neighbor's  hate  I  prove, 
Still  let  me  vanquish  hate  with  love, 
And  every  secret  wish  suppress 

That  would  abridge  his  happiness. 

b  Let  love  through  all  my  conduct  shine, 
An  image  fair,  though  faint,  of  thine ; 
Thus  let  me  his  disciple  prove 
Whd  came  to  manifest  thy  love. 

410 


CHRISTIAN   GEACES. 

7'38.  C.  M.   .  Watts. 

Charity* 

1  LET  Pharisees,  of  high  esteem. 

Their  faith  and  zeal  declare  ; 
All  their  religion  is  a  dream, 
If  love  be  wanting  there. 

2  Love  sujBfers  long  with  patient  eye. 

Nor  is  provoked  in  haste  ; 

She  lets  the  present  injury  die, 

And  long  forgets  the  past. 

3  §he  ne'er  desires  nor  seeks  to  know 
»    The  scandals  of  the  time, 

Nor  looks  with  pride  on  those  below, 
Nor  envies  those  who  climb. 

4  She  lays  her  own  advantage  by, 

To  seek  her  neighbor's  good  : 
So  God's  own  Son  came  down  to  die. 
And  bought  our  lives  with  blood. 

5  Love  is  the  grace  that  keeps  her  power 

Li  all  the  realms  above  ; 
There  faith  and  hope  are  known  no  more, 
But  saints  forever  love. 


739 


L.    M.  Watts. 

Religion  vain  without  Love, 

1  HAD  I  the  tongues  of  Greeks  and  Jews, 
And  nobler  speech  than  angels  use. 
If  love  be  absent,  I  am  found. 
Like  tinkling  brass,  an  empty  sound. 

I  Were  I  inspired  to  preach  and  tell 
All  that  is  done  in  heaven  and  hell. 
Or  C9uld  my  faith  the  world  remove, 
Still  I  am  nothing  without  love. 

]  Should  I  distribute  all  my  store 
To  feed  the  hungry,  clothe  the  poor, 
Or  give  my  body  to  the  flame. 
To  gain  a  martyr's  glorious  name,  — 

411 


CHRISTIAN    GRACES. 

4  K  love  to  God  and  love  to  men 
Be  absent,  all  mj  hopes  are  vain  ; 
Nor  tongues,  nor  gifts,  nor  fiery  zeal, 
The  work  of  love  can  e'er  fuliiL 

740.  CM.  Watts. 

The  Importance  and  Influence  of  Love* 

1  HAPPY  the  heart  where  graces  reign, 

Where  love  inspires  the  breast ; 
Love  is  the  brightest  of  the  train, 
And  strengthens  all  the  rest. 

2  Knowledge,  alas !  'tis  all  in  vain,  .• 

And  all  in  vain  our  fear  :  • 

Our  stubborn  sins  will  fight  and  reign, 
If  love  be  absent  there. 

3  'Tis  love  that  makes  our  cheerful  feet 

In  swift  obedience  move  ; 

. ;         The  devils  know,  and  tremble  too  ; 

But  they  can  never  love. 

4  This  is  the  grace  that  lives  and  sings 

When  faith  and  hope  shall  cease  ; 
'Tis  this  shall  strike  our  joyful  strings 
In  brightest  realms  of  bliss. 

741.  CM.  BAKBAULl>.f 

Sympathy  icith  the  Afflicted.  ! 

1  BLEST  is  the  man  whose  softening  heart 

Feels  all  another's  pain  ; 
To  whom  the  supplicating  eye 
Is  never  raised  in  vain  ;  — 

2  Whose  breast  expands  with  generous  warMh, 

A  brother's  woes  to  feel. 
And  bleeds  in  pity  o'er  the  wound 
He  wants  the  power  to  heal. 

3  He  spreads  his  kind,  supporting  arms 

To  every  child  of  grief; 
His  secret  bounty  largely  flows. 
And  brings  unasked  relief. 
412 


CHRISTIAN   GRACES. 

i  To  gentle  pffices  of  love 
His  feet  are  never  slow  ; 
He  views,  through  Mercy's  melting  eye, 
A  brother  in  a  foe. 
)  Himself,  through  Christ,  hath  mercy  foun(J, 
I  Free  mercy  from  above  ; 

1        That  mercy  moves  him  to  fulfil 
The  perfect  law  of  love. 

y4:^.  -L*     '^*  MONTGOMBRT. 

The  Chris'dan  Graces. 

1  FAITH,  hope,  and  charity,  these  three, 
Yet  is  the  greatest  charity  ; 

Father  of  lights,  these  gifts  impart 
To  mine  and  every  human  heart. 

2  Faith,  that  in  prayer  can  never  fail, 
Hope,  that  o'er  douHting  must  prevail. 
And  charity,  whose  name  above 

Is  God's  own  name,  for  God  is  love. 

t  The  morning  star  is  lost  in  light. 
Faith  vanishes  at  perfect  sight. 
The  rainbow  passes  with  the  storm, 
.And  hope  with  sorrow's  fading  form. 

:  But  charity,  serene,  sublime, 
Beyond  the  reach  of  death  and  time. 
Like  the  blue  sky's  all-bounding  space, 
Holds  heaven  and  earth  in  its  embrace. 

?43.  C.    M.  Chr.  Psalmist. 

Faith)  Hope,  and  Charity* 

1  1  FAITH,  hope,  and  love  now  dwell  on  earth, 
1  And  earth  by  them  is  blest ; 

But  faith  and  hope  must  yield  to  love. 
Of  all  the  graces  best.       •> 
2  Hope  shall  to  full  fruition  rise, 
And  faith  be  sight  above  ; 
These  are  the  means,  but  this  the  end, 
For  saints  forever  love. 
35*  413 


CHRISTIAN    GRACES. 

f  4:4:.  C.     M.  MONTGOMBBY. 

Resignation. 

1  ONE  prayer  I  ha,ve,  all  prayers  in  one, 

When  I  am  wholly  thine  ; 
Thy  will,  my  God,  thy  will  be  done, 
And  let  that  will  be  mine. 

2  All-wise,  almighty,  and  all-good. 

In  thee  I  firmly  trust ; 
Thy  ways,  unknown  or  understood,^ 
Are  merciful  and  just. 

3  May  I  remember  that  to  thee, 

Whate'er  I  have  I  owe  ; 
And  back,  in  gratitude  from  me, 
May  all  thy  bounties  flow. 

4  Thy  gifts  are  only  then  enjoyed 

When  used  as  talents  lent ; 

Those  talents  only  well  employed 

When  in  thy  service  spent. 

5  And  though  thy  wisdom  takes  away, 

Shall  I  arraign  thy  will  ? 
No,  let  me  bl^ss  thy  name,  and  say, 
"The  Lord  is  gracious  still." 

745.  8s    &    6.    (Peculiar.)      Anon. 

^''  Thy  Will  be  doiie:' 

1  MY  God,  my  Father,  while  I  stray 
Far  from  my  home  on  life's  rough  way, 
O,  teach  me  from  my  heart  to  say, 

"  Thy  will,  my  God,  be  done." 

2  Though  dark  my  path,  and  sad  my  lot, 
Let  me  be  still,  and  murmur  not, 

And  breathe  the  prayer  divinely  taught, 
"  Thy  witt,  my  God,  be  done." 

3  What  though  in  lonely  grief  I  sigh 
For  friends  beloved  no  longer  nigh ; 
Submissive  still  would  I  reply, 

"  Thy  will,  my  God,  be  done." 
414 


CHRISTIAN    GRACES. 

4  K  thou  shouldst  call  me  to  resign 

What  most  I  prize,  —  it  ne'er  was  mine,— 
I  only  yield  thee  what  is  thine  ; 
"Thy  will,  my  God,  be  done." 

5  Should  pining  sickness  waste  away 
My  life  in  premature  decay, 

In  life  or  death  teach  me  to  say, 
"  Thy  will,  my  God,  be  done." 

6  Renew  my  will  from  day  to  day. 
Blend  it  with  thine,  and  take  away 
"Whate'er  now  makes  it  hard  to  say, 

"  Thy  will,  my  God,  be  done.^' 

746.  CM.  Percy  Chapel, 

*'  Thy  Will  he  done.'' 

1  FATHER,  I  know  thy  ways  are  just, 

Although  to  me  unknown  ; 
0,  grant  me  grace  thy  love  to  trust. 
And  cry,  "  Thy  will  be  done." 

2  If  thou  shouldst  hedge  with  thorns  my  path, 

Should  wealth  and  friends  be  gone, 
Still,  with  a  firm  and  lively  faith, 
ni  cry,  "  Thy  will  be  done." 

3  Although  thy  steps  I  cannot  trace. 

Thy  sovereign  right  I'll  own  ; 
Ai!d,  as  instructed  by  thy  grace, 
rU  cry,  "  Thy  will  be  done." 

4  'Tis  sweet  thus  passively  to  lie 

Before  thy  gracious  throne. 
Concerning  every  thing  to  cry, 
♦    "  My  Father's  will  be  done." 

747.  CM.  Beddomb. 
Submission  in  Trials, 

1  MY  times  of  sorrow  and  of  joy, 
Great  God,  are  in  thy  hand  ; 
My  choicest  comforts  come  from  thee, 
And  go  at  thy  command. 
415 


CHRISTIAN    GRACES. 

2  If  thou  shouldst  ta]5:e  them  all  away, 

Yet  would  I  not  repine  ; 
Before  they  were  possessed  by  me, 
They  were  entirely  thine. 

3  Nor  would  I  drop  a  murmuring  word. 

Though  all  the  world  were  gone, 
But  seek  enduring  happiness 
In  thee,  and  thee  alone. 

748.  .  I^-    M.  Gibbons. 

Patience. 

1  PATIENCE,  O,  'tis  a  grace  divine, 

Sent  from  the  God  of  power  and  love, 
■  That  leans  upon  its  Father's  hand, 
As  through  the  wilderness  we  move 

2  By  patience  we  serenely  bear 

The  troubles  of  our  mortal  state, 
And  wait,  contented,  our  discharge, 
Nor  think  our  glory  comes  too  late# 

3  Though  w^e,  in  full  sensation,  feel 

The  weight,  the  wounds  our  God  ordains, 
We  smile  amid  our  heaviest  woes. 
And  triumph  in  our  sharpest  pains. 

4  0  for  this  grace  to  aid  us  on, 

And  arm  with  fortitude  the  breast. 
Till  life's  tumultuous  voyage  is  o'er,    * 
^  We  reach  the  shores  of  endless  rest. 

5  Faith  into  vision  shall  resign  ; 

Hope  shall  in  full  fruition  die ; 
And  patience  in  possession  end. 

In  the  bright  worlds  of  bliss  on  high.    ♦ 

749.  CM.  Newton, 

Zealy  true  and  false. 

1  ZEAL  is  that  pure  and  heavenly  flame 
The  fire  of  love  supplies  ; 
While  that  TN^hich  often  bears  the  name 
Is  self  in  a  disguise. 
416 


CHRISTIAN   GRACES. 

2  True  zeal  is  merciful  and  mild, 

Can  pity  and  forbear  ; 
The  false  is  headetrong,  fierce,  and  wild, 
And  breathes  revenge  and  war. 

3  While  zeal  for  truth  the  Christian  warms, 

He  knows  the  worth  of  peace  ; 
But  self  contends  for  names  and  forms, 
Its  party  to  increase. 

4  Zeal  has  attained  its  highest  aim, 

Its  end  is  satisfied, 
If  sinners  love  the  Savior's  name ; 
Nor  seeks  it  aught  beside. 

5  But  self,  however  well  employed, 

Has  its  own  ends  in  view ; 
And  says,  as  boasting  Jehu  cried, 
"  Come,  see  what  I  can  do." 

6  Self  may  its  poor  reward  obtain, 

And  be  applauded  here  ; 
But  zeal  the  best  applause  will  gain 
When  Jesus  shall  appear. 

750.  L.    M.  Brown. 

Meekness  and  Zeal, 

1  AWAKE,  my  soul,  rouse  every  power, 

Thy  new-born  dignity  display  ; 
Let  lust  and  passion  reign  no  more  ; 
No  longer  own  their  lawless  sway. 

2  Thy  temper  meek  and  humble  be. 

Content  and  pleased  with  every  state ; 
From  dire  revenge  and  envy  free, 
And  wild  ambition  to  be  great. 

3  Confine  thy  roving  appetites  ; 

From  this  vain  world  withdraw  thine  eyes ; 
Fix  them  on  those  divine  delights 
Reserved  for  saints  above  the  skies. 

417 


CHRISTIAN    GRACES. 


4  With  eager  zeal  pursue  the  prize  ; 
Each  fleeting  hour  of  life  improve  ; 
This  course  will  speak* thee  truly  wise, 

Eaise  thee  through  Christ  to  realms  above. 


751. 


L.    M.  Enfield. 

Humility. 

WHEREFORE  should  man,  frail  child  of  clay, 

Who,  from  the  cradle  to  the  shroud, 
Lives  but  the  insect  of  a  day, 

0,  why  should  mortal  man  be  proud  ? 
His  brightest  visions  just. appear. 

Then  vanish,  and  no  more  are  found ; 
The  stateliest  pile  his  pride  can  rear, 

A  breath  may  level  with  the  ground. 
By  doubt  perplexed,  in  error  lost, 

With  trembling  step  he  seeks  his  way 
How  vain  of  wisdom's  gift  the  boast ! 

Of  reason's  lamp  how  faint  the  ray ! 
Follies  and  sins,  a  countless  sum. 

Are  crowded  in  life's  little  span ; 
How  ill,  alas  !  does  pride  become 

That  erring,  guilty  creature,  man  ! 
God  of  my  life ;  Father  divine  ; 

Grive  me  a  meek  and  lowly  mind : 
In  modest  worth,  0,  let  me  shine, 

And  peace  in  humble  virtue  find. 

S.   M.  Che.  Mel. 

The  Blessing  of  Meekness. 

"  BLEST  are  the  meek,"  he  said, 

Whose  doctrine  is  divine  ; 
The  humble-minded  earth  possess. 

And  bright  in  heaven  will  shine. 
While  here  on  earth  they  stay, 

Calm  peace  with  them  shall  dwell ; 
And  cheerful  hope  and  heavenly  joy 

Beyond  what  tongue  can  tell. 
418 


752. 


CHEISTIAN    GRACES. 

3  The  God  of  peace  is  theirs  ; 

They  own  his  gracious  sway ; 
And  yielding  all  their  wills  to  him, 
His  sovereign  laws  obey. 

4  No  angry  passions  move. 

No  envy  fires  the  breast ; 

The  prospect  of  eternal  peace 

Bids  every  trouble  rest. 

5  0,  gracious  Father,  grant 

That  we  this  influence  feel ; 
That  all  we  hope,  or  wish,  may  h^ 
Subjected  to  thy  will. 

753.  8s  &  7s.  PnATr's  Con,. 

Prayer  for  Humility, 

1  LET  thy  grace.  Lord,  make  me  lowly, 

Humble  all  my  swelling  pride  ; 
Fallen,  guilty,  and  unholy. 

Greatness  from  my  eyes  I'll  hide. 

2  ril  forbid  my  vain  aspiring, 

Not  at  earthly  honors  aim. 
No  ambitious  heights  desiring, 
Far  above  my  humble  claim. 

3  Weaned  from  earth's  delusive  pleasures, 

Li  thy  love  I'll  seek  for  mine  ; 
Placed  in  heaven  my  nobler  treasures, 
Earth  I  quietly  resign. 

4  yhus  the  transient  world  despising. 

On  the  Lord  my  hopes  rely ; 

Thus  my  joys,  from  him  arising, 

Like  himself,  shall  never  die. 

/  y  4: .  L.    M.         Spir.  of  the  Psalms  , 

Lowliness  of  Heart. 

1  "  0,  LE  AEN  of.  me,"  the  Savior  cried, 
"  0,  learn  of  me,  ye  sons  of  pride ; 
For  I  am  lowly,  humble,  meek ; 
No  haughty  looks  high  thoughts  bespeak." 
419 


CHRISTIAN    GRACES. 

2  Yes,  blest  Immanuel,  thou  wast  mild, 
Patient,  and  gentle  as  a  child  ; 
And  they  who  would  thy  kingdom  see 
Must  meek  and  lowly  be,  like  thee. 

755.  L.     M.  SOOTT. 

The  Blesshig  of  Meekness. 

1  HAPPY  the  meek,  whose  gentle  breast, 

Clear  as  the  summer's  evening  ray. 
Calm  as  the  regions  of  the  blest, 
Enjoys  on  earth  celestial  day. 

2  His  heart  no  broken  friendships  sting, 

No  storms  his  peaceful  tent  invade  ; 
He  rests  beneath  th'  almighty  wing, 
Hostile  to  none,  of  none  afraid. 

3  Spirit  of  grace,  all  meek  and  mild. 

Inspire  our  breasts,  our  souls  possess  ; 
Repel  each  passion  rude  and  wild. 
And  bless  us  as  we  aim  to  bless. 

756,  L.    M.  Watts. 

Justice  and  Equity, 

1  BLESSED  Eedeemer,  how  divine. 
How  righteous  is  this  rule  of  thine, 
"  Never  to  deal  with  others  worse 

Than  we  would  have  them  deal  with  us  " ! 

2  This  golden  lesson,  short  and  plain. 
Gives  not  the  mind  nor  memory  pain. 
And  every  conscience  must  approve 
This  universal  law  of  love. 

3  'Tis  written  in  each  mortal  breast. 
Where  all  our  tenderest  wishes  rest ; 
We  draw  it  froni  bur  inmost  veins. 
Where  love  to  self  resides  and  reigns. 

4  Is  reason  ever  at  a  Iqss  ? 

Call  in  self-love  to  judge  the  cause  ; 
Let  our  own  fondest  passion  show 
How  we  should  treat  our  neighbor  too. 
420 


CHRISTIAN   GRACES. 


5  How  blest  would  every  nation  prove, 
Thus  ruled  bj  equity  and  love  I 
All  would  be  friends,  without  a  foe, 
And  form  a  paradise  below. 


767 


C.   M.  Watts. 

Justice  and  Equity. 

1  COME,  let  us  search  our  ways  and  see  ; 

Have  they  been  just  and  right  ? 
Is  the  great  rule  of  equity 
Our  practice  and  delight  ? 

2  What  we.  would  have  our  neighbor  do. 

Have  we  still  done  the  same  ? 

From  others  ne'er  withheld  the  due 

Which  we  from  others  claim  ? 

3  Have  we  not,  deaf  to  his  request, 

Turned  from  another's  woe  ? 
The  scorn  which  wrings  the  poor  man's  breast 
Have  we  abhorred  to  show  ? 

4  Do  we,  in  all  we  sell  or  buy. 

Integrity  maintain. 
And  knowing  God  is  always  nighj 
Renounce  unrighteous  gain  ? 

5  Then  may  we  raise  our  modest  prayer 

To  God,  the  just  and  kind  ; 
May  humbly  cast  on  him  our  care, 
And  hope  his  grace  to  find. 

*'  C.    M.  Watts 

Prudence. 

0,  'TIS  a  lovely  thing  to  see 

A  man  of  prudent  heart. 
Whose  thoughts,  and  lips,  and  life  agree 

To  act  a  useful  part. 
When  envy,  strife,  and  wars  begin, 

In  fierce,  contentious  souls, 
Mark  how  the  sons  of  peace  come  in. 

And  quench  the  kindling  coals. 
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758 


CHRISTIAN   GRACES. 

3  Their  minds  are  humble,  mild,  and  meek, 

Nor  let  their  anger  rise  ; 
Nor  passion  moves  their  lips  to  speak 
Nor  pride  exalts  their  eyes. 

4  Their  lives  are  prudence  mixed  with  love 

Good  works  employ  their  day  ; 
They  join  the  serpent  with  the  dove. 
But  cast  the  sting  away. 

/Ot/.  I^*    -^*  Heginbotham. 

Peace  of  Conscience, 

1  SWEET  peace  of  conscience,  heavenly  guest, 
Come,  ^x.  thy  mansion  in  my  breast ; 
Dispel  my  doubts,  my  fears  control, 

And  heal  the  anguish  of  my  soul. 

2  Come,  smiling  hope,  and  joy  sincere, 
Come,  make  your  constant  dwelKng  here  ; 
Still  let  your  presence  cheer  my  heart, 
Nor  sin  compel  you  to  depart. 

3  Thou  God  of  hope  and  peace  divine, 
O,  make  these  sacred  pleasures  mine ; 
Forgive  my  sins,  my  fears  remove, 
And  send  the  tokens  of  thy  love. 

4  Then,  should  mine  eyes,  without  a  tear, 
See  Death,  with  all  his  terrors,  near, 
My  heart  should  then  in  death  rejoice, 
And  raptures  tune  my  faltering  voice. 

760.  CM.  •  AD^nsox. 

Gratitude. 

1  WHEN  all  thy  mercies,  0  my  God, 

My  rising  soul  surveys. 
Transported  with  the  view,  I'm  lost 
In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

2  Unnumbered  comforts  on  my  soul 

Thy  tender  care  bestowed. 
Before  my  infant  heart  conceived 
From  whom  those  comforts  flowed. 
422 


MEETING   AND   PARTING. 

3  When  in  the  slippery  paths  of  youth 

With  heedless  steps  I  ran, 
Thine  arm,  unseen,  conveyed  me  safe, 
And  led  me  up  to  man. 

4  Ten  thousand  thousand  precious  gifts 

My  daily  thanks  employ ; 
Nor  is  the  least  a  cheerful  heart, 
That  tastes  those  gifts  with  joy. 

5  Through  every  period  of  my  life 

Thy  goodness  I'll  pursue, 
And  after  death,  in  distant  worlds, 
The  glorious  theme  renew. 

6  Through  all  eternity,  to  thee 

A  grateful  song  I'll  raise  ; 
But  0,  eternity's  too  short 
To  utter  all  thy  praise 


MEETING  AND  PARTING. 

761.  S.   M.  *  Weslbt. 

Meeting  of  Christians, 

1  AND  are  we  yet  alive. 

And  see  each  other's  face? 
Glory  and  praise  to  Jesus  give, 
For  his  redeeming  grace  : 
'  Preserved  by  power  divine 
To  full  salvation  here. 
Again  in  Jesus'  praise  we  join, 
And  in  his  sight  appear. 

2  What  troubles  have  we  seen  ! 

What  conflicts  have  we  passed ! 
Fightings  without,  and  fears  within, 
Since  we  assembled  last ; 
423 


MEETING   AND    PARTING. 

But  out  of  all  the  Lord 

Hath  brought  us  by  his  love  ; 

And  still  he  doth  his  help  afford, 
Ai.d  hides  our  life  above. 

3  Then  let  us  make  our  boast 

Of  his  redeeming  power, 
Which  saves  us  to  the  uttermost, 

Till  we  can  sin  no  more : 
Let  us  take  up  the  cross, 

Till  we  the  crown  obtain, 
.V.nd  gladly  reckon  all  things  loss, 

So  we  may  Jesus  gain. 

7Q2.  C.  M.  REED. 

Gratitude  for  Preservation. 

1  COME,  let  us  strike  our  harps  afresh 

To  great  Jehovah's  name  ; 
Sweet  be  the  accents  of  our  torgues 
When  we  his  love  proclaim. 

2  'Twas  by  his  bidding  we  were  called 

In  pain  a  while  to  part ; 
'Tis  by  his  care  we  meet  again. 
And  gladness  fills  our  heart. 

3  Blest  be  the  hand  that  has  preserved 

Our  feet  from  every  snare. 
And  blest  the  goodness  of  the  Lord, 
Which  to  this  hour  we  share. 

4  0,  may  the  Spirit's  quickening  power 

Now  sanctify  our  joy. 
And  warm  our  zeal  in  works  of  love 
Our  talents  to  employ. 

5  Fast,  fast  our  minutes  fly  away  ; 

Soon  shall  our  wanderings  cease ; 
Then  with  our  Father  we  shall  dwell, 
A  family  of  peace. 
424 


MEETING   AND    PAKTING. 

763.  C.     M.  CHR.MEL. 

Parting  Blessing  invoked. 

» 1  LORD,  when  together  here  we  meet. 
And  taste  thy  heavenly  grace, 
•  Thy  smiles  are  so  divinely  sweet, 
We're  loath  to  leave  the  place. 

2  But,  Father,  since  it  is  thy  will 

That  we  must  part  again, 
O,  may  thy  special  presence  still 
With  every  one  remain. 

3  And  let  us  all  in  Christ  be  one. 

Bound  with  the  cords  of  love ; 
Till  we,  before  thy  glorious  throne, 
Shall  joyful  meet  above. 

4  All  sin  and  sorrow  from  each  heart 

Shall  then  forever  fly ; 
Nor  shall  a  thought  that  we  must  part 
Once  interrupt  our  joy. 

764.  S.    M.  FAWC^^T 

Union  of  Heart* 

1  BLEST  be  the  tie  that  binds 

Our  hearts  in  Christian  love  ; 
The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 
Is  like  to  that  abo^e. 

2  Before  our  Father's  throne 

We  pour  our  ardent  prayers  ; 
Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims. are  one, 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

3  We  share  our  mutual  woes, 

Our  mutual  burdens  bear. 
And  often  for  each  other  flows 
The  sympathizing  tear. 

4  When  we  asunder  part. 

It  gives  us  inward  pain  ; 
But  we  shall  still  be  joined  in  heart, 
And  hope  to  meet  again. 
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MEETING   AND   PARTING. 

5  This  glorious  hope  revives 

Our  courage  by  the  way ; 
While  each  in  expectation  lives, 
And  longs  to  see  the  day. 

6  From  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain, 

And  sin,  we  shall  be  free. 
And  perfect  love  and  friendship  reign 
Through  all  eternity. 

765/  C.     M.  WfiSLBT. 

U?iitedi  though  separated, 

1  BLEST  be  the  dear,  uniting  love 

That  will  not  let  us  part : 
Our  bodies  may  far  off  remove  ; 
We  still  are  one  in  heart. 

2  Joined  in  one  spirit  to  our  Head, 

Where  he  appoints  we  go ; 
And  still  in  Jesus'  footsteps  tread. 
And  show  his  praise  below. 

3  Partakers  of  the  Savior's  grace, 
^      The  same  in  mind  and  heart, 

Nor  joy,  nor  grief,  nor  time,  nor  place, 
Nor  life,  nor  death,  can  part. 

4  Then  let  us  hasten  to  the  day 

Which  shall  our  flesh  restore  ; 
When  death  shall  all*  be  done  away, 
And  bodies  part  no  more. 

7QQ,  .  CM.  SUTXO:,. 

Hope  of  future  Meeting. 

1  HAIL,  sweetest,  dearest  tie,  that  binds 
Our  glowing  hearts  in  one  ; 
Hail,  sacred  hope,  that  tunes  our  minds 
To  harmony  divine. 

CHORUS. 

It  is  the  hope,  the  blissful  hope,  / 

Which  Jesus'  grace  hath  given ; 
426 


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MEETING   AND    PARTING. 

The  hope,  when  days  and  years  are  past, 
We  all  shall  meet  in  heaven. 

2  What  though  the  northern  wintry  blast 

Shall  howl  around  thy  cot  ? 
What  though  beneath  an  Eastern  sky 
Be  east  our  distant  lot? 

3  From  Burmah  3  shores,  from  Afric's  strand^ 

From  India's  burning  plain, 
From  Europe,  from  Columbia's  land, 
We  hope  to  meet  again. 

4  No  lingering  look,  no  parting  sigh, 

Our  future  meeting  knows  ; 
There  friendship  beams  from  every  eye, 
And  hope  immortal  glows. 

767.  L.    M.  Doddridge 

Divine  Protection, 

THY  presence,  everlasting  God, 
Wide  o'er  all  nature  spreads  abroad ; 
Thy  watchful  eyes,  which  cannot  sleep, 
In  every  place  thy  children  keep. 

2  Wbile  near  each  other  we  remain, 
Thou  dost  our  lives  and  souls  sustain ; 
When  absent,  thou  dost  make  us  share 
Thy  smiles,  thy  counsels,  and  thy  care. 

3  To  thee  we  all  our  ways  commit. 
And  seek  our  comforts  near  thy  feet ; 
Still  on  our  souls  vouchsafe  to  shine, 
And  guard  and  guide  us  still  as  thine. 

4  Give  us,  0  Lord,  within  thy  house 
Again  to  pay  our  thankful  vows  ; 
Or  if  that  joy  no  more  be  known, 
O,  may  we  meet  around  thy  throne. 

768.  T's.  Newton. 

Parting  of  Christians, 

1  FOR  a  season  called  to  part. 

Let  us  now  ourselves  co^imend 
i27 


MEETING   AND    PARTING. 

To  the  gracious  eye  and  heart 
Of  our  ever-present  Friend. 

2  Jesus,  hear  our  humble  prayer  : 

Tender  Shepherd  of  thy  sheep, 
Let  thy  mercy  and  thy  care 
All  our  souls  in  safety  keep. 

3  In  thy  strength  may  we  be  strong ; 

Sweeten  every  cross  and  pain  ; 
And  our  wasting  lives  prolong  • 

Till  we  meet  on  earth  again. 

T'GO.  8s  &  7s.    (Peculiar.)       Parting  Gift 

Hope  of  Meeting. 

1  WHEN  forced  to  part  from  those  we  love, 

Though  sure  to  meet  to-morrow, 
We  still  a  painful  anguish  prove  — 
We  feel  a  pang  of  sorrow. 

2  But  who  can  e'er  describe  the  tears 

We  shed  when  thus  we  sever, 
If  doomed  to  part  for  months,  for  years  — 
To  part,  perhaps,  forever  ? 

3  Yet,  if  our  aims  are  li:xed  aright, 

A  sacred  hope  is  given, 
Though  here  our  prospects  end  in  night. 
We'll  meet  again  in  heaven. 

4  Then  let  us  form  those  bonds  above 

Which  time  can  ne'er  dissever, 
Since,  parting  in  a  Savior's  love. 
We  part  to  meet  forever. 

770  H.    M.  Weslby's  ColIm 

Parting  to  meet  again, 

1  NOW,  Lord,  we  part  a  while  ; 
But,  still  in  spirit  joined. 
Embrace  the  happy  toil 

Thou  hast  to  each  assigned ; 
And  while  we  do  thy  blessed  will, 
We  bear  our  heaven  about  us  still. 
428, 


MEETING   AND    PARTING. 

2  O,  let  US  then  go  on 

In  all  thy  pleasant  ways, 
And,  armed  with  patience,  run 
With  joy  th'  appointed  race  : 
Keep  us,  and  every  seeking  soul, 
Till  all  attain  the  heavenly  goal. 
'       3  There  we  shall  meet  again, 

When  all  our  toils  are  o'er, 

And  death,  and  grief,  and  pain. 

And  parting  are  no  more  — 

In  the  new  earth  and  heaven  above, 

The  world  of  righteousness  and  love. 

771.  7s.  ANoir. 

Whe7i  shall  we  meet  ? 

1  WHEN  shall  we  all  meet  again  ? 
When  shall  we  all  meet  again  ? 
Oft  shall  glowing  hope  expire. 
Oft  shall  wearied  love  retire, 

Oft  shall  death  and  sorrow  reign. 
Ere  we  all  shall  meet  again. 

2  Though  in  distant  lands  we  sigh. 
Parched  beneath  the  hostile  sky, 
Though  the  deep  between  us  rolls, 
Friendship  shall  unite  our  souls  ; 
And  in  fancy's  wide  domain 

Oft  shall  we  all  meet  again. 

3  When  the  dreams  of  life  are  fled, 
When  its  wasted  lamps  are  dead, 
When  in  cold  oblivion's  shade, 
Beauty,  wealth,  and  fame  are  laid,  — 
Where  immortal  spirits  reign. 
There  may  we  all  meet  again. 

772.  6s  &  5s.  (Peculiar.)  Sel.  Hymn» 

Reunion  in  Heaven. 

1  WHEN  shall  we  meet  again  — 
Meet  ne'er  to  sever  ? 

429 


MEETING   AND    PARTING. 

When  will  Peace  wreathe  her  chain 

Round  us  forever  ? 
Our  hearts  will  ne'er  repose, 
Safe  from  each  blast  that  blows 
In  this  dark  vale  of  woes  — 

Never  —  no,  never. 

2  When  shall  love  freely  flow, 

Pure  as  life's  river  ? 
When  shall  sweet  friendship  glow, 

Changeless  forever  ? 
Where  joys  celestial  thrill, 
Where  bliss  each  heart  shall  fill, 
And  fears  of  parting  chill 

Never  —  no,  never. 

3  Up  to  that  world  of  light 

Take  us,  dear  Savior  ; 
May  we  all  there  unite, 

Happy  forever : 
Where  kindred  spirits  dwell, 
There  may  our  music  swell, 
And  time  our  joys  dispel 

Never  —  no,  never. 

4  Soon  shall  we  meet  again  — 

Meet  ne'er  to  sever  ; 
Soon  will  Peace  wreathe  her  chain 

Round  us  forever : 
Our  hearts  will  then  repose, 
Secure  from  worldly  woes  : 
Our  songs  of  praise  shall  close 

Never  —  no  never. 
'430 


BACKSLIDING. 

BACKSLIDINa. 
T'IP'S.  L.  M.  stebm. 

Inconstant  Heart  lamented* 

1  AH !  wretched,  vile,  ungrateful  heart, 
That  can  from  Jesus  thus  depart ! 

^       Thus,  fond  of  trifles,  vainly  rove, 
Forgetful  of  a  Savior's  love. 

2  Jesus,  to  thee  I  would  return, 
And,  at  thy  feet  repenting,  mourn  ; 
There  let  me  view  thy  pardoning  love, 
And  never  from  thy  sight  remove. 

3  O,  let  thy  love,  with  sweet  control, 
Bind  all  the  passions  of  my  soul ; 
Bid  every  earthly  charm  depart, 
And  dwell  forever  in  my  heart. 

774:.  CM.  ViLL.  Coll. 

Backsliding  confessed. 

\  HOW  far,  alas  !  in  sinful  ways. 
How  far  from  God  I've  gone  ! 
And  now  I  mourn  in  painful  lays ; 
Ah,  Lord,  what  have  I  done  ? 

2  To  sin  and  Satan's  bold  demand 

I  was  a  willing  prey  ; 
He  was  not  readier  to  command 
Than  I  was  to  obey. 

3  Savior,  almighty  and  divine, 

I've  slighted  all  thy  charms  ; 

Restore  me  from  this  sad  decline, 

Nor  thrust  me  from  thy  arms, 

775.  6S,   8S,  &  4s.       tTRWICJK'S  COLI 

The  Warning, 

1  THE  awful  message  came ; 
The  Lord  of  spirits  said, 
431 


BACKSLIDING. 

"  I  know  thou  hast  a  living  name, 

But  thou  art  dead. 
Thy  dying  gifts  revive, 

And  strengthen  what  remain ; 
;  Repent,  remember,  watch,  and  strive 

To  live  again. 

2  "  But  if  thou  wilt  not  hear 

This  warning  of  my  grace, 
Nor  bow,  with  penitential  fear,  ^ 

Before  my  face, 
Lo,  as  a  thief  I  come  — 

The  hour  thou  canst  not  tell  — 
To  drive  thee  from  thy  peaceful  homo 
In  flames  to  dwell. 

3  "  The  undefiled  shall  see 

My  promise  fixed  and  sure, 
And  he  who  conquers  walk  with  me 

In  garments  pure ; 
Recorded  by  my  love. 

His  name  I  will  declare 
Before  my  Father's  throne  above,  J 

And  angels  there."  'T   T      -" 

7  2^6.  C.    M.  Wesley. 

Backsliding  mourned. 

1  O  THAT  I  were  as  heretofore. 

When,  warm  in  my  first  love, 
I  only  lived  my  God  t'  adore, 
And  seek  the  things  above. 

2  Upon  my  head  his  candle  shone, 

And,  lavish  of  his  grace. 
With  cords  of  love  he  drew  me  on, 
And  half  unveiled  liis  face. 

3  Far,  far  above  all  earthly  things 

Triumphantly  I  rode ; 
I  soared  to  heaven  on  eagles'  wings. 
And  found  and  talked  with  God, 
482 


BACKSLIDING. 

4  Where  am  I  now  ?  from  what  a  height 

Of  happiness  cast  down ! 
The  glory  swallowed  up  in  night, 
And  faded  is  the  crown. 

5  0  God,  thou  art  my  home,  my  rest, 

For  which  I  sigh  in  pain ; 
How  shall  I  'scape  into  thy  breast? 
My  Eden  how  regain  ? 

777.  .    L.   M-  Kellt. 

Backsliding  and  returning* 

1  0,  WHERE  is  now  that  glowing  love 

That  marked  our  union  with  the  Lord  ? 
Our  hearts  were  fixed  on  things  above, 
Nor  could  the  world  a  joy  afford. 

2  Where  is  the  zeal  that  led  us  then 

To  make  our  Savior's  glory  known  ? 
That  freed  us  from  the  fear  of  men, 
And  kept  our  eye  on  him  alone  ? 

3  Where  are  the  happy  seasons  spent 

In  fellowship  with  him  we  loved  ? 
The  sacred  joy,  the  sweet  content, 

The  blessedness  that  then  we  proved  ? 

4  Behold,  again  we  turn  to  thee  ; 

0,  cast  us  not  away,  though  vile ; 
No  peace  we  have,  no  joy  we  see, 
0  Lord  our  God,  but  in  thy  smile. 

778.  H.     M.  WiNCHELL'S  SbI. 

Seeking  Restoration, 

1  WHERE  is  my  Savior  now. 

Whose  smiles  I  once  possessed  ? 
Till  he  return,  I  bow, 

By  heavy  grief  oppressed ; 
My  days  of  happiness  are  gone, 
And  I  am  left  to  weep  alone. 

2  Where  can  the  mourner  go. 

And  tell  his  tale  of  grief? 
37  438 


BACKSLIDING. 

Ah,  who  can  soothe  his  woe, 
Aiid  give  him  sweet  relief? 
Earth  cannot  heal  the  wounded  breast, 
Or  give  the  troubled  sinner  rest. 
3  Jesus,  thy  smiles  impart ; 
My  gracious  Lord,  return, 
And  ease  my  wounded  heart, 
And  bid  me  cease  to  mourn : 
Then  shall  this  night  of  sorrow  flee. 
And  peace  and  heaven  be  found  in  thee. 

779.  C.    M.  Steels. 
Pardoning  Love. 

1  HOW  oft,  alas !  this  wretched  heart 

Has  wandered  from  the  Lord ! 
How  oft  my  roving  thoughts  depart, 
Forgetful  of  his  word. 

2  Yet  sovereign  mercy  calls,  "  Return ; " 

Dear  Lord,  and  may  I  come  ? 
My  vile  ingratitude  I  mourn ; 
0,  take  the  wanderer  home. 

3  And  canst  thou,  wilt  thou,  yet  forgive, 

And  bid  my  crimes  remove  ? 

And  shall  a  pardoned  rebel  live 

To  speak  thy  wondrous  love  ? 

4  Thy  pardoning  love,  so  free,  so  sweet, 

Blest  Savior,  I  adore; 
0,  keep  me  at  thy  sacred  feet. 
And  let  me  rove  no  more. 

780.  S.   M.  Wmi^r. 
Restore  my  Peace, 

1  O  JESUS,  full  of  grace. 

To  thee  I  make  my  moan : 
Let  me  again  behold  thy  face  ; 
Call  home  thy  banished  one. 

2  Again  my  pardon  seal. 

Again  my  soul  restore, 
434 


BACKSLIDING. 

And  freely  my  backslidings  heal, 
And  bid  me  sin  no  more. 

3  Wilt  thou  not  bid  me  rise  ? 

Speak,  and  my  soul  shall  live  ; 
Forgive,  —  my  troubled  spirit  cries,-— 
In  mercy.  Lord,  forgive. 

4  Thine  utmost  mercy  show ; 

Say  to  my  drooping  soul. 
In  peace  and  full  assurance  go ; 
Thy  faith  hath  made  thee  whole. 

J^q2.^  C.    M.  Doddridge. 

Backsliders  entreated. 

1  BACKSLIDING  Israel,  hear  the  voice 

Of  thy  forgiving  God  ; 
Nor  force  such  goodness  to  exert 
The  terrors  of  the  rod. 

2  Thus  saith  the  Lord,  "  My  mercy  flows 

An  unexhausted  stream ; 
And  after  all  the  millions  saved, 
My  power  is  still  supreme. 

3  "  Own  but  the  folhes  thou  hast  done, 

And  mourn  thy  sins  in  dust. 
And  soon  thy  trembling  heart  shall  learn 
To  hope,  and  love,  and  trust." 

4  All-glorious  God,  thy  voice  we  own. 

Aid  prostrate  at  thy  feet 
Our  souls  in  humble  silence  wait, 
A  pardon  there  to  meet. 

782.  L.     M.  COLLYES. 

The  Wanderer  called. 

1  HE  TURN,  0  wandering  soul,  return. 

And  seek  an  injured  Father's  face ; 
Those  warm  desires  that  in  thee  burn 
Were  kindled  by  redeeming  grace. 

2  Return,  0  wandering  soul,  return, 

And  seek  a  Father's  melting  heart ; 
435 


BACKSLIDING. 

His  pitying  eyes  thy  grief  discern, 

His  heavenly  bahn  shall  heal  thy  smart. 
Return,  0  wandering  soul,  return  ; 

Thy  dying  Savior  bids  thee  live ; 
Go,  view  his  bleeding  side,  and  learn 

How  freely  Jesus  can  forgive. 
Return,  O  wandering  soul,  return ; 

And  wipe  away  the  falling  tear ; 
'Tis  God  who  says,  "  No  longer  mourn  ; " 

'Tis  Mercy's  voice  invites  thee  near. 


783. 


C.     M.  COWPER. 

Lamenting  the  Absence  of  the  Spirit* 

1  0  FOR  a  closer  walk  with  God, 

A  calm  and  heavenly  frame, 

A  light  to  shine  upon  the  road 

That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb  ! 

2  Where  is  the  blessedness  I  knew. 

When  first  I  saw  the  Lord  ? 
Where  is  the  soul-refreshing  view 
Of  Jesus  and  his  word  ? 

3  What  peaceful  hours  I  once  enjoyed ! 

How  sweet  their  memory  still ! 
But  they  have  left  an  aching  void 
The  world  can  never  fill. 

4  Return,  0  holy  Dove,  return, 

Sweet  messenger  of  rest ; 
I  hate  the  sins  that  made  thee  mourn, 
And  drove  thee  from  my  breast. 

5  The  dearest  idol  I  have  known. 

Whatever  that  idol  be. 
Help  me  to  tear  it  from  thy  throne, 

And  warship  only  thee. 
0  So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with  God, 

Calm  and  serene  my  frame  ; 
So  purer  light  shall  mark  the  road 

That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

436 


BACKSLIDING. 

784.  L.   M.  Watts. 

The  Backslider' s  Supplication, 

1  0  THOU  that  hear'st  when,  sinners  cry^ 
Though  all  my  crimes  before  thee  lie, 
Behold  them  not  with  angry  look, 

But  blot  their  memory  from  thy  book. 

2  Create  my  nature  pure  within, 
And  form  my  soul  averse  to  sin ; 
Let  thy  good  Spirit  ne'er  depart. 
Nor  hide  thy  presence  from  my  heart. 

3  I  cannot  live  without  thy  light, 

Cast  out  and  banislied  from  thy  sight ; 
Thy  holy  joys,  my  God,  restore. 
And  guard  me,  that  I  fail  no  more. 

4  Though  I  have  grieved  thy  Spirit,  Lord, 
His  help  and  comfort  still  afford. 

And  let  a  wretch  come  near  thy  throne, 
To  plead  tlie  merits  of  tliy  Son. 

/  ^  5  •  S.    M.  Newton. 

Rejoicing  in  Christ's  restoring  Love* 

1  0,  SPEAK  that  word  again  ; 

It  cheers  my  drooping  heart ; 
How  sweetly  doth  it  soothe  my  pain, 
And  bid  my  fears  depart ! 

2  And  dost  thou  deign  to  own 

A  worm  so  vile  as  I  ? 
And  may  I  still  approach  thy  throne, 
And  Abba,  Father,  cry  ? 

3  My  Savior,  by  his  word. 

Hath  turned  my  night  to  day. 
And  all  those  heavenly  joys  restored 
Which  I  had  sinned  away. 

4  I  wonder  and  adore  ; 

The  grace  is  all  divine ; 
Lord,  keep  me,  that  I  sin  no  more 
Against  such  love  as  thine* 
37=^  437 


THE   M12flSTRT. 

THE    MINISTRY. 

7oU.  L.     M.  DODDBIDGE. 

The  Ministry  instituted, 

1  THE  Savior,  when  to  heaven  he  rose, 
In  splendid  triumph  o'er  his  foes, 
Scattered  his  gifts  on  men  below  ; 
And  still  his  royal  bounties  flow. 

2  Hence  sprang  th'  apostles'  honored  name ; 
Brief  was  their  day,  but  wide  their  fame ; 
In  humbler  forms,  before  our  eyes, 
Pastors  and  teachers  hence  arise. 

•    3  From  Christ  they  all  their  gifts  derive, 
And,  fed  by  Christ,  their  graces  live ; 
While,  guarded  by  his  mighty  hand, 
'Midst  all  the  rage  of  hell  they  stand. 

4  So  shall  the  bright  succession  run 
Through  all  the  courses  of  the  sun ; 
While  unborn  churches,  by  their  care, 
Shall  rise  and  flourish  large  and  fair. 

^      5  Jesus,  now  teach  our  Jiearts  to  know 

The  spring  whence  all  these  blessings  flow ; 
Pastors  and  people  shout  thy  praise 
Through  the  long  round  of  endless  days. 

78?.  L.   M.  Watts. 

The  great  Commission* 

1  "  GO,  preach  my  gospel,"  saith  the  Lord ; 

"  Bid  the  whole  earth  my  grace  receive  ; 
He  shall  be  saved  who  trusts  my  word ; 
He  shall  be  damned  who  don't  believe, 

2  "  I'll  make  your  great  commission  known, 

And  ye  shall  prove  my  gospel  true. 
By  all  the  works  that  I  have  done. 
By  all  the  wonders  ye  shall  do. 
438 


THE   MINISTRY. 

3  "  Teach  all  the  nations  my  commands  ; 

I'm  with  you  till  the  world  shall  end ; 
All  power  is  trusted  in  my  hands  ; 
I  can  destroy,  and  I  defend." 

4  He  spake  —  and  light  shone  round  his  head ; 

On  a  bright  cloud  to  heaven  he  rode  ; 
They  to  the  farthest  nations-  spread 
The  grace  of  their  ascended  God. 

/  Q  Q .  C.    M.  Doddridge. 

Watching  for  Souls* 

1  LET  Zion's  watchmen  all  awake, 

And  take  th'  alarm  they  give  ; 
Now  let  them  from  the  mouth  of  God 
Their  awful  charge  receive. 

2  Tis  not  a  cause  of  small  import 

The  pastor's  care  demands, 
But  what  might  fill  an  angel's  heart, 
And  filled  a  Savior's  hands. 

3  They  watch  for  souls,  for  which  the  Lord 

Did  heavenly  bliss  forego  ; 
For  souls,  which  must  forever  live. 
In  rapture  or  in  woe. 

4  May  they  that  Jesus,  whom  they  preach, 

Their  own  Redeemer,  see  ; 
And  watch  thou  daily  o'er  their  souls, 
That  they  may  watch  for  thee. 

789-  H.    M.  Newton. 

Trials  of  the  Ministry. 

1  WHAT  contradictions  meet 

In  ministers'  employ ! 
It  is  a  bitter  sweet, 

A  sorrow  full  of  joy ; 
No  other  post  affords  a  place 
For  equal  honor  or  disgrace. 

2  Who  can  describe  the  pain 

Which  faithful  preachers  feel, 
439 


THE  MINISTRY. 

X     Constrained  to  speak  in  vain 
To  hearts  as  hard  as  steel  ? 
Or  who  can  tell  the  pleasures  felt 
When  stubborn  hearts  begin  to  melt  ? 

3  If  some  small  hope  appear, 

They  still  are  not  content ; 
But  with  a  jealous  fear, 

They  watch  for  the  event : 
Too  oft  they  find  their  hopes  deceived ; 
Then  how  their  inmost  souls  are  grieved ! 

4  But  when  their  pains  succeed, 

And  from  the  tender  blade 
The  ripening  ears  proceed, 

Their  toils  are  overpaid  : 
No  harvest  joy  can  equal  theirs, 
To  find  the  fruit  of  all  their  cares. 

790.  L.    M.  Wesley. 

Comfort  a7id  Encou7'ageme7it, 

1  COMFOET,  ye  ministers  of  grace, 

Comfort  the  people  of  your  Lord ; 
0,  lift  ye  up  the  fallen  race. 

And  cheer  them  by  the  gospel  word. 

2  Go  into  every  nation,  go, 

Speak  to  their  trembling  hearts,  and  cry^ 
•    Glad  tidings  unto  all  w^e  show  ; 
Jerusalem,  thy  God  is  nigh. 

3  The  Lord  your  God  shall  quickly  come  ; 

Sinners,  repent ;  the  call  obey  ; 

Open  your  hearts  to  make  him  room ; 

Ye  desert  souls,  prepare  his  way. 

4  The  Lord  shall  clear  his  way  through  all ; 

Whate'er  obstructs,  obstructs  in  vain ; 
The  vale  sliall  rise,  the  mountain  fall, 
Crooked  be  straight,  and  rugged  nlain. 
440 


THE   MINISTRY. 

5  The  glory  of  the  Lord^  displayed, 
Shall  all  mankind  together  view, 
And  what  his  mouth  in  truth  hath  said, 
His  own  almighty  hand  shall  do. 

JP'Ql.  8s  (&:  6s.  (Peculiar.)    S.F.Smith, 

Benefits  of  the  Ministry, 

1  BLEST  is  the  hour  when  cares  depart, 

And  earthly  scenes  are  far  — 
When  tears  of  woe  forget  to  start. 
And  gently  dawns  upon  the  heart 

Devotion's  holy  star. 

2  Blest  is  the  place  where  angels  bend 

To  hear  our  worship  rise, 
Wliere  kindred  thought^  their  musings  blend, 
And  all  the  soul's  affections  tend 

Beyond  the  veiling  skies. 

3  Blest  are  the  hallowed  vows  that  bind 

Man  to  his  work  of  love  — - 
Bind  him  to  cheer  the  humble  mind. 
Console  the  weeping,  lead  the  blind. 

And  guide  to  joys  above. 

4  Sweet  shall  the  song  o^  glory  swell. 

Spirit  divine,  to  thee, 
When  they,  whose  work  is  finished  well, 
In  thy  own  courts  of  rest  shall  dwell. 

Blest  through  eternity. 

792.  ^^S.  Hammond. 

Winning  Souls  to  Christ. 

1  WOULI)  you  win  a  soul  to  God  ? 
Tell  him  of  a  Savior's  blood. 
Once  for  dying  sinners  spilt. 

To  atone  for  all  their  guilt. 

2  Tell  him  how  the  streams  did  glide 
From  his  hands,  his  feet,  his  side  ; 
How  his  head  with  thorns  was  crowned, 
And  his  heart  in  sorrow  drowned  ;  — 

441 


?93 


THE   MINISTRY. 

3  How  he  yielded  up  his  breath ; 
How  he  agonized  in  death  ; 
How  he  lives  to  intercede  —  • 
Christ  our  Advocate  and  Head. 

4  Tell  him  it  was  sovereign  grace 
Led  thee  first  to  seek  his  face, 
Made  thee  choose  the  better  part, 
"Wrought  salvation  in  thy  heart. 

5  Tell  him  of  that  liberty 
Wherewith  Jesus  makes  us  free ; 
Sweetly  speak  of  sins  forgiven  — 
Earnest  of  the  joys  of  heaven. 

S.    M.  Wesley. 

An  Increase  of  Ministers  desired. 

1  LORD  of  the  harvest,  hear 

Thy  needy  servants'  cry ; 
Answer  our  faith's  effectual  prayer, 
And  all  our  wants  supply. 

2  On  thee  we  humbly  wait ; 

Our  wants  are  in  thy  view  ; 
The  harvest  truly,  Lord,  is  great ; 
The  laborei^  are  few. 

3  Raise  up,  and  send  forth  more 

Into  the  world  abroad, 
And  let  them  speak  thy  word  of  power, 
As  workers  with  their  God. 

4  0,  let  them  spread  thy  name ; 

Their  mission  fully  prove  ; 

Thy  universal  grace  proclaim, 

Thine  all-redeeming  love. 

794.  L.    M.  ANoir. 

The  Commission, 

1   GO  forth,  ye  heralds,  in  my  name,  '^ » ■   . 
Sweetly  the  gospel  trumpet  sound, 
The  glorious  jubilee  proclaim, 

Where'er  ihe  human  race  is  found. 

442 


THE   MINISTRY. 

2  The  jojrful  news  to  all  impart, 

And  teach  them  where  salvation  lies ; 
With  care  bind  up  the  broken  heart, 
And  wipe  the  tears  from  weeping  eyes. 

3  Be  wise  as  serpents,  where  you  go. 

But  harmless  as  the  peaceful  dove ; 

And  let  your  heaven-taught  conduct  show 

That  ye're  commissioned  from  above. 

4  Freely  from  me  ye  have  received, 

Freely,  in  love,  to  others  give  ; 
Thus  shall  your  doctrines  be  believed, 
And,  by  your  labors,  sinners  live. 


795. 


L.    M.  Anon 

Fearlessness  and  Faithfulness, 

1  SHALL  I,  for  fear  of  feeble  man, 
The  Spirit's  course  in  me  restrain  ? 
Or,  undismayed  in  deed  and  word. 
Be  a  true  witness  of  my  Lord  ? 

2  Awed  by  a  mortal's  frown,  shall  I 
Conceal  the  word  of  God  Most  High  ? 
How  then  before  thee  shall  I  dare 

To  stand,  or  how  thine  anger  bear  ? 

8  Shall  I,  to  soothe  tli'  unholy  throng, 
Soften  thy  truth,  or  smooth  my  tongue  — 
To  gain  earth's  gilded  toys,  or  flee 
The  cross  endured,  my  Lord,  by  thee  ? 

4  What  then  is  he  whose  scorn  I  dread  ? 
Whose  wrath  or  hate  makes  me  afraid  ? 
A  man,  an  heir  of  death,  a  slave 

To  sin,  a  bubble  on  the  wave. 

5  Yea,  let  men  rage  ;  since  thou  wilt  spread 
Thy  shadowing  wings  around  my  head ; 
Since,  in  all  pain,  thy  tender  love 

Will  still  my  sure  refreshment  prove. 
443 


THE  MINISTBT. 

7^96.  Ts.  Peabodt. 

Ordination, 

1  LIFT  aloud  the  voice  of  praise ; 

God,  our  Father  and  our  Friend, 
Hear  the  prayer  and  song  we  raise ; 
Weak,  yet  trusting,  we  would  bend. 

2  Lo,  another  servant  brought 

To  the  heritage  of  God ! 
May  he  teach  as  Christ  hath  taught, 
Tread  the  path  his  Savior  trod. 

3  To  the  vineyard  mgly  he  come 

Girded  with  celestial  might, 
Skilled  to  draw  thy  children  home, 
Taught  to  give  the  darkened  light 

4  Unto  thee  a  people  bend ; 

Bind  us  heart  to  heart  in  love ; 

Flock  and  pastor,  we  would  tend 

Ever  towards  our  home  above. 


797. 


L.  M.  wabb. 

Ordination  or  Installation, 

1  0  THOU,  who  on  thy  chosen  Son 

Didst  send  thy  Spirit  like  a  dove, 
To  mark  the  long-expected  One, 
And  seal  the  Messenger  of  love  ;  — 

2  And  when  the  heralds  of  his  name 

Went  forth,  his  glorious  truth  to  spread, 
Didst  send  it  down  in  tongues  of  flame 
To  hallow  each  devoted  head ;  — 

3  So,  Lord,  thy  servant  now  inspire 

With  holy  unction  from  above  ; 
Give  him  the  tongue  of  living  fire. 
Give  him  the  temper  of  the  dove. 

4  Lord,  hear  thy  suppliant  church  to-day ; 

Accept  our  work,  our  souls  possess  ; 
'Tis  ours  to  labor,  watch,  and  pray ; 
Be  thine  to  cheer,  sustain,  and  bless, 
444 


THE   MINISTRT. 

798.  L.    M.  Montgomery. 

A  Pastor  welcomed, 

1  WE  bid  thee  welcome  in  the  name 

Of  Jesus,  our  exalted  Head ; 
Come  as  a  servant ;  so  he  came  ; 
And  we  receive  thee  in  his  stead. 

2  Come  as  a  watchman ;  take  thy  stand 

Upon  thy  tower  on  Zion's  height ; 
And  when  the  sword  comes  on  the  land, 
Warn  us  to  fly,  or  teach  to  fight. 

3  Come  as  an  angel,  hence  to  guide 

A  band  of  pilgrims  on  their  way ; 
That,  safely  walking  at  thy  side, 
We  never  fail,  nor  faint,  nor  stray. 

4  Come  as  a  teacher  sent  from  God, 

Charged  his  whole  counsel  to  declare  ; 
Lift  o'er  our  ranks  the  prophet's  rod. 

While  we  uphold  thy  hands  with  prayer, 

5  Come  as  a  messenger  of  peace. 

Filled  with  the  Spirit,  fired  with  love  ; 
Live  to  behold  our  large  increase, 
And  die  to  meet  us  all  above. 


799. 


L.    M.  S.F.Smith. 

A  Blessing  sought  upon  a  Pastor, 

1  AND  now  the  solemn  deed  is  done  ; 
The  vow  is  pledged,  the  toil  begun 
Seal  thou,  O  God,  the  oath  above, 
And  ratify  the  pledge  of  »love. 

2  The  shepherd  of  thy  people  bless  ; 
Gird  him  with  thy  own  holiness  ; 
In  duty  may  his  pleasure  be. 

His  glory  in  his  zeal  for  thee. 

3  Here  let  the  ardent  prayer  arise, 
Faith  fix  its  grasp  beyond  the  skies, 
The  tear  of  penitence  be  shed, 
And  myriads  to  the  Savior  led. 

38  445 


THE   MINISIRT. 

4  Come,  Spirit,  here  consent  to  dwell ; 
The  mists  of  earth  and  sin  dispel ; 
Blest  Savior,  thy  own  rights  maintain  ; 
Supreme  in  every  bosom  reign. 

5  0,  let  our  humble  worship  be 
A  grateful  tribute,  Lord,  to  thee ; 
And  may  these  hallowed  scenes  of  love 
Fit  us  for  purer  joys  above. 

800.  L.    M.  S.F.Smith. 

A  Blessing  sought  upon  a  Pastor, 

.    1  'TIS  done  —  th'  important  act  is  done  ; 

Heaven,  earth,  its  solemn  purport  know ; 
Its  fruits,  when  time  its  race  has  run. 
Shall  through  eternal  ages  flow. 

2  The  covenants  of  this  sacred  hour, 

Great  Shepherd  of  thy  people,  seal ; 
Spirit  of  grace,  diffuse  thy  power. 
Our  vows  accept,  thy  might  reveal. 

3  Behold  our  guide,  and  deign  to  crown 

His  toils,  0  Lamb  of  God,  with  love ; 
His  lips  inspire  ;  each  effort  own  ; 
'  If  Breathe,  dwell  within  him,  hea^  enly  Dove. 

4  Behold  his  charge ;  what  wealth  shall  dare 

With  its  most  priceless  worth  to  vie  ? 
Suns,  systems,  worlds,  how  mean  they  are, 


Compared  with  souls,  that  cannot  die 

5  The  sun  may  set  in  endless  gloom, 

The  planets  from  their  stations  flee, 
Creation  fill  oblivion's  tomb. 
But  souls  can  never  cease  to  be. 

6  0,  when,  before  the  judgment  seat, 

The  wicked  quake  in  dread  despair, 
May  we,  all  reverent  at  thy  feet, 
Pastor  and  flock,  find  mercy  there. 
446 


THE   MINISTRY. 

301.  L.   M.  RippoN's  Coll. 

On  the  dangerous  Sickness  of  a  Minister, 

1  O  THOU,  before  whose  gracious  throne 
We  bow  our  suppliant  spirits  down, 
Thou  know'st  the  anxious  cares  we  feel, 
And  all  our  trembling  lips  would  tell. 

2  Thou  only  canst  assuage  our  grief, 
And  give  our  sorrowing  hearts  relief; 
In  mercy  then,  thy  servant  spare, 
Nor  turn  aside  thy  people's  prayer. 

3  Avert  thy  desolat'ng  stroke, 

Nor  smite  the  shepherd  of  the  flock ; 
Eestore  him,  sinking  to  the  grave ; 
Stretch  out  thine  arm,  make  haste  to  save. 

4  Bound  to  each  soul  by  tender  ties, 
In  every  heart  his  image  lies  ; 
Thy  pitying  aid,'  O  God,  impart. 

Nor  rend  him  from  each  bleeding  heart. 

5  But  if  our  supplications  fail. 

And  prayers  and  tears  cannot  prevail, 
Be  thou  his  strength  and  thou  his  stay. 
Through  death's  dark  vale  to  endless  day. 

802.  L-    M.  S.F.SMim 

Recogoiition  of  a  Pastor. 

1  SPIRIT  of  peace  and  holiness, 
This  new-created  union  bless  ; 
Bind  each  to  each  in  ties  of  love. 
And  ratify  our  work  above. 

2  Savior,  who  carest  for  thy  sheep, 
The  shepherd  of  thy  people  keep ; 
Guide  him  in  every  doubtful  way, 
Nor  let  his  feet  from  duty  stray. 

3  Gird  thou  his  heart  with  strength  divine ; 
Let  Christ  through  all  his  conduct  shine , 
Faithful  in  all  things  may  he  be. 

Dead  to  thi  world,  alive  to  thee. 
447 


THE    MINISTRY. 

4  0  thou,  whose  love  doth  never  fail, 
Breathe  on  this  dry  and  thirsty  vale ; 
And  may  it,  from  this  hour,  appear 

.^     That  thy  reviving  power  is  here. 

5  Lord  of  the  Sabbath,  unto  thee 
Our  spirits  rise  in  harmony ; 
Accept  our  praise,  our  sins  remove, 
And  fit  us  for  thy  courts  above. 

803.  6s  &  4s.  J.  YouNei. 

Prayer  for  a  Pastor  s  Success. 

1  O  HOLY  Lord,  our  God, 
By  heavenly  hosts  adored, 

Hear  us,  we  pray  ; 
To  thee  the  cherubim, 
Angels,  and  seraphim 
Unceasing  praises  bring,    ■ 

And  homage  pay. 

2  Here  give  thy  word  success. 
And  this  thy  servant  bless. 

His  labors  own  ; 
And  while  the  sinner's  Friend 
His  life  and  words  commend, 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  send. 

And  make  him  known. 

3  May  every  passing  year 
More  happy  still  appear 

Than  this  glad  day  ; 
With  numbers  fill  the  place, 
Adorn  thy  saints  with  grace  ; 
Thy  truth  may  all  embrace, 

O  Lord,  we  pray. 

4  O  Lord,  our  God,  arise ; 
And  now,  before  our  eyes, 

Thy  arm  make  bare ; 
448 


THE   MINISTRY. 

Unite  our  hearts  in  love, 
Till,  raised  to  heaven  above, 
We  all  its  goodness  prove. 

And  praise  thee  there.  ^   j 

804  L.    M.  Beddomb. 

Prayer  for  the  Success  of  Ministers. 

1  FATHER  of  mercies,  bow  thine  ear, 
Attentive  to  our  earnest  prayer  ; 

"We  plead  for  those  who  plead  for  thee ; 
Successful  pleaders  may  they  be. 

2  ,  How  great  their  work  !  how  vast  their  charge ! 

Do  thou  their  anxious  souls  enlarge  ; 
Their  best  endovrments  are  our  gain ; 
We  share  the  blessings  they  obtain. 

3  O,  clothe  with  energy  divine 

Their  words  ;  and  let  those  words  be  thine ; 
To  them  thy  sacred  truth  reveal ; 
Suppress  their  fear,  inHame  their  zeal. 

4  Teach  tliem  to  sow  the  precious  seed ; 
Teach  them  thy  chosen  flock  to  feed ; 
Teach  them  immortal  souls  to  gain, 
And  thus  rev/ard  their  toil  and  pain. 

5  Let  thronging  multitudes  around 
Hear  from  their  lips  the  joyful  sound. 
In  humble  strains  thy  grace  implore. 
And  feel  thy  Spirit's  living  power. 

S8  ^*  449 


DEDICATION. 


DEDICATION. 

805.  L-  M.  wiiw 

The  Temple  of  Nature* 

1  THE  perfect  world,  by  Adam  trod, 
Was  the  first  temple  built  by  God  ; 
His  fiat  laid  the  corner  stone  ; 

He  spake,  and  lo,  the  work  was  done. 

2  He  hung  its  starry  roof  on  high, 
The  broad  expanse  of  azure  sky ; 

.;  ,,;      He  spread  its  pavement,  green  and  bright. 
And  curtained  it  with  morning  light. 

3  The  mountains  in  their  places  stood, 
The  sea,  the  sky  ;  and  all  was  good  ; 
And  when  its  first  pure  praises  rung, 
The  morning  stars  together  sung. 

4  Lord,  'tis  not  ours  to  make  the  sea, 
And  earth,  and  sky,  a  house  for  thee ; 
But  in  thy  sight  our  offering  stands, 
A  humble  temple,  built  with  hands. 

806.  L.    M.  Watts 

A  House  for  God. 

1  WHERE  shall  we  go  to  seek  and  find 

A  habitation  for  our  God  ? 
A  dwelling  for  th'  eternal  Mind 

Among  the  sons  of  flesh  and  blood  ? 

2  The  God  of  Jacob  chose  the  hill 

Of  Zion  for  his  ancient  rest ; 
And  Zion  is  his  dwelling  still ; 

His  church  is  with  his  presence  blest. 

3  Here  will  he  meet  the  hungry  poor, 

And  fill  their  souls  with  living  bread ; 
Here  sinners,  waiting  at  his  door, 
With  sweet  provision  shall  be  fed. 

:  450 


DEDICATION. 

4  "  Here  will  I  fix  my  gracious  throne, 
And  reign  forever,"  saith  the  Lord ; 
"  Here  shall  my  power  and  love  be  knowiij 
And  blessings  shall  attend  my  word." 

S07  *  CM.  Shepherd's  Coll. 

Divine  Condesceoisioiit 

1  WILL  God  in  very  deed  descend, 

And  dwell  with  men  below  ? 
An  ear  to  mortal  worship  lend  ? 
To  us  his  glory  show  ? 

2  While  heaven's  exalted  spheres  resound 

With  hymns  which  angels  sing, 
Will  God  in  mercy  so  abound, 
'  T'  accept  the  praise  we  bring  ? 

3  Allowed  within  thy  courts  to  meet, 

Thy  presence  we  implore  ; 
Smile  on  us  from  thy  mercy  seat, 
And  we  desire  no  more. 

4  Here  let  thy  gospel  be  declared  ; 

Here  may  thy  power  be  known  ; 
May  every  heart,  by  grace  prepared, 
Be  the  Redeemer's  throne. 

5  Here  make  thyself  a  glorious  name. 

And  form  us  for  thy  praise  ; 
Thy  promised  presence,  Lord,  we  claim, 
And  supplicate  thy  grace. 

O  0  O .  *^S*  Montgomery. 

The  Rouse  of  Prmjer  and  Praise* 

1  LORD  of  hosts,  to  thee  we  raise 
Here  a  house  of  prayer  and  praise ; 
Thou  thy  people's  hearts  prepare 
Here  to  meet  for  praise  and  prayer. 

2  Let  the  living  here  be  fed 

With  thy  word,  the  heavenly  bread  ; 
Here,  in  hope  of  glory  blest. 
May  the  dead  be  laid  to  rest. 
451 


^  DEDICATION. 

3  Here  to  thee  a  temple  stand, 
While  the  sea  shall  gird  the  land ; 
Here  reveal  thy  mercy  sure, 
While  the  sun  and  moon  endurdt 

4  Hallelujah  I  earth  and  sky 
To  the  joyful  sound  reply ; 
Hallelujah  !  hence  ascend 

Prayer  and  praise  till  time  shall  end, 

QOy^  L.    M.  Doddridge. 

God's  Condescension* 

1  AND  will  the  great,  eternal  God 
On  earth  establish  his  abode  ? 

And  will  he,  from  his  heavenly  throne, 
Avow  our  temples  for  his  own  ? 

2  We  bring  the  tribute  of  our  praise, 
And  sing  that  condescending  grace 
Which  to  our  notes  will  lend  an  ear, 
And  call  us,  sinful  mortals,  near. 

3  These  walls  we  to  thy  honor  raise  ; 
Long  may  they  echo  with  thy  praise, 
And  thou,  descending,  fill  the  place 
With  choicest  tokens  of  thy  grace. 

4  Here  let  the  great  Redeemer  reign, 
With  all  the  graces  of  his  train  ; 
While  poAver  divine  his  words  attends, 
To  conquer  foes  and  cheer  his  friends. 

5  And  in  the  great,  decisive  day, 
When  God  the  nations  shall  survey, 
May  it  before  the  world  appear 
That  crowds  were  born  to  glory  here. 

810.  H.    M.  Francis 

Prayer  for  God's  Presence  and  Blessing. 

1   GREAT  King  o^  glory,  come, 
And  wdth  thy  favor  crown 
This  temple  as  thy  home, 
This  people  as  thine  own  : 
452 


DEDlCATJfON. 

Beneath  this  roof,  0,  deign  to  show 
How  God  can  dwell  with  men  below. 

2  Here  may  thine  eara  attend 

Our  interceding  cries, 
And  grateful  praise  ascend, 

Like  incense,  to  the  gkies  : 
Here  may  thy  word  melodious  sound, 
And  spread  celestial  jojs  around. 

3  Here  may  our  unborn  sons 

And  daughters  sound  thy  praise, 
And  shine,  like  polished  stones. 

Through  long-succeeding  days : 
Here,  Lord,  display  thy  saving  power, 
While  temples  stand]  and  men  adore. 

4  Here  may  the  listening  throng 

Imbibe  thy  truth  and  love  ; 
Here  Christians  joii  the  song 

Of  seraphim  abcve  ; 
Till  all,  who  humbly  seek  thy  face, 
Kejoice  in  thy  abounding  grace. 

811.  C.  M.  J.R.SC01T. 

Divine  Blesdng  besought, 

1  TO  thee  this  temple  we  devote, 

Our  Father  and  our  God  ; 
Accept  it  thine,  and  seal  it  now 
Thy  Spirit's  blest  abode. 

2  Here  may  the  pitijer  of  faith  ascend, 

The  voice  of  praise  arise  ; 
O,  may  each  lowly  service  prove 
Accepted  sacrifice. 

3  Here  may  the  sinner  learn  his  guilt. 

And  weep  before  his  Lord ; 
Here,  pardoned,  ging  a  Savior's  love, 
And  here  his  vows  record. 

4  Here  may  affliction  dry  the  tear,  " 
•           And  learn  to  trust  m  God, 

453 


DEDICAIION. 


Convinced  it  is  a  Fattier  smites, 
And  love  that  guides  the  rod. 

Peace  be  within  thest  sacred  walls  ; 
Prosperity  be  here  ; 

Long  smile  upon  thy  people,  Lord, 
And  evermore  be  near. 


812. 


Montgomery. 


L.  M. 

A  Bhssing  implored, 

1  HERE,  in  thy  name,  eternal  God, 

We  build  this  earthly  house  for  thee ; 
O,  choose  it  for  thy  fixed  abode, 
And  guard  it  lorg  from  error  free. 

2  Here,  when  thy  people  seek  thy  face, 

And  dying  sinners  pray  to  live. 
Hear  thou,  in  heaven,  thy  dwelling-place, 
And  when  thou  li^^arest.  Lord,  forgive. 

3  Here,  when  thy  messengers  proclaim 

The  blessed  gospel  of  thy  Son, 
Still  by  the  power  of  his  great  name 
Be  mighty  signs  and  wonders  done. 

4  When  children's  voices  raise  the  song, 

Hosanna  !  to  their  heavenly  King, 
Let  heaven  with  earth  the  strain  prolong ; 
Hosanna  !  let  the  angels  sing. 

5  But  will,  indeed,  Jehovah  deign 

Here  to  abide,  no  transient  guest  ? 
Here  will  our  great  Rsdeemer  reign, 
And  here  the  Holy  Spirit  rest  ? 

6  Thy  glory  never  hence  depart ; 

Yet  choose  not.  Lord,  this  house  alone ; 
Thy  kingdom  come  to  every  heart ; 
In  every  bosom  fix  thy  throne. 

C.    M.  Knowles. 

A  Blessing  supplicated. 

C  GOD,  though  countless  worlds  of  light    ^ 
Thy  power  and  glorj-  show, 
454 


813. 


I   DEDICATION. 

Though  roipd  thy  throne,  above  all  height, 
Imm(^rta]  seraphs  glow, — 

2  Yet  oft  to  rjien  of  ancient  time  ^ 

Thj  |lorlous  presence  came, 
And  in  Moiiah's  fane  sublime 
Thou  didpt  record  thj  name. 

3  And  no^,  \jhere'er  thj  saints  apart 

Are  ijiet  tor  praise  and  prayer, 
"Wherever  sighs  a  contrite  heart. 
Thou,  gr^^cious  God,  art  there. 

4  With  grateiil  joy,  thy  children  rear 

This  temple,  Lord,  to  thee  ; 
Long  may  'thej  sing  thy  praises  here, 
And  liere  thy  beauty  see.' 

5  Here,  Savior,  deign  thy  saints  to  meet, 

With  peace  their  hearts  to  fill ; 
And  here,  like  Sharon's  odors  sweet, 
May  grace  divine  distil. 

6  Here  may  thy  truth  fresh  triumphs  win  ; 

Eternal  Spirit,  here. 
In  many  a  heart,  now  dead  in  sin, 
A  living  temple  rear. 

Q  2.  4:  .  -L*.     M.  PlEUPONT. 

Dedication  of  a  House  of  Worship. 

1  O,  BOW  tliine  ear,  eternal  One ; 

On  thee  otur  heart  adoring  calls  ; 
To  thee  the  followers  of  thy  Son 

Have  raided  and  now  devote  these  walls. 

2  Here  let  th}^  holy  days  be  kept ; 

And  be  tliis  place  to  worship  given. 
Like  that  bright  spot  where  Jacob  slept, 
The  house  of  God,  the  gate  of  heaven. 

3  Here  may  tliine  honor  dwell ;  and  here, 

As  incense,  let  thy  children's  prayer. 
From  contrite  hearts  and  lips  sincere. 
Rise  on  the  still  and  holy  air. 
455 


DEDICATION. 

,f    4  Here  be  thy  praise  devoutly  sung ; 

Here  let  thy  truth  bean  forth  to  save, 
^      As  when,  of  old,  thy  Spirit  hung, 

On  wings  of  light,  o'er  Jordan's  wave. 

5  And  when  the  lips,  that  vith  thy  name 
Are  vocal  now,  to  dust  shall  turn, 
On  others'  may  devotion's  flame    . 
Be  kindled  here,  and  pirely  burn. 

815.  L.    M.  6  L.        V.  G.  Ramsey. 

Consecrating  Fraytr» 

1  WITHIN  thy  courts,  0  God,  to-day 

We  come  with  songs  of  joy  and  praise  ; 
Accept  our  homage,  h^re,  we  pray, 

The  humble  tribute  Which  we  raise  ; 
"  And  let  the  blessings  oi*  thy  grace 

Descend,  and  consecralje  this  place. 

2  Thou,  who  of  old  didst  condescend 

Between  the  cherubim  to  dwell. 
Such  tokens  of  thy  presence  send. 

That  future  ages  j^i  may  tell 
The  wonders  of  thy  matcMess  grace. 
Displayed  within  this  holy  place. 

3  We  build  this  house  with  toil  and  care  ; 

But  vain  the  labor  of  our  hands  ; 
Unless  thy  presence  meet  us  here, 

An  empty  monument  it  stands  : 
O,  let  the  visions  of  thy  face 
Adorn  and  sanctify  this  pl^ce. 

4  Here,  by  thy  Spirit's  miglJty  power, 

O,  may  our  souls  be  oftfen  stirred ; 
And  many  a  pentecostal  shower 

Attend  the  preaching  of  thy  word ; 
While  listening  throngs,  with  wonder,  trace 
Thy  glories  in  this  sacred  place. 

456 


REVIVALS. 

816.  C.   M.  Reed. 

The  Spirit's  Presence  desired, 

1  SPIRIT  divine,  attend  our  prayer, 

And  make  this  house  thy  home  ; 
Descend  with  all  thy  gracious  power ; 
0,  come,  great  Spirit,  come. 

2  Come  as  the  light :  to  us  reveal 

Our  sinfulness  and  woe, 
And  lead  us  in  the  paths  of  life, 
Where  all  the  righteous  go. 

3  Come  as  the  fire,  and  purge  our  hearts,  *  ijt 

Like  sacrificial  flame  ;  ^ 

Let  every  soul  an  offering  be 
To  our  Redeemer's  name. 

4  Come  as  a  dove,  and  spread  thy  wings, 

The  wings  of  peaceful  love. 
And  let  the  church  on  earth  become 
Blest  as  the  church  above. 

5  Spirit  divine,  attend  our  prayer, 

And  make  this  house  thy  home  ; 
Descend  with  all  thy  gracious  power ; 
O,  come,  great  Spirit,  come. 


817. 


REVIVALS. 

S.   M.  Sac.  SoNoa. 

Prayer  for  a  Revival, 

0  LORD,  thy  work  revive 

In  Zion's  gloomy  hour. 
And  let  our  dying  graces  live 

By  thy  restoring  power. 
0,  let  thy  chosen  few 

Awake  to  earnest  prayer ;         f. 
39  457 


RETIVALS. 

Their  solemn  vows  again  renew, 
And  walk  in  filial  fear. 

3  Thy  Spirit  then  will  speak 

Through  lips  of  feeble  clay, 
Till  hearts  of  adamant  shall  break, 
Till  rebels  shall  obey. 

4  Now  lend  thy  gracious  ear  ; 

Now  listen  to  our  cry  : 
0,  come  and  bring  salvation  near ; 
Our  souls  on  thee  rely. 

818-  8s,  7s,  &  4.  Newton. 

Prayer  for  a  BevivaL 

1  SAYIOE,  visit  thy  plantation  ; 

Grant  us,  Lord,  a  gracious  rain ; 
All  will  come  to  desolation, 
Unless  thou  return  again : 

Lord,  revive  us ; 
All  our  help  must  come  from  thee. 

2  Surely  once  thy  garden  flourished  ; 

Every  part  looked  gay  and  green  ; 

All  its  plants  by  thee  were  nourished ; 

Then  how  cheering  was  the  scene  ! 

Lord,  revive  us ; 
All  our  help  must  come  from  thee. 

3  Keep  no  longer  at  a  distance  ; 

Shine  upon  us  from  on  high, 
Lest,  for  want  of  thine  assistance. 
Every  plant  should  droop  and  die. 

Lord,  revive  us ; 
All  our  help  must  come  from  thee. 

4  Dearest  Savior,  hasten  hither  ; 

Thou  canst  make  them  bloom  again ; 
0,  permit  them  not  to  wither ; 
Let  not  all  our  hopes  be  vain : 

Lord,  revive  us ; 
All  our  help  must  come  from  thee. 
458 


REVIVALS. 

5  Let  our  mutual  love  be  fervent ; 

Make  us  prevalent  in  prayers  ; 
Let  each  one,  esteemed  thj  servant, 
Shun  the  world's  bewitching  snares  • 

Lord,  revive  us; 
All  our  help  must  come  from  thee. 

6  Break  the  tempter's  fatal  power, 

Turn  the  stony  heart  to  flesh, 
And  begin,  from  this  good  hour, 
To  revive  thy  work  afresh : 

Lord,  revive  us ; 
All  our  help  must  come  from  thee. 

Q J  y^  L.    M.  Kingsbury. 

A  Revival  desired. 

1  EEVIVE  thy  churches.  Lord,  with  grace; 
Heal  every  breach,  and  grant  us  peace  ; 
Rouse  us  from  sloth  ;  our  hearts  inflame 
With  ardent  zeal  for  Jesus'  name. 

2  May  young  and  old  thy  word  receive, 
Dead  sinners  hear  thy  voice  and  live, 
The  wounded  conscience  healing  find, 
And  joy  refresh  each  drooping  mind. 

3  May  aged  saints,  matured  with  grace, 
Abound  in  fruits  of  holiness,' 

And,  when  transplanted  to  the  skies, 
May  younger  in  their  stead  arise. 

4  Thus  we  our  suppliant  voices  raise. 
And,  weeping,  sow  the  seeds  of  praise, 
In  humble  hope  that  thou  wilt  hear 
Our  songs  of  praise  and  fervent  prayer. 

820.  L.    M.  T.Scott 

Prayer  for  the  Beturii  of  the  Spirit, 

1  0  LOED,  and  shall  our  fainting  souls 
Thy  just  displeasure  ever  mourn  ? 
Thy  Spirit  grieved,  and  long  withdrawn, 
Will  he  no  more  to  us  return  ? 
459 


REVIVALS. 

2  Great  Source  of  light  and  peace,  return, 

Nor  let  us  mourn  and  sigh  in  vain ; 
Come,  repossess  our  longing  hearts 
With  all  the  graces  of  thy  train. 

3  This  tempi  3,  hallowed  by  thine  hand, 

Once  more  be  with  thy  presence  blest ; 
Here  be  thy  grace  anew  displayed ; 
Be  this  thine  everlasting  rest. 

821.  CM.  Watts. 

Prayer  for  Revival, 

1  RETURN,  0  God  of  love,  return  ; 
Earth  is  a  tiresome  place  : 
How  long  shall  we,  thy  children,  mourn 
Our  absence  from  thy  face  ? 
,    2  Let  heaven  succeed  our  painful  years, 
Let  sin  and  sorrow  cease ; 
And  in  proportion  to  our  tears, 
So  make  our  joys  increase. 

3  Thy  wonders  to  thy  servants  show ; 

Make  thine  own  work  complete ; 
Then  shall  our  souls  thy  glory  know. 
And  own  thy  love  was  great. 

4  Then  shall  we  shine  before  thy  throne. 

In  all  thy  beauty,  Lord  ; 
And  the  poor  service  we  have  done 
Meet  a  divine  reward. 

822.  CM.  N.COLVBR. 

Converting  Grace  implored. 

1  COME,  Lord,  in  mercy  come  again. 

With  thy  converting  power  ; 
The  fields  of  Zion  thirst  for  rain  ; 
O,  send  a  gracious  shower. 

2  Our  hearts  are  filled  with  sore  distress, 

While  sinners  all  around 
Are  pressing  on  to  endless  death, 
And  no  relief  is  found. 
460 


REVIVALS. 

3  Dear  Savior,  come  with  quickening  power, 

Thy  mourning  people  cry  ; 
Salvation  bring  in  mercy's  hour, 
Nor  let  the  sinner  die. 

4  Once  more  let  converts  throng  thy  house, 

And  shouts  of  victory  raise  ; 
Then  shall  our  griefs  be  turned  to  joy, 
And  sighs  to  songs  of  praise. 

823.  C.   M.  Ryland. 

Thi  Church  revived, 

1  NOW  let  the  slumbering  church  awake. 

And  shine  in  bright  array  ; 
Thy  chains,  O  captive  daughter,  break, 
And  cast  thy  bonds  away. 

2  Long  hast  thou  been  in  dust  supine, 

Insulted  by  thy  foes  ; 
"  Where  is,"  they  cried,  "  that  God  of  thine  ? 
And  who  regards  thy  woes  ?  " 

3  Thy  God  incarnate  on  his  hands 

Beholds  thy  name  engraved  ; 
Still  unrevoked  his  promise  stands, 
And  Zion  shall  be  saVed. 

4  Through  prayer  is  brought  the  fitting  time 

His  mercy  to  display  ; 
And  now  he  rides  on  clouds  sublime  — 
Salvation  wins  the  day. 

824.  CM.  Watts. 

Zion  rebuilt.      » 

1  LET  Zion  and  her  sons  rejoice  ; 

Behold  the  promised  hour  ; 
Her  God  hath  heard  her  mourning  voice, 
And  now  exalts  his  power. 

2  Her  dust  and  ruins,  that  remain, 

Are  precious  in  his  eyes  ; 
Those  ruins  shall  be  built  again, 
And  all  that  dust  shall  rise. 
39*  461  * 


REVIVALS. 

3  He  frees  the  soul  condemned  to  death ; 
Nor,  when  his  saints  complain, 
Shall  it  be  said  that  praying  breath 
Was  ever  spent  in  vain. 


825. 


7s. 

The  little  Cloud. 


Wbslet. 


1  SAW  ye  not  the  cloud  arise, 

Little  as  a  human  hand  ? 
Now  it  spreads  along  the  skies. 
Hangs  o'er  ail  the  thirsty  land. 

2  Lo,  the  promise  of  a  shower 

Drops  already  from  above  ; 
But  the  Lord  will  shortly  pour 
All  the  blessings  of  his  love. 

-  3  When  he  firsu  .ne  work  begun, 
Small  and  feeble  was  its  day ; 
Now  the  word  doth  swiftly  run, 
Now  it  wins  its  widening  way. 

4  Sons  of  God,  your  Savior  praise  ; 
He  the  door  hath  opened  wide ; 
He  hath  given  the  word  of  grace ; 
Jesus'  word  is  o-lorified. 


826.  c.  M. 

The  Cloud  increasing. 


MiLLEB. 


1  THE  little  cloud  increases  still ; 

The  heavens  are  big  with  rain  ; 
We  haste  to  catch  the  teeming  shower, 
And  all  its  moisture  drain. 

2  A  rill,  a  stream,  a  torrent  flows  : 

Lord,  pour  a  mighty  flood  ; 
0,  sweep  the  nations,  shake  the  earth, 
Till  all  proclaim  thee  God. 

462 


REVIVALS. 

827.  '^S.  Palmeb. 
Praise  for  Revival* 

1  FODNl'  of  everlasting  love, 

Rich  thj  streams  of  mercy  are  ; 
Flowing  purely  from  above,  . 

Beauty  marks  their  course  afar. 

2  Lo,  thy  church,  thy  garden,  now 

Blooms  beneath  the  heavenly  shower 
Sinners  feel,  and  melt,  and  bow : 
Mild,  yet  mighty,  is  thy  power. 

3  God  of  grace,  before  thy  throne 

Here  our  warmest  thanks^we  bring ; 
Thine  the  glory  —  thine  alone ; 
Loudest  praise  to  thee  we  sing. 

4  Hear,  O,  hear  our  grateful  song  ; 

Let  thy  Spirit  still  descend  ; 
Eoll  the  tide  of  grace  along, 

Widening,  deepening,  to  the  end. 

828.  CM.  HOSKINS. 

Joy  in  a  Revival. 

1  0,  HOW  the  joyfiii  hearts  revive 
Of  those  who  fear  the  Lord, 
When  sinners  dead  are  made  alive, 
And  homeward  brought  to  God  ! 
"  2  Th3  parent  views  with  joyful  eyes 
His  now  returning  son. 
And,  lost  in  grateful  rapture,  cries, 
What  hath  the  Savior  done  I 

3  The  ministers  of  Christ  rejoice 

When  souls  the  word  receive  ; 
When  sinners  hear  the  Savior's  voice, 
And  in  his  name  believe. 

4  The  church  of  God  their  praises  join 

And  his  salvation  sing ; 
They  glorify  the  grace  divine 
Of  their  victojrious  King. 

463 


REVIVALS. 

5  But  greater  joy  must  they  possess 
Who  feel  this  glorious  change ; 
Their  laboriug  tongues  can  but  express 
How  true,  and  yet  how  strange. 

829.  L.    M.  ViLL.  Hymns. 

Gospel  Harvest, 

1  LIFT  up  your  eyes,  ye  sons  of  light ; 
Behold  the  fields  already  white  ; 
The  glorious  liarvest  now  is  come ; 
See  ransomed  sinners  flocking  home. 

2  Moved  by  the  Spirit's  softest  wind, 
Their  hearts  are  all  as  one  inclined ; 
Their  former  sins  and  follies  mourn  ; 
They  bow,  and  to  their  God  return. 

3  Improve  the  harvest,  fleeing  fast, 
E'er  yet  the  shining  season's  past, 
Wlien  all  the  work  of  life  shall  end, 
The  last,  the  lon^^,  dark  night  descend. 


830 


H.     M.  DODDRIDOa. 

Effects  of  a  Revival. 

1  PEAISE  to  the  Lord  on  high, 

Who  spreads  his  triumphs  wide, 
While  Jesus'  fragrant  name 

Is  breathed  on  every  side  : 
Balmy  and  rich  the  odors  rise, 
And  fill  the  earth  and  reach  the  skies. 

2  Poor,  sinful,  dying  souls 

Its  influence  feel,  and  live ; 
Sweeter  than  vital  air 

The  incense  they  receive  : 
They  breathe  anew,  and  rise,  and  sing 
Jesus,  the  Lord,  their  conquering  King. 

3  But  they  who  scorn  the  grace 

That  brings  salvation  nigh., 
464 


MISSIONS. 

And  turn  awaj  their  face, 

Must  faint,  and  fall,  and  die  : 
So  sad  a  doom,  ye  saints,  deplore ; 
For  0,  they  fall  to  rise  no  more. 

831.  S.    M.  ViLL.  Hymns. 

A  brighter  Day  in  Prospect* 

1  THE  day  is  drawing  nigh. 

Still  brighter  far  than  this. 
When  converts  like  a  cloud  shall  fly  ^ 

To  seek  the  realms  of  bliss. 

2  What  joys  our  hearts  shall  fill ! 

What  glories  strike  our  sight ! 
When  sinners  up  to  Zion's  hill 

Like  doves  shall  speed  their  flight !         ? 

3  Beneath  thy  balmy  wing, 

O  Sun  of  righteousness. 
These  happy  souls  shall  sit  and  sing 
The  wonders  of  thy  grace. 


MISSIONS. 

832.  L-   M.  WATm 

Universal  Reign  of  Christ, 

1  GREAT  God,  whose  universal  sway 
The  known  and  unknown  worlds  obey, 
Now  give  the  kingdom  to  thy  Son  ; 
Extend  his  power,  exalt  his  throne. 

2  As  rain  on  meadows  newly  mown, 
So  shall  he  send  his  influence  down ; 
His  grace  on  fainting  souls  distils. 
Like  heavenly  dew  on  thirsty  hills. 

3  The  heathen  lands,  that  lie  beneath 
The  shades  of  overspreading  death, 

\&6 


MISSIONS. 

Revive  at  his  first  dawning  light, 
And  deserts  blossom  at  the  sight. 
4  The  saints  shall  flourish  in  his  days, 
Dressed  in  the  robes  of  joy  and  praise ; 
Peace,  like  a  river,  from  his  throne 
Shall  flow  to  nations  yet  unknown. 


833 


L.    M.  Beman. 

Prayer  for  tJie  Spirit  of  the  Gospel, 

JESUS,  we  bow  before  thy  throne  ; 

We  lift  our  eyes  to  seek  thy  face  : 
To  bleeding  hearts  thy  love  make  known ; 

On  contrite  souls  bestow  thy  grace. 
See,  spread  beneath  thy  gracious  eye, 

A  world  o'er  whelmed  in  guilt  and  tears. 
Where  deathless  souls  in  ruin  He, 

And  no  kind  voice  dispels  their  fears. 
Lord,  arm  thy  truth  with  power  divine, 

Its  conquests  spread  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  suns  and  stars  forget  to  shine, 

And  earth  and  skies  shall  be  no  more. 
0,  rise,  ye  ransomed  captives,  rise ; 

Peal  the  loud  anthem  here  below ; 
Let  earth  reflect  it  to  the  skies. 

And  heaven  with  new-born  rapture  glow 

8s,  7s,  &   4.  Williams 

Desiriiig  the  Spread  of  the  Gospel, 

1  O'ER  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness. 

Look,  my  soul,  be  still  and  gaze ; 
See  the  promises  advancing 
To  a  glorious  day  of  grace : 

Blessed  jubilee, 
Let  thy  glorious  morning  dawn. 

2  Let  the  dark,  benighted  pagan, 

Let  the  rude  barbarian,  see 
That  divine  and  glorious  conquest 

Once  obtained  on  Calvary  :  < 

466 


834 


MISSIONS. 

Let  the  gospel 
Loud  resound,  from  pole  to  pole. 
Kingdoms  wide,  that  sit  in  darkness, 

Grant  them,  Lord,  the  glorious  light; 
Now,  from  eastern  coast  to  western. 
May  the  morning  chase  the  night : 
Let  redemption. 
Freely  purchased,  win  the  day. 
Fly  abroad,  thou  mighty  gospel, 

Win  and  conquer,  never  cease : 
May  thy  lasting,  wide  dominions 
Multiply,  and  still  increase  : 

Sway  thy  sceptre. 
Savior,  all  the  world  around. 


q30.  -t^*   '^^'  Shrubsolb 

Divine  Power  supplicated, 

1  AEM  of  the  Lord,  awake,  awake  ; 
Put  on  thy  strength,  the  nations  shake ; 
Now  let  the  world,  adoring,  see 
Triumphs  of  mercy  wrought  by  thee. 

2  Say  to  the  heathen,  from  thy  throne, 
"  I  am  Jehovah,  God  alone  : " 

Thy  voice  their  idols  shall  confound, 
And  cast  their  altars  to  the  ground. 

3  Let  Zion's  time  of  favor  come ; 

0,  bring  the  tribes  of  Israel  home  : 
Soon  may  our  wondering  eyes  behold 
Gentiles  and  Jews  in  Jesus'  fold. 

4  Almighty  God,  thy  grace  proclaim 
Through  every  clime,  of  every  name  ; 
Let  adverse  powers  before  thee  fall, 
And  crown  the  Savior  Lord  of  all. 

836.  L.  M.  wa™. 

Christ's  Kingdom  among  the  Gentiles* 

1  JESUS  shall  reign,  where'er  the  sun 
Does  his  successive  journeys  run ; 
467 


MISSIONS. 

His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more, 

2  For  him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 
And  praises  throng  to  crown  his  head ; 
His  name,  like  sweet  perfume,  shall  rise 
"With  every  morning  sacrifice. 

3  People  and  realms,  of  every  tongue. 
Dwell  on  his  love,  with  sweetest  song ; 

,     And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  his  name. 

4  Blessings  abound  where'er  he  reigns ; 
The  prisoner  leaps  to  loose  his  chains  ; 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest. 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

5  Let  every  creature  rise  and  bring 
Peculiar  honors  to  our  King, 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 
And  earth  repeat  the  long  amen. 


837 


H.   M.  E.Scott. 

Prayer  for  Christ's  Victory, 

1  ALL  hail,  incarnate  God  ! 

The  wondrous  things  foretold 
Of  thee,  in  sacred  writ. 

With  joy  our  eyes  behold : 
Still  doth  thine  arm     I  And  monuments 
New  trophies  wear,      |  Of  glory  rear. 

2  0,  haste,  victorious  Prince, 

That  glorious,  happy  day. 
When  souls,  like  drops  of  dew, 

Shall  own  thy  gentle  sway  : 
O,  may  it  bless  I  And  bear  our  shouts 

Our  longing  eyes,         1  Beyond  the  skies. 

3  All  hail,  triumphant  Lord ! 

Eternal  be  thy  reign : 
468 


MISSIONS. 


Behold,  the  nations  wait 
To  wear  thy  gentle  chain  : 


.Thy  throne  shall  stand 
Forever  sure. 


When  earth  and  time 
Are  known  no  more, 

o3o.  -L'   ^«  Beddome. 

Reign  of  Christ^ 

1  ASCEND  thy  throne,  almighty  King, 

And  spread  thy  glories  all  abroad ; 
Let  thy  own  arm  salvation  bring, 

And  be  thou  known  the  gracious  God. 

2  Let  millions  bow  before  thy  seat ; 

Let  humble  mourners  seek  thy  face ; 
Bring  daring  rebels  to  thy  feet. 
Subdued  by  thy  victorious  grace. 

3  0,  let  the  kingdoms  of  the  world 

Become  the  kingdoms  of  the  Lord ; 
Let  saints  and  angels  praise  thy  name  ; 
Be  thou  through  heaven  and  earth  adoredU 

839.  L.  M.  \o^. 

Missio7is  to  the  Heathen, 

1  BEHOLD,  the  heathen  wait  to  know 
The  joy  the  gospel  will  bestow  ; 

The  exiled  captive  to  receive 
The  freedom  Jesus  has  to  give. 

2  Come,  let  us,  with  a  grateful  heart. 
In  this  blest  labor  share  a  part ; 

Our  prayers  and  offerings  gladly  bring 
To  aid  the  triumphs  of  our  King. 

3  Our  hearts  exult  in  songs  of  praise. 
That  we  have  seen  these  latter  days, 
"When  our  Redeemer  shall  be  known 
Where  Satan  long  hath  held  his  throne. 

4  Where'er  his  hand  hath  spread  the  skies,   ' 
Sweet  incense  to  his  name  shall  rise, 

And  slave  and  freeman,  Greek  and  Jew, 
By  sovereign  grace  be  formed  anew. 

40  469 


MISSIONS. 

O4:0*  C.     M.  MONTGOMBBT^ 

Prayer  for  the  Spirit* 

1  SPIRIT  of  power  and  might,  behold 

A  world  by  sin  destroyed : 
Creator  Spirit,  as  of  old, 
Move  on  the  formless  void. 

2  Give  thou  the  word  :  that  healing  sound 

Shall  quell  the  deadly  strife. 
And  earth  again,  like  Eden  crowned, 
Bring  forth  the  tree  of  life. 

3  If  sang  the  morning  stars  for  joy 

When  nature  rose  to  view, 
"What  strains  will  angel  harps  employ 
When  thou  shalt  all  renew  !  — 

4  Andff  the  sons  of  God  rejoice 

To  hear  a  Savior's  name. 
How  will  the  ransomed  raise  their  voice, 
To  whom  that  Savior  came  ! 

5  Lo,  every  kindred,  tongue,  and  tribe, 

Assembling  round  the  throne. 
The  new  creation  shall  ascribe 
To  sovereign  love  alone. 

841.  L.    M.  ViLL  Coll. 

Prayer  for  the  Heathen, 

1  SOVEREIGN  of  worlds,  display  thy  power; 
Be  this  thy  Zion's  favored  hour : 

Bid  the  bright  Morning  Star  arise, 
And  point  the  nations  to  the  skies. 

2  Set  up  thy  throne  where  Satan  reigns, 
On  Afric's  shore,  on  India's  plains. 
On  wilds  and  continents  unknown. 
And  be  the  universe  thine  own. 

3  Speak,  and  the  world  shall  hear  thy  voice ; 
Speak,  and  the  desert  shall  rejoice ; 
Scatter  the  gloom  of  heathen  night, 

Aa4  bid  all  nations  hail  the  light. 
470 


MISSIONS. 

842.  "^S   &    6s.  Andbbsow 

Home  Missions, 

1  OUR  country's  voice  is  pleading ; 

Ye  men  of  God,  arise  ; 
His  providence  is  leading  ; 

The  land  before  you  lies  : 
Day-gleams  are  o'er  it  brightening. 

And  promise  clothes  the  soil ; 
Wide  fields,  for  harvest  whitening, 

Invite  the  reaper's  toil. 

2  Go  where  the  waves  are  breaking 

On  California's  shore, 
Christ's  precious  gospel  taking," 

More  rich  than  golden  ore  ; 
On  Alleghany's  mountams, 
•     Through  all  the  Western  vale, 
Beside  Missouri's  fountains, 

Kehearse  the  wondrous  tale. 

3  Where  prairie  flowers  are  blooming. 

Plant  Sharon's  fairer  rose  ; 
The  farthest  wilds  illuming 

With  light  that  ever  glows  ; 
To  each  lone  forest  ranger 

The  word  of  life  unseal ; 
To  every  exile  stranger 

Its  saving  truths  reveal. 

4  The  love  of  Christ  unfolding, 

Speed  on  from  east  to  west, 
Till  all,  his  cross  beholding, 

In  him  are  fully  blest. 
Great  Author  of  salvation, 

Haste,  haste  the  glorious  day, 
When  we,  a  ransomed  nation, 

Thy  scey  tre  shall  obey. 
471 


MISSIONS. 

843.  8s   &    7s.  Bpis.Coli. 

Extension  of  the  Gospel, 

»  '    1  WHERE  the  wilderness  is  lying, 
And  the  trees  of  ages  nod, 
Westward,  in  the  desert  crying, 
Make  a  highway  for  our  God. 

2  Westward,  till  the  church  be  kneeling, 
In  the  forest  aisles  so  dim. 
And  the  wildwood's  arches  pealing 
With  the  people's  holy  hymn. 

^  3  Westward,  still,  O  Lord,  in  glory, 
Be  thy  bannered  cross  unfurled. 
Till  frqm  vale  and  mountain  hoary 
Rolls  the  anthem  round  the  world. 

4  Reign,  O,  reign  o'er  every  nation  ; 

Reign,  Redeemer,  Father,  King ;     ' 
And  with  songs  of  thy  salvatioi^i 
Let  the  wide  creation  ring. 

844.  CM.  S.  W.  LlVERMOBK. 

The  Western  Churches, 

1  OUR  pilgrim  brethren  dwelling  far  — 

O  God  of  truth  and  love. 
Light  thou  their  path  with  thine  own  star, 
Bright  beaming  from  above. 

2  Wide  as  their  mighty  rivers  flow, 

Let  thine  own  truth  extend  ; 
Where  prairies  spread  and  forests  grow, 
O  Lord,  thy  gospel  send. 

3  Then  will  a  mighty  nation  own 

A  union  firm  and  strong ; 
'  The  sceptre  of  th'  eternal  throne 
Shall  rule  its  councils  long. 

472 


845 


MISSIONS. 

C.    M.  Watm. 

Prayer  for  the  Enlargement  of  the  Church, 

1  SHINE,  miglity  God,  on  this  our  land, 

With  beams  of  heavenly  grace ; 
Reveal  thy  power  through  all  our  coasts, 
And  show  thy  smiling  face. 

2  "When  shall  thy  name,  from  shore  to  shore, 

Sound  through  the  earth  abroad, 
And  distant  nations  know  and  love 
Their  Savior  and  their  God  ? 

o  Sing  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant  lands  ; 
Sing  loud,  with  joyful  voice  ; 
Let  every  tongue  exalt  his  praise, 
And  every  lieart  rejoice. 

846.  7s  &  6s.  Hebef 

Condition  of  the  Heathen, 

1  FROM  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 

From  India's  coral  strand, — 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 

Roll  down  their  golden  sand,  — 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 

From  many  a  palmy  plain,  — 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

2  What  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle, 
Though  every  prospect  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile  ; 
In  vain,  with  lavish  kindness, 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strown : 
The  heathen,  in  his  blindness. 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 

3  ShaU  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

By  wisdom  from  on  high, 
Shall  we  to  man  benighted 
The  lamp  cf  life  deny  ^ 
40  *  473 


MISSIONS. 

Salvation,  0  salvation ! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim^ 
Till  earth's  remotest  nation 

Has  learned  Messiah's  name. 

4    Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  his  story. 
And  you,  ye  waters,  roll. 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory, 
'  •  It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole  ; 

Till  o'er  our  ransomed  nature 

The  Lamb,  for  sinners  slain, 
Eedeemer,  King,  Creator, 
In  bliss  returns  to  reign. 

84?.  7s   &   5.  SUTTOM. 

Appeal  of  the  Heathen* 

1  HAEK !  what  cry  arrests  my  ear  ? 
Hark  !  what  accents  of  despair  ? 
'Tis  the  heathen's  dying  prayer  ; 

Friends  of  Jesus,  hear. 

2  Men  of  God,  to  you  we  cry  ; 
Rests  on  you  our  tearful  eye ; 
Help  us.  Christians,  or  we  die  — 

Die  in  dark  despair. 

3  Hasten,  Christians,  haste  to  save  ; 
O'er  the  land  and  o'er  the  wave, 
Dangers,  death,  and  distance  brave ; 

Hark  !  for  help  they  call. 

4  Afric  bends  her  suppliant  knee, 
Asia  spreads  her  hands  to  thee ; 
Hark !  they  urge  the  heaven-bom  plen-, 

Jesus  died  for  all. 

5  Haste,  then,  spread  the  Savior's  name, 
Snatch  the  firebrands  from  the  fiame, 
Deck  his  glorious  diadem 

,  With  their  ransomed  souls. 

.  474 


MISSIONS* 


6  See,  the  pagan  altars  fall ; 
See,  the  Savior  reigns  o*er  all ; 
Crown  him,  crown  him  Lord  of  all, 
Echoes  round  the  pole. 


848.  8s  &  7s.  Cawood. 

Voice  from  the  Heathen, 

1  HARK  !  what  mean  those  lamentations, 

Rolling  sadly  through  the  sky  ? 
'Tis  the  cry  of  heathen  nations, 
"  Come  and  help  us,  or  we  die." 

2  Hear  the  heathen's  sad  complaining ; 

Christians,  hear  their  dying  cry  ; 
And,  the  love  of  Christ  constraining, 
Haste  to  help  them,  e'er  they  die. 

849.  L.     M.  COLLYER. 

Missionary  Meeti7ig» 

1  ASSEMBLED  at  thy  great  command, 
Before  thy  face,  dread  King,  we  stand ; 
The  voice  that  marshalled  every  star 
Has  called  thy  people  from  afar. 

2  We  meet  through  distant  lands  to  spread 
The  truth  for  which  the  martyrs  bled ; 
Along  the  line  —  to  either  pole  — 

The  anthem  of  thy  praise  to  roll. 

3  Our  prayers  assist ;  accept  our  praise  ; 
Our  hopes  revive ;  our  courage  raise  ; 
Our  counsels  aid ;  to  each  impart 
The  single  eye,  the  faithful  heart. 

4  Forth  with  thy  chosen  heralds  come ; 
Recall  the  wandering  spirits  home  : 
From  Zions  mount  send  forth  the  sound, 
To  spread  the  spacious  earth  around. 

475 


BIISSIONS. 

850,  6s  &  4s.  Pratt's  Coll. 

Prayer  to  the  Trinity! 

1  TH<JU,  whose  almighty  word 
Chaos  and  darkness  heard, 

And  took  their  flight, 
Hear  us,  we  humbly  pray, 
And  where  the  gospel  day 
Sheds  not  its  glorious  ray, 

"  Let  there  be  light." 

2  Thou,  who  didst  copne  to  bring, 
On  thy  redeeming  wing, 

-     ■  Healing  and  sight. 

Health  to  the  sick  in  mind, 
Sight  to  the  inly  blind, 
O,  now  to  all  mankind 
"  Let  there  be  light." 

3  Spirit  of  truth  and  love, 
Life-giving,  holy  Dove, 

Speed  forth  thy  flight ; 
Move  on  the  waters'  face, 
.  .  Bearing  the  lamp  of  grace, 

'  And  in  earth's  darkest  place 

"  Let  there  be  light." 

851.  I-     M.  VOKB 

Prayer  for  the  Spread  of  the  Gospel, 

1  EXEET  thy  power,  thy  rights  maintain, 

Almighty,  everlasting  King ; 
The  influence  of  thy  crown  increase, 
And  strangers  to  thy  footstool  bring. 

2  In  one  vast  symphony  of  praise, 

Gentile  and  Jew  shall  then  unite ; 
And  unbelief  no  longer  reign, 

But  sink  in  shades  of  endless  night, 

3  Then  Afric's  liberated  sons 

Shall  chant  to  Asia's  rapturous  song ; 
Europe  resound  her  Savior's  fame. 
And  western  climes  the  notes  prolong. 
476 


MISSIONS. 

4  To  every  land  beneath  the  sun 

Imnianuers  kingdom  shall  extend  ; 
And  every  man  in  every  clime 
Shall  meet  a  brother  and  a  friend. 

852.  CM.  Gibbons. 

Success  of  Missions, 

1  LORD,  send  thy  word,  and  let  it  fly, 

Armed  with  thy  Spirit's"  power ; 
Ten  thousands  shall  confess  its  sway, 
And  bless  the  saving  hour. 

2  Beneath  the  influence  of  thy  grace 

The  barren  wastes  shall  rise, 
With  sudden  greens  and  fruits  arrayed, 
A  blooming  paradise. 

3  True  holiness  shall  strike  its  root 

.  In  each  regenerate  heart ; 
Shall  in  a  growth  divine  arise, 
And  heavenly  fruits  impart. 

4  Peace,  with  her  olives  crowned,  shall  stretch 

Her  wings  from  shore  to  shore  ; 
No  trump  shall  rouse  the  rage  of  war, 
Nor  murderous  cannon  roar. 

5  Lord,  for  those  days  we  wait ;  those  days 

Are  in  thy  word  foretold ; 
Fly  swifter,  sun  and  stars,  and  bring 
This  promised  age  of  gold. 

6  "  Amen,"  with  joy  divine,  let  earth's 

Unnumbered  myriads  cry ; 
"  Amen,"  with  joy  divine,  let  heaven's 
Unnumbered  choirs  reply. 

853.  CM.  S.F.Smiih. 

Heralds  of  Mercy. 

1  MOST  gracious  to  fulfil  thy  word. 
Almighty  to  defend,  — 
To  reap  thy  ripened  harvest,  Lord, 
Thy  :hosen  servants  send. 

477 


MISSIONS. 

2  Send  to  the  east  the  valiant  band ; 
Send  to  each  distant  pole  ; 
Send  to  the  west ;  o'er  every  land 
Salvation's  current  roll. 

, .  S  0  Zion,  spread  more  wide  thy  tent ; 
Stretch  forth  thy  straining  cords  ; 
The  promise  dawns  ;  the  clouds  are  rent ; 
Earth,  thou  shalt  be  the  Lord's. 

4  Haste,  haste,  ye  years  of  toil  and  woe  ; 

Heaven,  earth,  break  forth  and  sing, 
"  The  kingdoms  of  the  world  are  now 
Thy  conquest,  peerless  King." 

5  Amen,  amen  ;  let  echoing  praise 

Swell  like  the  sounding  sea ; 
To  God,  to  God,  those  rapturous  lays. 
That  tide  of  praise,  shall  be. 

854.  8s,  7s,  &  4.  kellt. 

Cry  aloud. 

1  MEN  of  God,  go,  take  your  stations  ; 

Darkness  reigns  throughout  the  earth ; 
Go,  proclaim  among  the  nations 
Joyful  news  of  heavenly  birth ; 

Bear  the  tidings 
Of  the  Savior's  matchless  worth. 

2  "What  though  earth  and  hell,  united, 

Should  oppose  the  Savior's  plan  ? 
Plead  his  cause,  nor  be  affrighted  : 
Fear  ye  not  the  face  of  man  ; 

Vain  their  tumult ; 
Stop  his  work  they  never  can. 

3  When  exposed  to  fearful/dangers, 

Jesus  will  his  own  defend  ; 
Borne  afar  'midst  foes  and  strangers, 
Jesus  will  appear  your  Friend ; 

And  his  presence 
Shall  be  with  you  to  the  end. 
478 


i. 


MISSIONS. 

355.  L.    M.  A.  Balfous. 

The  Missionary  charged  and  enco  iraged, 

1  GO,  messenger  of  peace  and  love, 

To  people  plunged  in  shades  of  night ; 
Like  angels  sent  from  fields  above, 
Be  thine  to  shed  celestial  light. 

2  On  barren  rock  and  desert  isle, 

Go,  bid  the  rose  of  Sharon  bloom  ; 
Till  arid  wastes  around  thee  smile, 
And  bear  to  heaven  a  sweet  perfume. 

3  Go  to  the  hungry  —  food  impart ; 

To  paths  of  peace  the  wanderer  guide ; 
And  lead  the  thirsty,  panting  heart 
Where  streams  of  living  water  glide. 

4  Go,  bid  the  bright  and  Morning  Star 

From  Bethlehem's  plains  resplendent  shine, 
And  piercing  through  the  gloom  afar, 
Shed  heavenly  light  and  love  divine. 

5  O,  faint  not  in  the  day  of  toil. 

When  harvest  waits  the  reaper's  hand ; 
Go,  gather  in  the  glorious  spoil. 
And  joyous  in  his  presence  stand. 

6  Thy  love  a  rich  reward  shall  find 

From  Him  who  sits  enthroned  on  high ; 
For  they  who  turn  the  erring  mind 
Shall  shine  like  stars  above  the  sky. 


856. 


L.    M.  Winchell's  Sbl. 

Christian  Heralds, 

1  YE  Christian  heralds,  go,  proclaim 
Salvation  in  Immanuel's  name ; 
To  distant  climes  the  tidings  bear, 
And  plant  the  rose  of  Sharon  there. 

2  He'll  shield  you  with  a  wall  of  fire ; 
With  holy  zeal  your  iearts  inspire  ; 
Bid  raging  winds  their  fury  cease, 
And  calm  the  savage  breast  to  peace. 

479 


MISSIONS. 

3  And  when  our  labors  all  are  o'er, 
Then  shall  we  meet  to  part  no  more  ; 
Meet  with  the  ransomed  throng  to  fall, 
And  crown  our  Savior  Lord  of  all. 

O07  •  *^^'  Maesden. 

The  Messeiigers  of  God, 

1  GO,  ye  messengers  of  God  ; 

Like  the  beams  of  morning  fly ; 
Take  the  wonder-working  rod  ; 
Wave  the  banner  cross  on  high. 

2  Go  to  many  a  tropic  isle. 

In  the  bosom  of  the  deep. 
Where  the  skies  forever  smile. 
And  th'  oppressed  forever  weep. 

3  O'er  the  pagan's  night  of  care 

Pour  the  living  light  of  heaven  ; 
Chase  away  his  wild  despair ; 
Bid  him  hope  to  be  forgiven. 

4  Where  the  golden  gates  of  day 

Open  on  the  palmy  east, 
High  the  bleeding  cross  display, 
Spread  the  gospel's  richest  feast. 

858,  8S    &    7S.  SiGOTTRNEY. 

Missionaries  charged. 

1  ONWAED,  onward,  men  of  heaven  ; 

Bear  the  gospel  banner  high  ; 
Rest  not  till  its  light  is  given, 

Star  of  every  pagan  sky : 
Send  it  where  the  pilgrim  stranger 

Faints  beneath  the  torrid  ray  ; 
Bid  the  hardy  forest  ranger 

Hail  it,  ere  he  fades  away. 

2  Where  the  Arctic  Ocean  thunders, 

Where  the  tropics  fiercely  glow, 
Broadly  spread  its  page  of  wonders, 
Brightly  bid  its  radiance  flow ; 
480 


MISSIONS. 

India  marks  its  lustre  stealing ; 

Shivering  Greenland  loves  its  rays ; 
Afric,  'mid  her  deserts  kneeling, 

Lifts  the  untaught  strain  of  praise. 

3  Eude  in  speech,  or  wild  in  feature, 

Dark  in  spirit,  though  they  be. 
Show  that  light  to  every  creature, 

Prince  or  vassal,  bond  or  free : 
Lo,  they  haste  to  every  nation  ; 

Host  on  host  the  ranks  supply : 
Onward !  Christ  is  your  salvation, 

And  your  death  is  victory. 

859.  CM.  MORELL 

Missionaries  commended  to  God, 

1  FATHER  of  mercies,  condescend 

To  hear  our  fervent  prayer. 
While  these  our  brethren  we  commend 
To  thy  paternal  care. 

2  Before  them  set  an  open  door  ; 

Their  various  efforts  bless  ; 
On  them  thy  Holy  Spirit  pour. 
And  crown  them  with  success. 

3  Endow  them  with  a  heavenly  mind ; 

Supply  their  ev^ry  need  ; 
Make  them  in  spirit  meek,  resigned, 
But  bold  in  word  and  deed. 

■   4  In  every  tempting,  trying  'lour, 
Uphold  them  by  thy  grace, 
And  guard  them  by  thy  mighty  power 
Till  they  shall  end  their  race. 

5  Then,  followed  by  a  numerous  train, 
Gathered  from  heathen  lands, 
A  crown  of  life  may  they  obtain 
From  their  Redeemer's  hands. 
41  4S1 


MISSIONS. 

860.  8s,  7s,  &4.  S.F.Smith. 

The  Missionary's  Fareicell. 

1  YES,  my  native  land,  I  love  thee; 

All  thy  scenes,  1  love  them  well : 
Friends,  connjsctions,  happy  country, 
Can  I  bid  you  all  farewell  ? 

Can  I  leave  you. 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell  ? 

2  Home,  thy  joys  are  passing  lovely  — 

Joys  no  stranger  heart  can  tell : 

Happy  home,  indeed  I  love  thee  ; 

Can  I,  can  I  say,  "  Farewell ''  ? 

Can  I  leave  thee, 

4,  Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell  ? 

3  Scenes  of  sacred  peace  and  pleasure, 

Holy  days  and  Sabbath  bell, 
Eichest,  brightest,  sweetest  treasure, 
Can  I  say  a  last  farewell  ? 

Can  I  leave  you. 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell  ? 

4  Yes,  I  hasten  from  you  gladly, 

From  the  scenes  I  loved  so  well ; 
Far  away,  ye  billows,  bear  me  ; 
Lovely,  native  land,  farewell : 

Pleased  I  leave  thee, 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell. 

5  In  the  deserts  let  me  labor ; 

On  the  mountains  let  me  tell 
How  he  died  —  the  blessed  Savior  — 
To  redeem  a  world  from  hell : 

Let  me  hasten, 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell. 

6  Bear  me  on,  thou  restless  ocean  ; 

Let  the  winds  my  canvas  swell ; 
Heaves  my  heart  with  warm  emotion. 
While  I  go  far  hence  to  dwell ; 

Glad  I  bid  thee. 
Native  land,  farewell,  farewell. 
432 


MISSIONS. 

SQ\.  7s   &    6s.  Noel's  Coll. 

Departure  of  Missionaries, 

1  ROLL  on,  thou  miglity  ocean  ; 

And  as  thy  billows  flow. 
Bear  messengers  of  mercy 
To  every  land  below. 

2  Arise,  ye  gales,  and  waft  them 

Safe  to  the  destined  shore^ 
That  man  may  sit  in  darkness 
And  death's  deep  shade  no  more. 

3  0  thou  eternal  Ruler, 

Who  boldest  in  thine  arm  ^ 
The  tempests  of  the  ocean, 
Protect  them  from  all  harm. 

4  0,  be  thy  presence  with  them, 

Wherever  they  may  be  ; 
Though  far  from  us  who  love  them, 
0,  be  they  still  with  thee. 

862.  7s    &    5s.  S.F.Smith 

The  Missionary  Angel. 

1  ONWARD  speed  thy  conquering  flight; 

Angel,  onward  speed ; 
Cast  abroad  thy  radiant  light,     . 

Bid  the  shades  recede  ; 
Tread  the  idols  in  the  dust. 

Heathen  fanes  destroy. 
Spread  the  gospel's  holy  trust, 

Spread  the  gospel's  joy. 

2  Onward  speed  thy  conquering  flight ; 

Angel*,  onward  haste  ; 
Quickly  on  each  mountain's  height 
,         Be  thy  standard  placed  ; 
Let  thy  blissful  tidings  float 

Far  o'er  vale  and  hill, 
Till  the  sweetly -echoing  note 
Eyj?y  bosom  thrill. 
483 


MISSIONS. 

3  Onward  speed  thy  conquering  flight ; 

.  Angel,  onward  fly  ; 
Long  has  been  the  reign  of  night ; 

Bring  the  morning  nigh  : 
'Tis  to  thee  the  heathen  hft 

Their  imploring  wail ; 
Bear  them  Heaven's  holy  gift. 

Ere  their  courage  fail. 

4  Onward  speed* thy  conquering  flight; 

Angel;  onward  speed : 
Morning  bursts  upon  our  sight ; 

'Tis  the  time  decreed  : 
Jesus  now  his  kingdom   akes, 

Thrones  and  empires  fall, 
And  the  joyous  song  awakes, 

"  God  is  all  in  all." 


363.  7s     &    6s.  Pratt's  Coll. 

Christ's  Joyful  Reign, 

1  WHEN  shall  the  voice  of  singing 
V  Flow  joyfully  along, 

When  hill  and  valley,  ringing 
With  one  triumphant  song. 

Proclaim  the  contest  ended, 
And  Him,  who  once  was  slain, 

Again  to  earth  descended, 
In  righteousness  to  reign  ? 

2  Then  from  the  lofty  mountains 

The  sacred  shout  shall  fly, 
And  shady  vales  and  fountains 

Shall  echo  the  reply  ; 
High  tower  and  lowly  dwelling 

Shall  send  the  chorus  round, 
All  hallelujah  swelling, 

In  one  eternal  sound. 
484 


MISSIONS. 

864,  I^-    M-  Ch,  Psalmody 

Dominion  of  Christ  prayed  for, 

1  SOON  may  the  last  glad  song  arise, 
Through  all  the  millions  of  the  skies  — 
That  song  of  triumph  which  records 
That  all  the  earth  is  now  the  Lord's. 

2  Let  thrones,  and  powers,  and  kingdoms  be 
Obedient,  mighty  God,  to  thee  ; 

And  over  land,  and  stream,  and  main, 
*     Now  wave  the  sceptre  of  thy  reign. 

3  O,  let  that  glorious  anthem  swell ; 
Let  host  to  host  the  triumph  tell, 
That  not  one  rebel  heart  remains, 
But  over  all  the  Savior  reigns. 

355.  '^S.  BOWRINO. 

Report  of  the  Watchman. 

1  WATCHMAN,  tell  us  of  the  night, 

"What  its  signs  of  promise  are  : 
Traveller,  o'er  yon  mountain's  height, 
See  that  glory-beaming  star. 

2  Watchman,  does  its  beauteous  ray 

Aught  of  hope  or  joy  foretell  ? 
Traveller,  yes  ;  it  brings  the  day, 
Promised  day  of  Israel. 

3  Watchman,  tell  us  of  the  night ; 

Higher  yet  that  star  ascends : 
Traveller,  blessedness  and  light, 

Peace  and  truth,  its  course  portends. 

4  Watchman,  will  its  beams  alone 

Gild  the  spot  that  gave  them  birth  ? 
Traveller,  ages  are  its  own ; 
See,  it  bursts  o'er  all  the  earth. 

5  Watchman,  tell  us  of  the  night. 

For  the  morning  seems  to  daw^ : . 
Traveller,  darkness  takes  its  flight ; 
Doubt  and  terror  are  withdrawn. 
41*  485 


MISSIONS. 

6  "Watchman,  let  thy  wanderings  cfease ; 
Hie  thee  to  thy  quiet  home : 
Traveller,  lo,  the  Prince  of  Peace, 
Lo,  the  Son  of  God  is  come. 

866.  8s,  7s,  &  4.'  Kelly. 

Encouraging  Prospects, 

1  LOOK,  ye  saints,  the  day  is  breaking 

Joyful  times  are  near  at  hand ; 
God,  the  mighty  God,  is  speaking, 

By  his  word,  in  every  land :  * 

Day  advances ; 
Darkness  flies  at  his  command. 

2  While  the  foe  becomes  more  daring. 

While  he  enters  like  a  flood, 
God,  the  Savior,  is  preparing 
Means  to  spread  his  truth  abroad 

Every  language 
Soon  shall  tell  the  love  of  God. 

3  O,  'tis  pleasant,  'tis  reviving 

To  our  hearts,  to  hear,  each  day 
Joyful  news,  from  far  arriving. 
How  the  gospel  wins  its  way, 
•     '  Those  enlightening 

Who  in  death  and  darkness  lay. 

4  God  of  Jacob,  high  and  glorious, 

Let  thy  people  see  thy  hand ; 
Let  the  gospel  be  victorious. 

Through  the  world,  in  every  land ; 

Then  shall  idols 
Perish,  Lord,  at  thy  command. 

867.  lis    &    lOs.  Sac.Songw, 

The  glad  Mo7'ni7ig. 

.  HAIL  to  the  brightness  of  Zion's  glad  morning ; 

Joy  to  the  lands  that  in  darkness  have  lain ; 

Hushed  be  the  accents-  of  sorrow  and  mourning ; 

Zion  in  triumph  begins  her  mild  re^'gn. 

486 


MISSIONS. 

2  Hail  to  the  brightness  of  Zion's  glad  morning, 

Long  by  the  prophets  of  Israel  foretold  ; 
Hail  to  the  miUions  from  bondage  returning ; 
Gentiles  and  Jews  the  blest  vision  behold. 

3  Lo,  in  the  desert  rich  flowers  are  springing, 

Streams  ever  copious  are  gliding  along ; 
Loud  from  the  mountain  tops  echoes  are  ringing. 
Wastes  rise  in  verdure  and  mingle  in  song. 

4  See  from  all  lands,  from  the  isles  of  the  ocean, 

Praise  to  Jehovah  ascending  on  high ; 
Fallen  are  the  engines  of  war  and  commotion ; 
Shouts  of  salvation  are  rending  the  sky. 

S6S.  7s&6s.  ^.r.SMriH. 

"  The  Morning  cometh'^ 

1  THE  morning  light  is  breaking  ; 

The  darkness  disappears  ; 
The  sons  of  earth  are  waking 

To  penitential  tears  : 
Each  breeze  that  sweeps  the  ocean 

Brings  tidings  fro'm  afar 
Of  nations  in  commotion, 

Prepared  for  Zion's  war.  • 

2  E-ich  dews  of  grace  come  o'er  us. 

In  many  a  gentle  shower, 
And  brighter  scenes  before  us 

Are  opening  every  hour : 
Each  cry  to  heaven  going 

Abundant  answers  brings, 
And  heavenly  gales  are  blowing, 

With  peace  upon  their  wings. 

3  See  heathen  nations  bending 

Before  the  God  we  love, 
And  thousand  hearts  ascending 

In  gratitude  above 
While  sinners,  now  ccnfessing, 

The  gospel  call  obey, 
487 


MISSIONS. 

'      ;>,     And  seek  the  Savior's  blessing, 
A  nation  in  a  day. 

4  Blest  river  of  salvation. 

Pursue  tliy  onward  way  ; 
Flow  thou  to  every  nation, 

iSTor  in  thy  richness  stay  : 
Stay  not  till  all  the  lowly 

Triumphant  reach  their  home ; 
Stay  not  till  all  the  holy 

Proclaim,  "  The  Lord  is  come.'' 

86G,  8s,   7s,  "&4.       J.  W.  Barkee, 

The  Gospel  spreading. 

1  JOYFUL  tidings,  free  salvation ; 

Let  it  float  o'er  every  §ea  ; 
Sound  the  gospel  proclamation, 
Till  the  world  from  sin  is  free : 

Joyful  tidings  ; 
Let  the  winds  thy  heralds  be. 

2  Where  the  darkened  Hindoo  boweth 

At  his  consecrated  shrine,     . 
Where  the  far-famed  Ganges  floweth, 
*         Let  the  glorious  gospel  shine  : 
Glorious  gospel. 
Lighten  every  heathen  clime. 

3  Li  the  distant  ocean  island 

Let  the  Savior's  name  be  sung, 
And  the  theme  of  man's  redemption 
Sweetly  flow  from  every  tongue  : 

Great  redemption  ; 
Let  it  sound  to  old  and  young. 

4  O'er  the  Caffree  land  resounding. 

May  the  gracious  message  fly  ; 
Like  an  embassy  of  glory 

Dropping  sweetly  from  the  sky : 

Gracious  message. 
With  the  glorious  morning  fly, 
488 


MISSIONS. 

S70.  8s,  7s,  &  4.  kbllt. 

Zion  encouraged* 

1  ON  tha  mountain's  top  appearing, 

Lo,  the  sacred  herald  stands, 
Welcome  news  to  Zion  bearing, 
Zion,  long  in  hostile  lands  : 

Mourning  captive, 
God  himself  will  loose  thy  bands. 

2  Has  thy  night  been  long  and  mournful  ? 

Have  thy  friends  unfaithful  proved  ? 
Have  thy  foes  been  proud  and  scornful, 
By  thy  sighs  and  tears  unmoved  ? 

Cease  thy  mourning ; 
Zion  still  is  well  beloved. 

3  God,  thy  God,  will  now  restore  thee  ; 

He  himself  appears  thy  Friend  ; 
All  thy  foes  shall  flee  before  thee ; 
Here  their  boasts  and  triumphs  end : 

Great  deliverance 
Zion's  King  will  surely  send. 

4  Peace  and  joy  shall  now  attend  thee  ; 

All  thy  warfare  now  be  past ; 
God  thy  Savior  will  defend  thee ; 
Victory  is  thine  at  last ; 

All  thy  conflicts 
End  in  everlasting  rest. 

871,  C.     M.  CHII.MEL. 

Zio7i  exalted  above  the  Hills. 

1  O'ER  mountain  tops  the  mount  of  God, 

In  latter  days,  shall  rise  — 
Above  the  summit  of  the  hills. 
And  draw  the  wondering  eyes. 

2  To  this  the  joyful  nations  round, 

All  tribes  and  tongues,  shall  flow  ; 
Up  to  the  mount  of  God,  they  say, 
And  to  his  house  we'll  2:0. 


MiSSIONS. 

3  The  beams  that  shine  from  Zion's  hill 

Shall  lighten  every  land  ; 
The  King,  who  reigns  in  Salem's  towers, 
Shall  the  whole  world  command. 

4  Among  the  nations  he  shall  judge  ; 

His  judgments  truth  shall  guide  ; 
His  sceptre  shall  protect  the  just, 
And  crush  the  sinner's  pride. 

5  No  war  shall  rage,  no  hostile  feuds 

Disturb  those  peaceful  years  : 
To  ploughshares  men  shall  beat  their  swords, 
To  pruning  hooks  their  spears. 

6  Come,  then,  0  house  of  Jacob,  come, 

And  worship  at  his  shrine  ; 
And,  walking  in  the  light  of  God, 
With  holy  beauties  shine. 


872. 


C.    M.  Montgomery. 

Retur7iing  to  Zio7i, 

1  DAUGHTER  of  Zion,  from  the  dust 

Exalt  thy  fallen  head  ; 
Again  in  thy  Redeemer  trust ; 
He  calls  thee  from  the  dead. 

2  Awake,  awake ;  put  on  thy  strength, 

Thy  beautiful  array ; 
The  day  of  freedom  dawns  at  length, 
The  Lord's  appointed  day. 

3  Rebuild  thy  walls,  thy  bounds  enlarge. 

And  send  thy  heralds  forth  ; 
Say  to  the  south,  "  Give  up  thy  charge," 
And,  "  Keep  not  back,  O  north." 

4  They  come  ;  they  come ;  thine  exiled  bands, 

"Where'er  they  rest  or  roam, 
Have  heard  thy  voice  in  distant  lands, 
And  hasten  to  their  home. 
490 


MISSIONS. 

5  Thus,  though  the  universe  shall  burn, 
And  God  his  works  destroy, 
With  songs  thy  ransomed  shall  return, 
And  everlasting  joy. 

873.  7s&6s.  Lttb. 
The  Salvation  of  Israel. 

1  0  THAT  the  Lord's  salvation 

Were  out  of  Zion  come, 
To  heal  his  ancient  nation, 
To  lead  his  outcasts  home  ! 

2  How  long  the  holy  city 

Shall  heathen  feet  profane  ? 
Return,  O  Lord,  in  pity  ; 
Rebuild  her  walls  again. 

3  Let  fall  thy  rod  of  terror  ; 

Thy  saving  grace  impart ; 
R#ll  back  the  veil  of  error  ; 
Release  the  fettered  heart. 

4  Let  Israel,  home  returning, 

Her  lost  Messiah  see*; 
Give  oil  of  joy  for  mourning. 

And  bind  thy  church  to  thee.  H 

874.  L.    M,  Pratt's  Colu 
Israel  returning  from  Captivity. 

1  WHY,  on  the  bending  willows  hung, 

O  Israel,  sleeps  thy  tuneful  string  ? 
Still  mute  remains  thy  sullen  tongue, 
And  Zion's  song  declines  to  sing  ? 

2  Awake  ;  thy  sweetest  raptures  raise ; 

Let  harp  and  voice  unite  their  strains  ; 
Thy  promised  King  his  sceptre  sways  ; 
And  Jesus,  thy  Messiah,  reigns. 

3  No  taunting  foes  the  song  require  ; 

No  strangers  mock  thy  captive  chain ; 
But  friends  invite  the  silent  lyre, 
And  brethren  ask  the  holy  strain. 
491 


MISSIONS. 

4  Nor  fear  thy  Salem's  hills  to  wrong, 

If  other  lands  thy  triumph  share  : 
A  heavenly  city  claim?  thy  song  ; 
A  brighter  Salem  rises  there. 

5  By  foreign  streams  no  longer  roam ; 

Nor,  weeping,  think  of  Jordan's  flood : 
In  every  chme  behold  a  home  ; 
In  every  temple  see  thy  God. 

875.  C.     M.  MOOBE. 

Spiritual  Restoration  of  the  Jews, 

1  BUT  who  shall  see  the  glorious  day, 

When,  throned  on  Zion's  brow. 

The  Lord  shall  rend  that  veil  away 

Which  blinds  the  nations  now  ? 

2  When  earth  no  more  beneath  the  fear 

Of  his  rebuke  shall  lie,  — 
When  pain  shall  cease,  and  every  tear 
Be  wiped  from  every  eye,  — 

3  Then,  Judah,  thou  no  more  shalt  mourn 

Beneath  fiie  heathen's  chain  ; 
Thy  days  of  splendor  shall  return, 

And  all  be  new  again. 
'^4  The  fount  of  life  shall  then  be  quaffed 

In  peace  by  all  who  come, 
■  '  :^,       And  every  wind  that  blows  shall  waft 

Some  long-lost  exile  home. 

{j(\),  '^^^  Montgomery. 

Jubilee  Song, 

1  HAE.K  !  the  song  of  jubilee, 

Loud  as  mighty  thunders'  roar, 
Or  the  fulness  of  the  sea. 

When  it  breaks  upon  the  shore. 

2  See  Jehovah's  banner  furled  ; 

Sheathed  his  sword :  he  speaks  —  'tis  done; 
Now  the  kingdoms  of  this  world 
Are  the  kingdom  of  his  Son. 
492 


MISSIONS. 

3  He  shall  reign  from  pole  to  pole 
With  supreme,  unbounded  sway  ; 
He  shall  reign,  when,  like  a  scroll, 
Yonder  heavens  have  passed  away. 
t  Hallelujah  !  for  the  Lord 

God  omnipotent  shall  reign  : 
Hallelujah  !  let  the  word 

Echo  round  the  earth  and  main,  . 

S77 •  '^^^  Pratt's  Coll. 

Jesus  reigns, 

1  WAKE  the  song  of  jubilee  ; 
Let  it  echo  o'er  the  sea ; 

Now  is  come  the  promised  hour : 
Jesus  reigns  with  sovereign  power. 

2  All  ye  nations,  join  and  sing, 
Christ,  of  lords  and  kings,  is  King ; 
Let  it  sound  from  shore  to  shore, 
Jesus  reigns,  fore vermore. 

3  Now  the  desert  lands  rejoice, 
And  the  islands  join  their  voice  ; 
Yea,  tlie  whole  creation  sings, 
Jesus  is  the  King  of  kings. 

878.  '^S.  Kellet. 

Trmmphs  of  the  Gospel, 

1  WHO  are  these  that  come  from  far, 
Led  by  Jacob's  rising  star  ? 
Strangers  now  to  Zion  come. 
There  to  seek  a  peaceful  home. 

2  Lo,  they  gather  like  a  cloud. 

Or  as  doves  their  windows  crowd : 
Zion  wonders  at  the  sight, 
Zion  feels  a  strange  delight. 

3  Zion  now  no  more  shall  sigh  ; 
God  will  raise  her  glory  high ; 
He  will  send  a  large  increase  ;• 
He  will  give  his  people  peace. 

42  493 


MISSIONS. 

4  Sons  of  Zion,  sing  aloud; 
See  her  sun  without  a  cloud  ; 
God  will  make  her  joj  complete  ; 
Zion's  sun  shall  never  set. 

879.  H.  M.  ANOi 

Millennium  Hymn, 

1  ISLES  of  the  south,  awake  ; 

The  song  of  triumph  sing  ; 

Let  mount,  and  hill,  and  vale 

With  hallelujahs  ring : 

Shout,  for  the  idol's  overthrown, 

/    And  Israel's  God  is  God  alone. 

>     2  Wild  wastes  of  Afric,  shout ; 

Your  shackled  sons  are  free  ; 
No  mother  wails  her  child 
'Neath  the  banana  tree  : 
No  slave  ship  dashes  on  thy  shore  ; 
The  clank  of  chains  is  heard  no  more. 

3  Shout,  vales  of  India,  shout ; 

No  funeral  fires  blaze  high  ; 
No  idol  song  rings  loud, 
As  rolls  the. death  car  by : 
ft  The  banner  of  the  cross  now  waves 
Where  Christian  heralds  made  their  graves. 

4  Shout,  rocky  hills  of  Greece  ; 

The  crescent  head  lies  low  ; 
No  Moslem  flings  his  chain 
Around  the  Christian  now  ; 
But  Greek  and  Moslem  join  in  one 
To  praise  the  Savior,  God  the  Son. 

5  Shout,  hills  of  Palestine  ; 

Have  you  forgot  the  groan, 
The  spear,  the  thorn,  the  cross, 
The  wine  press  trod  alone. 
The  dying  prayer  that  rose  from  thee, 
,     Thou  garden  of  Gethsemane  ? 
494 


MISSIONS. 

6  Hail,  glad  millennial  day  ! 

O,  shout,  ye  heavens  above ; 
To-day  the  nations  sing 
The  song,  redeeming  love  : 
Redeeming  love  the  song  shall  be  : 
Hail,  blessed  year  of  jubilee ! 

880  C.    M.  Watts. 

Kingdom  of  Christ  among  Men 

1  LO,  what  a  glorious  sight  appears 

To  our  believing  eyes  ! 
The  earth  and  seas  are  passed  away, 
And  the  old  rolling  skies. 

2  From  the  third  heavens,  where  God  resides, 

•  That  holy,  happy  place. 
The  new  Jerusalem  comes  down, 
Adorned  with  shining  grace. 

3  Attending  angels  shout  for  joy. 

And  heavenh  armies  sing, 
"  Ye  saints,  behold  the  sacred  seat 
Of  your  descending  King. 

4  "  The  God  of  glory  down  to  men 

Removes  his  blest  abode  — 
His  saints  the  objects  of  his  grace, 
And  he  their  faithful  God. 

5  "  His  own  soft  hand  shall  wipe  the  tears 

From  every  weeping  eye  ; 
And  pains,  and  groans,  and  griefs,  and  fears^ 
And  death  itself,  shall  die." 

^  How  long,  dear  Savior,  0,  how  long 
Shall  this  bright  hour  delay  ? 
Fly  swifter  round,  ye  wheels  of  time. 
And  bring  the  welcome  day. 
495 


SABBATH   SCHOOLS. 


SABBATH   SCHOOLS. 

881.  8S&7S.  Anon. 
Going  to  Sabbath  School, 

1  WHEN  the  morning  bells  are  ringing, 

To  our  school  room  we  repair, 
Where  our  voices  join  in  singing, 
And  our  hearts  unite  in  prayer. 

2  Let  us  all,  with  firm  endeavor, 

In  our  duties  now  engage ; ' 
We  shall  gain  our  Father's  Tavor, 
Bending  o'er  his  sacred  page. 

3  There  the  lessons  he  has  taught  us 

Will  our  hearts  and  minds  improve, 
And  the  blessings  he  has  brought  us 
Wake  a  strong  and  filial  love. 

882.  L.    M.  Union  Coll. 

The  assembled  School. 

1  ASSEMBLED  in  our  school  once  more, 
O  Lord,  thy  blessing  we  implore  ; 

We  meet  to  read,  and  sing,  and  pray ; 
Be  with  us,  then,  through  this  thy  day. 

2  Our  fervent  prayer  to  thee  ascends 
For  parents,  teachers,  foes,  and  friends ; 
And  when  we  in  thy  house  appear, 
Help  us  to  worship  in  thy  fear. 

3  When  we  on  earth  shall  meet  no  more. 
May  we  above  to  glory  soar, 

And  praise  thee  in  more  lofty  strains. 
Where  one  eternal  Sabbath  reigns. 

QQQ^  S.    M.      Greenwood's  CoLi 

Peace  and  Love  invoked. 


1  WITHIN  these  walls  be  peace  ; 
Love  through  our  borders  found 
496 


SABBATH   SCHOOLS* 

Li  all  our  little  palaces, 
Prosperity  abound. 

2  God  scorns  not  humble  things  ; 

Here,  though  the  proud  despise, 
The  children  of  the  King  of  kings 
Are  training  for  the  skies. 

3  May  none  who  thus  are  taught 

From  glory  be  cast  down, 
But  all,  through  faith  and  patience,  brought 
To  an  immortal  crown. 

884.  CM.  Kennaday, 

The  SahhatJi  School, 

1  SWEET  Sabbath  school,  place  dear  to  me, 

Where'er  through  life  I  roam. 

My  heart  will  often  turn  to  thee, 

My  childhood's  Sabbath  home. 

2  Within  thy  courts  of  Him  I've  heard 

Whose  birth  the  angels  sung, 
When  o'er  the  shepherds,  filled  with  fear, 
The  star  of  glory  hung. 

3  0  holy  place,  where  first  we  shed 

The  penitential  tear. 
Where  youthful  steps  are  taught  to  tread 
In  paths  of  peace  and  prayer. 

4  When  all  our  wanderings  here  shall  cease, 

And  cares  of  life  shall  end, 

In  God's  eternal  Sabbath  place 

May  we  our  anthems  blend. 

885  T^S.  Gray. 

Prayer  for  a  Blessing. 

1  SUPPLIANT,  lo,  thy  children  bend, 

Father,  for  thy  blessing  now ; 
Thou  canst  teach  us,  guide,  defend ;    ' 
We  are  weak ;  almighty  thou. 

2  With  the  peace  thy  word  imparts 

Be  the  taught  and  teachers  blest ; 
42  *  497 


SABBATH   SCHOOLS. 

In  our  liv3S,  and  in  our  hearts, 
Father,  be  thy  laws  impressed. 
3  Shed  abroad  in  every  mind 

Light  and  pardon  from  above, 

Charity  for  all  our  kind. 

Trusting  faith,  and  holy  love. 

886  H.    M.  Thurber. 

Prayer  for  the  Sabbath  School. 
1  COME  down,  celestial  Dove, 

From  heaven's  unspotted  height. 
And  fill  our  hearts  with  love, 
And  fill  our  minds  with  light, 


And  highest  skill. 
The  Sabbath  school. 


To  guide  and  rule 

With  heartiest  will, 

2  Here  may  that  living  tide, 

From  God's  bright  throne  that  runs, 
Send  some  pure  rill  to  glide 
Among  these  little  ones, 


And  age  and  youth 
Upon  its  brink 
.  3  Lord,  send  some  quickening  ray. 
That  life  and  warmth  imparts. 
That  we  may  bear  away, 
To  light  up  other  hearts  ; 


O,  may  they  drink 
Sweet  draughts  of  truth. 


That  zeal  may  rule. 
And  duty  move. 


Till  all  shall  love 
The  Sabbath  school. 


88?. 


C.    M.  Anon. 

Christ  blessing  Children, 

1  ON,  through  Judea's  palmy  plain, 

By  Jordan's  silvery  shore, 
The  Savior  leads  the  thronging  train, 
"Who  follow  to  adore. 

2  'Midst  youth,  and  sire,  and  blooming  maid, 

He  marked  the  listening  child  ; 
His  hand  upon  its  head  he  laid, 
And  blest  in  accents  mild. 
498 


SABBATH    SCHOOLS. 

3  LDrd,  though.no  more  thy  hallowed  form 

Can  greet  our  oMldren's  sight, 
Grant  that,  whilst  life  their  breasts  shall  warm, 
Thy  word  may  guide  them  right. 

4  They  may  not  feel  thme  earthly  touch  ; 

But  be  thy  Spirit  given 
To  make  tliem  holy  ;  "  for  of  such 
The  kingdom  is  of  heaven." 

ggg^  C.    M.  Pratt's  Coll. 

Pleasure  of  instructing  the  Young. 

1  BLEST  work,  the  youthful  mind  to  win, 

And  turn  the  rising  race 
From  dark  and  dangerous  paths  of  sin, 
To  seek  redeeming  grace. 

2  Children  our  kind  protection  claim  ; 

And  God  will  v/eil  approve 
When  infants  learn  to  lisp  his  name, 
And  their  Eedeemer  love. 

3  Be  ours  the  bliss  in  wisdom's  way 

To  guide  untutored  youth, 
And  show  the  mind  which  went  astray 
The  w^ay,  the  life,  the  truth. 

4  Thy  Spirit,  Father,  on  us  shed, 

And  bless  this  good  design  : 
The  honors  of  thy  name  be  spread  ; 
Be  all  the  glory  thine. 

889.  C.   M.  Anon. 

The  Parent  or  Teacher's  Prayer, 

1  TEACH  us,  0  Lord,  we  earnest  pray ; 

Let  grace  to  us  be  given 
To  point  our  rising  charge  the  way 
To  happiness  and  heaven. 

2  0  that  with  wisdom  from  above 

Our  minds  may  be  imbued, 
"With  patience,  tenderness,  and  love, 
And  zeal  in  doing  good !    . 
499 


SABBATH    SCHOOLS. 

3  The  Savior's  mind  may  we  possess. 

And  in  his  strength  be  strong ; 
Through  disappointment  and  success 
Pass  steadily  along. 

4  And  in  that  day  when  worlds  shall  stand 

Before  thy  judgment  throne, 
Smile,  Savior,  on  this  youthful  band, 
And  claim  them  for  thine  own. 

890.  L.    M.  Watts. 

Heligious  Educatio7i. 

1  CHILDREN,  in  years  and  knowledge  young, 
Your  parents'  hope,  your  parents'  joy, 
Attend  the  counsels  of  my  tongue ; 

Let  pious  thoughts  your  minds  employ. 
,v^,^;-;  2  If  you  desire  a  length  of  days, 
'  .  '  And  peace  to  crown  your  mortal  state. 

Restrain  your  feet  from  sinful  ways, 
Your  lips  from  slander  and  deceit. 
3  The  eyes  of  God  regard  his  saints  ; 
His  ears  are  open  to  their  cries  ; 
He  sets  his  frowning  face  against 
The  sons  of  violence  and  lies. 

391,  L.    M.  Watts. 

The  Hosan7ia  of  Children. 

1  ALMIGHTY  Ruler  of  the  skies. 

Through  all  the  earth  thy  name  is  spread, 
And  thine  eternal  glories  rise 

Above  the  heavens  thy  hands  have  made. 

2  To  thee  the  voices  of  the  young 

Their  sounding  notes  of  honor  raise ; 
And  babes,  with  uninstructed  tongue, 
Declare  the  wonders  of  thy  praise. 

3  Amidst  thy  temple  children  throng 

To  see  their  great  Redeemer's  face 
The  Son  of  David  is  their  song, 
And  loud  hosannas  fill  the  place. 
500 


SABBATH  SCHOOLS. 

892.  s.  M.  akok. 

Children's  Praise, 

1  TO  praise  the  Savior's  name 

Let  little  children  try, 
While  saints  and  angels  do  the  same 
Li  the  bright  world  on  high. 

2  His  -love  in  heaven  is  sung  ; 

His  name  is  there  adored ; 
And  children  here,  however  young,    ' 
May  learn  to  praise  the  Lord. 

893.  L.     M.  ANOK. 

Children's  Song, 

1  WE  are  but  young-;  yet  we  may  sing 
The  praises  of  our  heavenly  King ; 
He  made  the  earth,  the  sea,  the  sky, 
And  all  the  starry  worlds  on  high. 

2  We  are  but  young  ;  yet  we  must  die  ; 
Perhaps  our  latter  end  is  nigh  ; 
Lord,  may  we  early  seek  thy  grace, 
And  find  in  Christ  a  hiding-place. 

3  We  are  but  young  ;  we  need  a  guide  ; 
Jesus,  in  thee  we  would  confide ; 

O,  lead  us  in  the  path  of  truth ; 
Protect  and  bless  us,  helpless  youth. 

4  We  are  but  young ;  yet  God  has  shed 
Unnumbered  blessings  on  our  head; 
Then  let  our  youth  and  riper  days 
Be  all  devoted  to  his  praise. 

894.  S.    M.  Shirland. 
Praise  to  God  for  learning  to  read* 

1  THE  praises  of  my  tongue 
I  offer  to  the  Lord, 
That  I  was  taught  and  learned  so  young 
To  read  his  holy  word. 
601 


SABBATH    SCHOOLS. 

2  Dear  Lord,  this  word  of  thine 

Informs  me  where  to  go 
For  grace,  to  pardon  all  my  sins. 
And  make  me  holy  too. 

3  0,  may  thy  Spirit  teach, 

And  make  my  heart  receive, 
Those  truths  which  all  thy  servants  preach. 
And  all  thy  saints  believe. 

4  Then  shall  I  praise  the  Lord 

In  a  more  cheerful  strain, 
That  I  was  taught  to  read  his  word, 
And  have  not  learned  in  vain. 

895.  L.    M-  Anon. 

Closing  Hymn. 

1  RETIRING  from  our  school  once  more, 
Thy  blessing,  Father,  we  implore  ; 

Still  may  we  keep  the  heavenly  way, 
And  serve  and  please  thee  through  the  day* 

2  As  in  thy  temple  we  appear. 
Help  us  to  worship  in  thy  fear ; 
Thy  truth  impart,  thy  love  instil. 
That  we  may  know  and  do  thy  will. 

QyQ^  L.    M.  Montgomery. 

Sabbath  ScJwol  Anniversary, 

1  FROM  year  to  year  in  love  we  meet ; 

From  year  to  year  in  peace  we  part : 
The  tongues  of  children  uttering  sweet 
The  thrilling  joy  of  every  heart. 

2  But  time  rolls  on  ;  and,  year  by  year, 

We  change,  grow  up,  or  pass  away ; 
Not  twice  the  same  assembly  here 
Have  hailed  the  children's  festal  day* 

3  Death,  ere  another  year,  shall  strike 

Some  in  our  number  marked  to  fall : 
Be  young  and  old  prepared  alike ; 
The  warning  is  to  each,  to  all. 
502 


SABBATH    SCHOOLS. 

4  Oft  broke,  our  failing  ranks  renew ; 
Send  teachers,  children,  in  our  place, 
More  humble,  docile,  faithful,  true, 
More  like  thy  Son,  from  race  to  race. 

Oui.  C*    '^'  Montgomery. 

Anniversary ;  the  Children's  Jubilee, 

1  HOSANNA,  be  the  children's  song. 

To  Christ,  the  children's  King ; 
His  praise,  to  whom  our  souls  belong, 
Let  all  the  children  sing. 

2  From  little  ones,  to  Jesus  brought, 

Hosanna  now  be  heard ; 
Let  little  infants  now  be  taught 
To  lisp  that  lovely  word.    ' 

3  Hosanna,  sound  from  hill  to  hill, 

And  spread  from  plain  to  plain, 
While  louder,  sweeter,  clearer  still, 
Woods  echo  to  the  strain. 

4  Hosanna,  on  the  wings  of  light, 

O'er  earth  and  ocean  fly. 
Till  morn  to  eve,  and  noon  to  night, 
And  heaven  to  earth,  reply. 

5  Hosanna,  then,  our  song  shall  be, 

Hosanna  to  our  King ; 
This  is  the  children's  jubilee  ; 
Let  all  the  children  sing. 

o9o,  "i^S.  Mrs.  Maxwell. 

Sabbath  School  Festival, 

1  WELCOME  to  our  festival, 
Parents,  teachers,  children,  aU ; 
God  has  spared  us  through  the  year. 
And  in  mercy  brings  us  here. 

2  All  unite  to  praise  our  God, 
For  his  grace  on  us  bestowed ; 
Hallowed  be  the  songs  we  raise, 
Happy  songs  of  gratefiil  praise. 

603 


SABBATH   SCHOOLS. 

3  God,  who  dwells  beyond  the  skj. 
Turns  on  us  a  gracious  eye  ; 
Still  prolongs  our  day  of  grace  ; 
Gives  us  time  to  seek  his  face. 

4  But  while  thus  our  hearts  rejoice, 
We  must  hear  his  warning  voice  — 
Seek  the  way  of  peace  and  truth 

•     In  the  early  days  of  youth. 

899.  CM.  Anon. 

Death  of  a  Teacher, 

1  FAREWELL,  dear  friend,  a  long  farewell ; 

For  we  shall  meet  no  more 
Till  we  are  raised  with  thee  to  dwell 
On  Zioii's  happy  shore. 

2  Our  friend  and  brother,  lo,  is  dead; 

The  cold  and  lifeless  clay 
Has  made  in  dust  its  silent  bed. 
And  there  it  must  decay. 

3  Farewell,  dear  friend,  again  farewell ; 

Soon  we  shall  rise  to  thee  ; 
And  when  we  meet,  no  tongue  can  tell 
How  great  our  joys  shall  be. 

4  No  more  we'll  mourn  thee,  parted  friend, 

But  lift  our  ardent  prayer. 
And  every  thought  and  effort  bend 
To  rise  and  join  thee  there. 

900.  C.    M.  Anon. 

Death  of  a  Scholar, 

1  WE  come  our  Sabbath  hymn  to  raise, 

Our  humble  prayer  to  pour ; 
One  voice  is  hushed  —  its  notes  of  praise 
Shall  mingle  here  no  more. 

2  The  lips  are  still ;  the  eye  is  dim 

That  beamed  with  joy  and  love  ; 
The  spirit  —  it  hath  gone  to  Him 
Who  gave  it  from  above, 
^04 


SABBATH    SCHOOLS. 


3  We  will  not  weep,  —  for  Jesus  said, 
"  Let  little  cliildren  come,"  — 
But  pray  that  our  young  hearts  be  led 
To  seek  that  better  home. 

901.  C.    M.  Hemax.. 

Death  of  a  PupU. 

1  CALM  on  the  bosom  of  thy  God, 

Young  spirit,  rest  thee  now  ; 
E'en  while  with  us  thy  footstep  trod, 
His  seal  was  on  thy  brow. 

2  Dust,  to  its  narrow  house  beneath  ; 

Soul,  to  its  place  on  high ; 
They  that  have  seen  thy  look  in  death 
No  more  may  fear  to  die. 

3  Lone  are  the  paths,  and  sad  the  hours, 

Since  thy  meek  spirit's  gone ; 

But  O,  a  brighter  home  than  ours, 

In  heaven,  is  now  thine  own. 

902.  8s,  7s,  &  4.  CHR.MBL. 

Close  of  School. 

1  NOW  is  done  the  time  of  teaching ; 

Ended  is  the  hour  we  love  ; 
Still  the  voice  of  friends  beseeching 
Bids  us  seek  the  joys  above  : 

Precious  Sabbaths  — - 
Swiftly,  0,  they  swiftly  move. 

2  Wake,  then,  every  tender  feeling, 

Ere  from  school  we  go  away ; 

Savior,  come,  thy  grace  revealing ; 

Every  troubled  thought,  allay  ; 

Make  us  holy  i. 

On  the  sacred  Sabbath  day. 

3  Soon  our  Sabbaths  will  be  ended, 

All  our  Sabbath  schools  be  past. 
Like  the  leai^  to  earth  descended,        i 
Withered  in  the  autumn  blast : 
43  505 


•  SABBATH    SCHOOLS. 

Life  is  passing; 
"We  must  see  the  grave  at  last. 
4  Then  may  heaven  be  beaming  o'er  us, 
With  its  sunny  glories  bright. 
And  with  miUions,  saved  before  us, 
*'  May  we  join  in  worlds  of  light, 

Praising  Jesus 
Where  the  Sabbath  knows  no  night. 

903.  C.    M.  Anon. 

Heaven. 

1  THERE  is  a  land  above, 
All  beautiful  and  bright ; 
And  those  who  love  and  seek  the  Lord 
Hise  to  that  world  of  light. 
.:   2  There  sin  is  known  no  more, 

Nor  tears,  nor  want,  nor  care  ; 
There  good  and  happy  beings  dwell, 
And  all  are  holy  there. 

904.  C.     M.  J.TATtCB.! 

Songs  of  Children  in  Heaven, 

1  THERE  is  a  glorious  world  of  light 

Above  the  starry  sky, 
Where  saints  departed,  clothed  in  white, 
Adore  the  Lord  most  high. 

2  And  hark,  amid  the  sacred  songs 

Those  heavenly  voices  raise, 
Ten  thousand  thousand  infant  tongues 
Unite  in  perfect  praise, 

3  Those  are  the  hymns  that  we  shall  know 

If  Jesus  we  obey ; 
That  is  the  place  where  we  shall  go 
If  found  in  wisdom's  way. 

4  This  is  the  joy  we  ought  to  seek, 

And  make  our  chief  concern ; 
For  this  we  come,  from  week  to  week, 
To  read,  and  hear,  and  learn, 
506 


MORAL    ENTERPRISES. 

Soon  will  our  earthly  race  be  run, 

Our  mortal  frame  decay  ; 
Children  and  teachers,  one  by  one, 

Must  pass  from  earth  away. 
Great  God,  impress  the  serious  thought, 

This  day,  on  every  breast, 
That  both  the  teachers  and  the  taught 

May  enter  to  thy  rest. 


905. 


MORAL  ENTERPRISES. 

^Q  ^   1  Oc        5  Milton,  Gardnek, 

U:3    OC/     XUO.  ^         ^jjTj)  D WIGHT. 

Peace, 

1  NO  war  nor  battle's  sound 
Was  heard  tlie  earth  around  ; 

No  hostile  chiefs  to  furious  combat  ran ; 

But  peaceful  was  the  night 

In  which  the  Prince  of  light 
His  reign  of  peace  upon  the  earth  began. 

2  No  conqueror's  sword  he  bore. 
Nor  warlike  armor  wore, 

Nor  haughty  passions  roused  to  contest  wild ; 

In  peace  and  love  he  came, 

And  gentle  was  the  reign 
Which  o'er  the  earth  he  spread  by  influence  mild. 

3  Unwilling  kings  obeyed. 

And  sheathed  the  battle  blade, 
And  called  their  bloody  legions  from  the  field ; 

In  silent  awe  they  wait, 

And  close  the  warrior's  gate, 
Nor  know  to  whom  their  homage  thus  they  yield. 

4  The  peaceful  conqueror  goes, 
And  triumphs  o'er  his  foes, 

507 


MORAL   ENTERPRISES. 

His  weapons  drawn  from  armories  above ; 

Behold  the  vanquished  sit 

Submissive  at  his  feet, 
And  strife  and  hate  are  changed  to  peace  and  Icve* 

906.  L.    M.  Steele. 

Thanksgiving  for  National  Peace* 

1  GREAT  Ruler  of  the  earth  and  skies, 

A  word  of  thine  almighty  breath 
Can  sink  the  world,  or.  bid  it  rise ; 
Thy  smile  is  life,  tny  frown  i?  death. 

2  When  angry  nations  rush  te  arms, 

And  rage,  and  noise,  and  tumult  reign. 
And  war  resounds  its  dire  alarms, 

And  slaughter  dyes  the  hostile  plaiii,- — 

3  Thy  sovereign  eye  looks  calmly  down, 

And  marks  their  course,  and  bounds  their  power ; 
Thy  law  the  angry  nations  own, 

And  noise  and  war  are  heard  no  more. 

4  Then  peace  returns  with  balmy  wings  ; 

Reviving, commerce  spreads  her  sails; 
The  fields  are  green,  and  plenty  sings, 
Responsive  o'er  the  hills  and  vales. 

5  To  thee  we  pay  our  grateful  songs ; 

Thy  kind  protection  still  implore : 
0,  may  our  hearts,  and  lives,  and  tongues 
Confess  thy  goodness,  and  adore. 

907.  L.  M.  Ax^iN. 

In  Ti7ne  of  War. 

1  WHILE  sounds  of  war  are  heard  aroutid> 
And  death  and  ruin  strew  the  ground, 

%im-    To  thee  we  look,  on  thee  we  call, 
The  Parent  and  the  Lord  of  all. 

2  Thou  who  hast  stamped  on  humankind 
The  image  of  a  heaven-born  mind, 
And  in  a  Father's  wide  embrace 
Hast  cherished  all  the  kindred  race,— 

508 


MOKAI     ENTERPRISES, 

3  Great  God,  whose  powerful  hand  can  bind 
The  raging  waves,  the  furious  wind, 

O,  bid  the  human  tempest  cease, 

And  hush  the  maddening  world  to  peace. 

4  With  reverence  may  each  hostile  land 
Hear  and  obey  that  high  command, 
Thy  Son's  blest  errand  from  above  — 
"  My  creatures,  live  in  mutual  love." 

908.  ^s.  lyi« 

Chrisos  universal  Reign, 

."!    HASTEN,  Lord,  the  glorious  time. 
When,  beneath  Messiah's  sway, 
Every  nation,  every  clime, 
Shall  the  gospel  call  obey. 

2  Mightiest  kings  his  power  shall  own  ; 

Heathen  tribes  his  name  adore  ; 
Satan  and  his  host  o'erthrown. 

Bound  in  chains,  shall  hurt  no  more. 

3  Then  shall  wars  and  tumults  cease  ; 

Then  be  banished  grief  and  pain  ; 
Righteousness,  and  joy,  and  peace, 
Undisturbed,  shall  ever  reign. 

4  Bless  we,  then,  our  gracious  Lord; 

Ever  praise  his  glorious  name  ; 
All  his  mighty  acts  record ; 

All  his  wondrous  love  proclaim. 

909.  CM.  H.  Martineau. 

AU  Men  are  equaL 

1  ALL  men  are  equal  in  their  birth, 

Heirs  of  the  earth  and  skies ; 

All  men  are  equal  when  that  earth 

Fades  from  their  dying  eyes. 

2  God  meets  the  throngs  who  pay  their  vows 

In  courts  that  hands  have  made. 
And  hears  the  worshipper  who  bows 
Beneath  the  plantain  shade. 
43  *  509 


MORAL    ENTERPRISES. 

S  'Tis  man  alone  who  difference  sees, 
And  speaks  of  high  and  low, 
And  worships  those,  and  tramples  these, 
Wliile  the  same  path  they  go. 

4  0,  let  man  hasten  to  restore 

To  all  their  rights  of  love ; 
In  power  and  wealth  exult  no  more, 
In  wisdom  lowly  move. 

5  Ye  great,  renounce  your  earth-born  pride, 
,    Ye  low,  your  shame  and  fear ; 

Live,  as  ye  worship,  side  by  side ; 
Your  brotherhood  revere. 

910.  C.    M.  Anon. 

Vleture  of  Slavery. 

1  0,  HE  AH  the  waihng  cry  ; 

The  wretched  slave  complains  ; 
His  brother's  hand  deep  wrong  inflicts. 
And  binds  in  galling  chains. 

2  With  scoffs  that  brother  sees 

Those  chains  his  body  bind. 
And  draws  the  more  debasing  cards 
Around  th'  immortal  mind. 

3  0,  melt  those  flinty  hearts, 

Strong  prejudice  remove, 
And  teach  thy  paler  children,  Lord, 
Thy  sable  sons  to  love. 

911.  C.     M.  FOLLEN. 

Appeal  to  the  Slaveholder* 

1  WHAT  mean  ye  that  ye  bruise  and  bind 

My  people,  saith  the  Lord, 
And  starve  your  craving  brother's  mind, 
•    .  That  asks  to  hear  my  word  ? 

2  What  mean  ye  that  ye  make  them  toil 

Through  long  and  dreary  years, 
And  shed  like  rain  upon  your  soil 
Their  blood  and  bitter  tears  ? 
510 


MORAL    ENTERPRISESi 

3  "What  mean  ye  that  ye  dare  to  rend 

The  tender  mother's  heart  ? 
Brothers  from  sisters,  friend  from  friend, 
How  dare  you  bid  them  part  ? 

4  What  mean  ye,  when  God's  bounteous  hand 

To  you  so  much  has  given. 
That  from  the  slave  who  tills  your  land 
You  keep  both  earth  and  heaven  ? 

5  When  at  the  judgment  God  shall  call, 

Where  is  thy  brother  ?  say, 
What  mean  ye,  to  the  Judge  of  all, 
To  answer  on  that  day  ? 

912.  L.    P.    M.  AYatts. 

Warning  to  wicked  Magistrates, 

1  JUDGES,  who  rule  the  world  by  laws. 
Will  ye  despise  the  righteous  cause, 

When  one  oppressed  before  you  stands  ? 
Dare  ye  condemn  the  righteous  poor, 
And  let  rich  sinners  'scape  secure. 

While  gold  and  greatness  bribe  your  hands  ? 

2  Have  ye  forgot,  or  never  knew. 
That  God  will  judge  the  judges  too  ? 

High  in  the  heavens  his  justice  reigns  : 
Yet  you  invade  the  rights  of  God, 
And  send  your  bold  decrees  abroad. 

To  bind  the  conscience  in  your  chains. 

3  Th'  Almighty  thunders  from  the  sky ; 
Your  grandeur  melts,  your  titles  die ; 

Your  power  is  crumbled  to  the  dust : 
As  empty  chaff,  when  whirlwinds  rise, 
Before  the  sweeping  tempest  flies. 

Your  hopes  shall  be  forever  lost. 

4  Thus  shall  the  vengeance  of  the  Lord 
Safety  and  joy  to  saints  afford  ; 

511 


moi:al  enterprises. 

And  all  who  hear  shall  join  and  say, 
"  Sure  there's  a  God  who  rules  on  high ; 
A  God  who  hears  his  children  cry, 

And  will  their  suiFerings  well  repay." 

913.  8s,  %  &  4.  Anon. 

RemeK'.hermg  those  in  Bonds* 

1  HARK  !  the  wail  —  the  voice  of  anguish, 

In  our  highly-favored  land  ; 
Brethren,  doomed  in  chains  to  languish. 
Lift  to  heaven  the  fettered  hand ; 

In  their  sadness, 
They  our  sympathies  demand. 

2  Let  us  raise  our  supplication 

*^         For  the  scourged  and  fettered  slave  ; 
All  whose  life  is  desolation, 

All  whose  hope  is  in  the  grave. 

God  of  mercy, 
From  thy  throne,  0,  hear  and  save. 

3  Those  in  bonds  we  would  remember; 

Lord,  our  hands  with  theirs  are  bound ; 
With  each  helpless,  sufferins:  member 
.    '  Let  our  sympathies  be  found, 

Till  our  labors 
Spread  the  smile  of  freedom  round. 

914.  -L.    M.  Whittiek. 

Prayer  for  the  Slave. 

1  THOU  God,  who  hast,  since  time  began, 

The  Helper  of  the  helpless  been, 
"Who  will  correct  the  tyrant,  man, 
That  dares  against  thy  mercy  sin,  — 

2  We  pray  for  slaves,  to  whom  thy  word 

Of  light  and  love  is  never  given ; 
For  those  whose  ears  have  never  heard 
The  promise  and  the  hope  of  heaven. 
S  For  broken  heart,  and  darkened  mind, 
Vf  hereon  no  human  mercies  fall, 
512 


MORAL    ENTERPRISES. 

0,  be  thy  gracious  love  inclined, 
Who,  as  a  father,  pitiest  all. 

4  And  grant,  O  Father,  that  the  time 

Of  earth's  deliverance  may  be  near  ; 
When  every  land,  and  tongue,  and  clime, 
The  message  of  thy  love  shall  hear ;  — > 

5  When,  smitten  as  with  iire  from  heaven. 

The  captive's  chain  shall  melt  in  dust, 
And  to  his  fettered  soul  be  given 
The  glorious  freedom  of  the  just. 

915.  s.  M.  anox. 

Emancipation  desired. 

1  HOW  long  shall  Afric's  sons 

Be  sons  of  grief  and  pain  ? 
How  long  shall  slavery  curse  the  earth, 
And  mercy  plead  in  vain  ? 

2  Lift  up  your  voice  to-day 

In  freedom's  holy  cause, 
Till  all  the  world  in  love  obey 
Their  Maker's  righteous  laws. 

3  Then  in  your  blissful  songs 

Shall  bond  and  free  unite, 
His  praise  to  spread,  t#  whom  belongs 
All  majesty  and  might. 

916.  L.  M.  anok. 

Equality  of  Men. 

1  ETERNAL  Father,  thou  hast  made 

A  numerous  family  thy  care  ; 
Nor  sable  hue,  nor  caste,  nor  grade 
Excludes  the  meanest  from  his  share. 

2  Of  kindred  blood  and  flesh  the  same ; 

In  thy  pure  sight  of  equal  worth  ; 
Then  why  should  one  the  sceptre  claim, 
And  crush  his  brother  to  the  earth  ? 

3  Why  should  the  sighing  bondman  grope « 

A  ch^.erless  journey  to  the  tomb, 
513 


MORAL    ENTERPRISES. 

No  star  to  guide,  no  ray  of  hope 
To  shine  upon  the  darksome  gloom  ? 
4  Wilt  thou  not  hear,  and  set  them  free, 

The  downcast  slaves,  for  whom  we  plead, 

And  m  ake  our  land,  as  it  should  be, 
A  fi  ee  and  happy  land  indeed  ? 

917.  CM.  Anon. 

The  'Plagues  of  Egypt. 

1  WHEN  Pharaoh  dared  to  vex  the  saints, 
And  thus  provoked  their  God, 
Moses  was  sent  at  their  complaints, 
Ai-med  with  his  dreadful  rod. 
.2  He  called  for  darkness  ;  darkness  came, 
Like  an  o'erwhelming  flood  ; 
He  made  each  lake  and  every  stream 
A  lake,  a  stream  of  blood. 

3  He  gave  the  sign,  and  noisome  flies 

Through  the  whole  country  spread, 
And  frogs,  in  croaking  armies,  rise 
About  the  monarch's  bed. 

4  Through  fields,  and  towns,  and  palaces, 

The  tenfold  vengeance  flew ; 
Locusts,  in  ^varms,  devoured  their  trees, 
And  hail  their  cattle  slew. 

5  Then,  by  an  angel's  midnight  stroke. 

The  flower  of  Egypt  died  ; 
The  strength  of  every  house  was  broke, 
Their  glory  and  their  pride. 

6  Ye  modern  Pharaohs,  God  commands, 

"  Let  all  my  people  go  ; 
Break  off  their  chains,  unbind  their  hands, 
Or  I  will  lay  you  low." 

918.  L.    M.  Anon. 

The  Slave  made  free, 
1  I  SAW  him  kneel  in  calm  despair, 

And  lift  his  fettered  hands  to  heaven ; 
514 


k 


MORAL    ENTERPRISES. 

No  hope  was  blended  in  his  prajer 

That  slavery's  chains  would  e'er  be  rivea. 

I  wept  in  anguish  thus  to  see 

A  man,  a  brother,  doomed  a  slave ; 

My  native  land,  I  blushed  for  thee, 
And  prayed  indulgent  Heaven  to  save. 

I  turned  me  to  that  slave  again  ; 

No  longer  lay  he  prostrate  there ; 
He'd  heard  the  word,  "  Thou'rt  free,"  ajid  thea 

He  bounded  light  in  freedom's  air. 

He  wakes  to  new  existence  now ; 

Assumes  the  rank  his  Maker  gave  ; 
The  marks  of  slavery  leave  his  brow ; 

The  boon  is  his  he  feared  to  crave. 


919. 


C.    M.  Anon. 

Slave  pleading  for  Freedom. 

1  STRIKE  off  my  galling  fetters,  strike, 

My  shackles  rend  in  twain, 
Unloose  the  yoke  from  off  my  neck. 

And  break  my  heavy  chain  ; 
O,  let  the  breath  of  liberty 

My  burning  temples  fan  ; 
For  has  not  God  created  me 

A  brother  and  a  man  ? 

2  And  let  the  Sun  of  righteousness, 

Whence  every  blessing  springs, 
Arise  upon  my  darkened  mind. 

With  healing  in  his  wings  : 
O,  ask  me  not  if  liberty 

Would  youthful  fires  renew. 
Or  if  Pd  feel  one  single  pang 

Tp  bid  my  chains  adieu. 

3  Tear  off  my  bonds,  release  my  limbs, 

And  set  my  spirit  free  ; 
And  let  me  revel  in  the  sweets 
Of  new-born  liberty ; 

515 


MOBAL   ENTERPRISES. 

Then  shall  thy  righteousness  shine  forth, 

Bright  as  the  dawn  of  day ; 
God's  glory  shall  be  thy  reward, 

If  thou  wilt  thus  obey. 


920.  c.  M. 


The  Gospel  against  Slavery, 


Anon. 


1  "  BREAK  every  yoke,"  the  gospel  cries, 

"  And  let  th'  oppressed  go  free  ; " 
Let  every  captive  taste  the  joys 
Of  peace  and  liberty. 

2  Lord,  when  shall  man  thy  voice  obey, 

And  rend  each  iron  chain  ? 
O,  when  shall  love  its  golden  sway 
O'er  all  the  earth  maintain? 

3  Send  thy  good  Spirit  from  above, 

And  melt  th'  oppressor's  heart ; 
Send  sweet  deliverance  to  the  slave. 
And  bid  his  woes  depart. 

4  With  freedom's  blessings  crown  his  day ; 

O'erflow  his  heart  with  love  ; 
Teach  him  that  strait  and  narrow  way 
Which  leads  to  rest  above. 

92 L  8s,  7s,  &  4.  anox. 

Encouraging  Prospects  for  the  Slave, 

1  HARK  !  a  voice  from  heaven  proclaiming 

Comfort  to  the  mourning  slave  ; 
God  has  heard  him  long  complaining, 
And  extends  his  arm  to  save ; 

Proud  oppression 
Soon  shall  find  a  shameful  grave. 

2  See,  the  light  of  truth  is  breaking 

Full  and  clear  on  every  hand. 
And  the  voice  of  mercy  speaking 
Now  is  heard  through  all  the  land  ; 

Firm  and  fearless 
See  the  friends  of  freedom  stand. 
516 


MORAi.    ENTERPRISES. 

S  L  ■>;  ihe  nation  is  arousing 

From  its  slumber  long  and  deep, 
And  the  friends  of  God  are  waking, 
Never,  nevermore  to  sleep 

While  a  bondman 
In  his  chains  remains  to  weep. 

4  Long,  too  long,  have  we  been  dreaming 
O'er  our  country's  sin  and  shame  ; 
Let  us  now,  the  time  redeeming. 
Press  the  helpless  captive's  claim, 

Till,  exulting, 
He  shall  cast  aside  his  chain. 

922.  6s  &  4s.  (Peculiar.)  Duncak 

U?iiversal  Freedom. 

1  ROLL  on,  thou  joyful  day. 
When  tyranny's  proud  sway, 

Stern  as  the  grave. 
Shall  to  the  ground  be  hurled, 
And  freedom's  flag,  unfurled,    • 
Shall  wave  throughout  th*.  world 

O'er  every  slave. 

2  Trump  of  glad  jubilee. 
Echo  o'er  land  and  sea, 

Freedom  for  all ; 
Let  the  glad  tidings  fly. 
And  every  tribe  reply, 
Glory  to  God  on  high. 

At  slavery's  fall. 

3  Free,  too,  the  captive  mind, 
By  darkness  long  confined 

Jn  slavery's  night ; 
The  Savior's  reign  extend. 
Virtue  with  freedom  blend, 
And  full  salvation  send, 

With  freedom's  light 
44  617 


MORAL    ENTERPRISES, 

923.  P-  M.  Wek. 

The  Progress  of  Freedom, 

1  OPPPvESSION  shall  not  always  reign 

There  comes  a  brighter  day, 
When  freedom,  burst  from  every  chain, 

Shall  have  triumphant  way. 
Then  right  shall  over  might  prevail, 
And  truth,  like  hero  armed  in  mail, 
The  hosts  of  tyrant  wrong  assail, 

And  hold  eternal  sway. 

2  What  voice  shall  bid  the  progress  stay 

Of  truth's  victorious  car  ? 
What  arm  arrest  the  growing  day. 

Or  quench  the  solar  star  ? 
What  reckless  soul,  though  stout  and  strong, 
Shall  dare  bring  back  the  ancient  wrong, 
Oppression's  guilty  night  prolong. 

And  freedom's  morning  bar  ? 

3  The  hour  of  triumph  comes  apace, 

The  fated,  promised  hour. 
When  Earth  upon  a  ransomed  race 

Her  bounteous  gifts  shall  shower. 
Ring,  Liberty,  thy  glorious  bell ; 
Bid  high  thy  sacred  banner  swell ; 
Let  trump  on  trump  the  triumph  tell 

Of  Heaven's  redeeming  power. 

924.  c.  M.  ancn. 

Reign  of  Intemperance, 

1  INTEMPERANCE,  like  a  raging  flooc^ 

Is  sweeping  o'er  the  land ; 
Its  dire  effects,  in  tears  and  blood, 
Are  traced  on  every  hand. 

2  It  still  flows  on,  and  bears  away 

Ten  thousands  to  their  doom  ; 
Who  shall  the  mighty  torrent  staj^ 
And  disappoint  the  tomb  ? 
518 


MORAL   ENTERPRISES. 

3  Almighty  God,  no  hand  but  thine 

Can  check  this  flowing  tide  ; 
Stretch  out  thine  arm  of  power  divine, 
And  bid  the  flood  subside. 

4  Dry  up  the  source  from  whence  it  flows  ; 

Destroy  its  fountain  head  ; 
That  dire  intemperance  and  its  woes 
No  more  the  earth  o'erspread. 

925.  S.    M.  Anon 

Ravages  of  Intemperance* 

1  MOUEN  for  the  thousands  slain, 

The  youthful  and  the  strong ; 
Mourn  for  the  wine  cup's  fatal  reign, 
And  the  deluded  throng. 

2  Mourn  for  the  tarnished  gem  — 

For  reason's  light  divine  — 
Quenched  from  the  soul's  bright  diadem,      ^ 
Where  God  hath  bid  it  shine. 

3  Mourn  for  the  ruined  soul  — 

Eternal  life  and  light 
Lost  by  the  fiery,  maddening  bowl, 
And  turned  to  hopeless  night. 

4  Mourn  for  the  lost ;  but  call, 

Call  to  the  strong,  the  free  ; 
Rouse  them  to  shun  that  dreadful  fall, 
And  to  the  refuge  flee. 

5  Mourn  for  the  lost ;  but  pray. 

Pray  to  our  God  above 
To  break  the  fell  destroyer's  sway. 
And  show  his  saving  love. 

926.  L-  M.  anok. 

Progress  of  Temperance* 

1  GOD  of  our  fathers,  'tis  thy  hand 

Hath  turned  the  tide  of  death  away, 
That  rolled  in  madness  o'er  the  land, 
And  filled  thy  people  with  dismay. 
519 


MORAL   ENTERPRISES. 

2  Thy  voice  awaked  us  from  our  dream ; 

Thy  Spirit  taught  our  hearts  to  feel ; 
^Twas  thy  own  hght  whose  radiant  beam 
Came  down  our  duty  to  reveal. 

3  Almighty  Parent,  still  in  thee 

Our  spirits  trust  for  strength  divine ; 
Gird  us  with  Heaven's  own  energy, 
And  o'er  our  paths  let  wisdom  shine. 

4.  The  work  of  man's  destruction  stay ; 
The  tide  of  fire  still  backward  press ; 
Drive  each  delusive  mist  away, 
And  every  humble  'effort  bless. 


92? 


S.   M.  M.  W.  HiLia 

Temperance  A7iniversary» 

1  PEAISE  for  the  glorious  light 

Which  crowns  this  joyous  day, 
Whose  beams  dispel  the  shades  of  night, 
And  wake  our  grateful  lay. 

2  Praise  for  the  mighty  band, 

Kedeemed  from  error's  chain, 
Whose  echoing  voices,  through  our  land, 
Join  our  triumphant  strain. 

3  Ours  is  no  conquest  gained 

Upon  the  tented  field ; 
Nor  hath  the  flowing  lifeblood  stained 
The  victor's  helm  and  shield. 

4  But  the  strong  might  of  love, 

And  truth's  all-pleading  voice. 
As  angels  bending  from  above, 
Have  made  oi'.r  hearts  rejoice. 

5  Lord,  upward  to  thy  throne 

Th'  imploring  voice  we  raise  ; 
The  might,  the  strength,  are  thine  alone ; 
Thine,  be  our  loftiest  praise. 
520 


SEAMEN. 


SEAMEN. 


928 


929 


L.    M.  Watts. 

The  Seaman  s  Song. 

WOULD  you  behold  the  works  of  God, 
His  wonders  in  the  world  abroad  ? 
With  hardy  mariners  survey 
The  unknown  regions  of  the  sea. 

They  leave  their  native  shores  behind, 
And  seize  the  favor  of  the  wind ; 
Till  God  command,  and  tempests  rise. 
That  heave  tlu^  ocean  to  the  skies. 

Wlien  land  is  far,  and  death  is  nigh, 
Bereaved  of  hope,  to  God  they  cry : 
His  mercy  hears  their  loud  address. 
And  sends  salvation  in  distress. 

He  bids  the  winds*  their  wrath  assuage, 
And  stormy  tempests  cease  to  rage  ; 
The  grateful  band  their  fears  give  o'er. 
And  hail  with  joy  their  native  shore. 

0,  may  the  sons- of  men  record 
The  wondrous  goodness  of  the  Lord ; 
Let  them  their  purest  offerings  bring, 
And  in  the  church  his  glory  sing. 

8s  &  7s.  Li'RB. 

Sailor's  Protection . 

TOSSED  upon  life's  raging  billow. 

Sweet  it  is,  O  Lord,  to  know 
Thou  didst  press  a  sailor's  pillow. 

And  canst  feel  a  sailor's  woe  ; 
Never  slumbering,  never  sleeping. 

Though  the  night  be  dark  and  drear, 
Thou  the  faithful  watch  art  keeping, 

^  All,  all's  well,"  thy  constant  cheer. 
44  *  521 


SEAMEN, 

2  And  though  loud  the  wine  iis  hcwling, 

Fierce  though  flash  the  lightnings  red, 
Darkly  through  the  storm  clouds  scowling 

O'er  the  sailor's  anxious  head  ; 
Thou  canst  calm  the  raging  ocean,        ^ 

All  its  noise  and  tumult  still, 
Hush  the  tempest's  wild  commotion, 

At  the  bidding  of  thy  will. 

3  Thus  my  heart  the  hope  will  cherish, 

While  to  thee  I  lift  mine  eye  ; 
Thou  wilt  save  me,  ere  I  perish  ; 

Thou  wilt  hear  the  sailor's  cry. 
And  though  mast  and  sail  be  riven, 

Life's  short  voyage  will  soon  be  o'er ; 
Safely  moored  in  heaven's  wide  haven. 

Storm  and  tempest  vex  no  more. 

930.  S.   M.  Bali.. 

Prayer  for  Seamen* 

1  DEAR  Savior,  teach  our  hearts 

To  feel  for  those  whose  home  . 
Is  on  the  stormy  ocean  cast, 
Amid  the  tempest's  foam. 

2  When  thunder  peals  around, 

And  lightnings  flash  on  high, 
O,  cover  them  —  beneath  thy  wing 
Protected  may  they  lie- 

3  So  shall  they  sing  of  thee, 

And,  'midst  the  calm,  rehearse 
The  great  deliverance  of  thy  hands 
In  humble,  grateful  verse. 

.531.  C.    M.  Anon. 

Prayer  for  Mariners. 

1  WE  come,  O  Lord,  before  thy  throne, 
And  with  united  pleas. 
We  meet  to  pray  for  those  who  roam 
Far  off  upon  the  seas. 
522 


SEAMEN. 

2  0,  may  the  Holy  Spirit  bow 

The  sailor's  heart  to  thee, 
Till  tears  of  deep  repentance  Act/, 
Like  ^aindi'ops  in  the  sea. 

3  Then  m&y  a  Savior's  dying  love 

Pour  balm  into  his  breast, 
And  waft  him  to  the  port  above 
Of  everlasting  rest. 

932.  12s.  Heber. 
**  Save^Lord,  or  we  perish,** 

1  WHEN  through  the  torn  sail  the  wild  tempest  is 

streaming, 
When  o'er  the  dark  wave  the  red  lightning  is  gleam- 
ing? 
Nor  hope  lends  a  ray,  the  poor  seaman  to  cherish, 
We  fly  to  our  Maker — "Save, Lord,  or  we  perish." 

2  O  Jesus,  once  rocked  on  the  breast  of  the  billow, 
Aroused  by  the  shriek  of  despair  from  thy  pillow, 
Now  seated  in  glory,  the  mariner  cherish. 

Who  cries  in  his  anguish,  "  Save,  Lord,  or  we  perish." 

3  And  O,  when  the  whirlwind  of  passion  is  raging, 
When  sin  in  our  hearts  its  sad  warfare  is  waging, 
Then  send  down  thy  grace,  thy  redeemed  to  cherish ; 
Rebuke  the  destroyer  —  "  Save,  Lord,  or  we  perish." 

933.  6S    &    4S.  COLVER. 

Prayer  for  Sailors, 

1  GREAT  God,  in  safety  keep 
The  sailor  on  the  deep  ; 

In  dread  dismay, 
When  skill  avails  no  more, 
And  storms  around  him  pour. 
And  angry  billows  roar, 

Thy  power  display. 

2  0,  let  thy  mighty  voice 
Be  heard  above  the  noise 

523 


SEAMEK. 

Of  wind  and  storm, 
In  accents  sweet  and  clear  — 
"  Dismiss  thy  trembling  fear ; 
'Tis  I,  myself,  am  near, 

To  shield  from  harm." 

3  Great  God,  the  sailor  save, 
When,  from  the  rolling  wave. 

He  seeks  the  la^id  ; 
Where  Pleasure  spreads  her  sail/ 
And  Passion  blows  a  gale, 
Where  soon  his  dying  wail 

His  voyage  may  end. 

4  O,  let  thy  grace  divine 
Upon  the  sailor  shine 

With  saving  power ; 
With  cable  strong  and  fast, 
With  hope,  his  anchor,  cast 
•    Beyond  the  stormy  blast. 

His  bark  secure. 

934.  L.    M.  White. 

The  Star  of  BetJilehem. 

1  WHEN,  marshalled  on  the  nightly  plain, 

The  glittering  host  bestud  the  sky. 
One  star  alone,  of  all  the  train, 

Can  ^x  the  sinner's  wandering  eye. 

2  Hark  !  hark  !  to  God  the  chorus  breaks, 

From  every  host,  from  every  gem ; 
But  one  alone  the  Savior  speaks  — 
It  is  the  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

3  Once  on  the  raging  seas  I  rode  ; 

The  storm  was  loud,  the  night  was  dark 
The  ocean  yawned,  and  rudely  blowed 
The  wind  that  tossed  my  foundering  bark. 

4  Deep  horror  then  my  vitals  froze  ; 

Death-struck,  I  ceased  the  tide  to  stem ; 
When  suddenly  a  star  arose  — 
It  was  the  Stai'  of  Bethlehem. 


SEAMEH 

5  It  was  my  guide,  my  lighi,  my  all ; 
It  bade  my  dark  forebodings  cease  ; 
And;  through  the  storm  and  danger's  thrallf 
^t  led  me  to  the  port  of  peace. 
5  Now,  safely  moored,  my  perils  o'er, 
I'll  sing,  first  in  night's  diadem, 
Forever  and  forevermore, 

The  Star  —  the  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

035.  C.    M.  Anon. 

The  Preservation  of  Seamen, 

1  WHEN  o'er  the  mighty  deep  we  rode, 

By  winds  and  storms  assailed. 
We  called  upon  the  ocean's  God, 
Whose  mercy  never  failed. 

2  The  raging  tempest  heard  thy  voice, 

The  winds  obeyed  thy  will. 
The  elements  withheld  their  noise, 
And  all  the  floods  were  still. 

3  With  joy  we  hailed  the  distant  shore, 

And  safe  the  vessel  moored  ; 
With  grateful  hearts,  that  happy  hour. 
We  praised  the  ocean's  Lord. 

4  Thus,  while  o'er  floods  and  seas  we  roam, 

Thy  goodness  still  we  see  ; 
Though  distant  from  our  native  home. 
We  are  not  far  from  thee. 

936.  S.    M.  S.Grahai«, 

.  A  Home  every  where, 

1  HE  AYE,  mighty  ocean,  heave, 

And  blow,  thou  boisterous  wind  ; 
Onward  we  swiftly  glide,  and  leave 
Our  home  and  friends  behind. 

2  Away,  away,  we  steer, 

Upon  the  ocean's  breast. 
And  dim  the  distant  heights  appear, 
Like  clouds  along  the  west. 
525 


SEAMEN. 

8  There  is  a  loneliness 

Upon  the  mighty  deep, 
#       And  hurried  thoughts  upon  us  press, 
As  onwardly  we  sweep.  4J 

4  But  there  is  hope  and  joy 
"Wherever  we  may  be  ; 
Danger  nor  death  can  e'er  destroy 
Our  trust,  O  God,  in  thee. 

6  Then  wherefore  should  we  grieve, 
Or  what  have  we  to  fear  ? 
Though  home,  and  friends,  and  life  we  leav^ 
Our  God  is  ever  near. 

6  Sweep,  mighty  ocean,  sweep  ; 
Ye  winds,  blow  foul  or  fair ; 
Our  God  is  with  us  on  the  deep, 
Our  home  is  every  where. 

y  Q  /^  ,  L.     M.  SiGOURNET. 

Prayer  at  Sea, 

1  PE-AYER  may  be  sweet  in  cottage  homes, 

Where  sire  and  child  devoutly  kneel. 
While  through  the  open  casement  nigh 
The  vernal  blossoms  fragrant  steal. 

2  Prayer  may  be  sweet  in  stately  halls, 

Where  heart  with  kindred  heart  is  bleiit^ 
And  upward  to  th'  eternal  throne 
The  hymn  of  praise  melodious  sent. 

8  But  he  who  fain  would  know  how  warm 
The  soul's  appeal  to  God  may  be. 
From  friends  and  native  land  should  turn, 
A  wanderer  on  the  faithless  sea ;  — 

4  Should  hear  its  deep,  imploring  tone 

Rise  heavenward  o'er  the  foaming  surga^ 
When  billows  toss  the  fragile  bark, 
And  fearful  blasts  the  conflict  urge. 

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SEAMEN. 

5  Nouglit,  nought  appears  but  sea  and  sky  , 
No  refuge  where  the  foot  may  flee  : 
How  will  he  cast,  0  Kock  divine, 
The  anchor  of  his  soul  on  thee  ! 

938.  CM.  Madan'sColu 

Thanhs giv  ng  for  Deliverance  in  a  Storm, 

1  OUR  little  bark,  on  boisterous  seas, 

By  cruel  tempests  tossed, 
Without  one  cheerful  beam  of  hope, 
Expecting  to  be  lost,  — 

2  We  to  the  Lord,  in  humble  prayer, 

Breathed  out  our  sad  distress ; 
Though  feeble,  yet  with  contrite  hearts, 
We  begged  return  of  peace. 

3  Then  ceased  the  stormy  winds  to  blow ; 

The  surges  ceased  to  roll ; 

And  soon  again  a  placid  sea 

Spoke  comfort  to  the  soul. 

4  0,  may  our  grateful,  trembling  hearts 

Their  hallelujahs  sing 
To  Him  who  hath  our  lives  preserved, 
Our  Savior  and  our  King. 

y  Q  y  ^  C.    M.  Seamen's  Hymns. 

Song  of  Seamen. 

1  HOW  sweet  the  songs  of  Zion  sound. 

When  seamen  tune  their  voice 
In  praise  to  Him  who  reigns  on  high 
And  bids  the  world  rejoice  ! 

2  These  tongues,  which  once  their  God  blasphemed^ 

Now  sound  his  praises  high. 
For  that  sweet  word  of  gospel  grace 
Which  brings  a  Savior  nigh. 
8  They  sing,  to  tell  how  God  has  given 
Deliverance  from  the  storm, 
And  brcwght  them  to  their  port  in  peace 
By  his  almighty  arm. 
527 


Seamen. 

4  Sing  on,  dear  seamen,  sing  and  teH 
Of  all  ImmanueFs  love  ; 
And  may  you  rise  and  sit  on  high, 
And  r^lgn  with  him  above. 

940.  lls&12s.      Seamen's  Hymns. 

Christian  Affection, 

1  IN  lands  strange  and  distant,  how  sweetly  the  sound 

Of  the  tongue  of  a  countryman  falls  on  the  ear ! 
The  strangeness  of  all  that  is  passing  around 

Makes  the  words  seem  more  sweet,  and  the  ac- 
cents more  dear. 

2  It  reminds  us  of  home,  of  the  land  of  our  birth, 

Of  the  friends  we  have  left,  and  the  kin  that  we 
love ; 
Of  all  that  is  dearest  to  man  upon  earth  — 
All  his  comfort  below,  and  his  solace  above. 

3  It  is  thus  to  the  Christian,  when,  passing  along 

This  world  to  the  home  of  the  Father,  on  high, 
Some  brother  he  finds,  in  the  midst  of  the  throng, 
With  the  accent  of  heaven,  the  tongue  of  the  sky. 

4  The  communion  of  saints  brightens  many  a  day, 

Enlivens  the  faith  that  was  drooping  and  low, 
Stirs  up  the  remembrance  of  God  on  our  way, 
And  bids  all  the  sweetest  affections  to  glow. 

941.  CM.  Hemans. 
The  Seaman's  Hymn  of  Praise, 

1  O  GOD,  thy  name  they  well  may  praise, 

Who  to  the  deep  go  down. 
And  trace  the  wonders  of  thy  ways, 
When  rocks  and  billows  frown. 

2  If  glorious  be  that  awful  deep 

No  human  power  can  bind. 
What  then  art  thou,  who  bidd'st  it  keep 
Within  its  bounds  confined ! 

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SEAMEN. 

3  Let  heaven  and  earth  in  praise  unite, 
Eternal  praise  to  thee, 
Whose  word  can  rouse  the  tempest's  might, 
Or  still  the  raging  sea. 

942.  C.    M.  Addison. 

The  Christian  Mariner  safe. 

1  HOW  are  thy  servants  blest,  0  Lord  ! 

How  sure  is  thy  defence  ! 
Eternal  Wisdom  is  their  guide. 
Their  help  Omnipotence. 

2  In  foreign  realms,  and  lands  remote, 

•  Supported  by  thy  care, 
Through  burning  climes  they  pass  unhurt, 
And  breathe  in  tainted  air. 

3  When  by  the  dreadful  tempest  borne 

High  on  the  broken  wave. 
They  know  thou  art  not  slow  to  hear, 

Nor  impotent  to  save. 
'4  The  storm  is  laid ;  the  winds  retire. 

Obedient  to  thy  will ; 
The  sea,  that  roars  at  thy  command, 

At  thy  command  is  still. 
5  In  midst  of  dangers,  fears,  and  deaths, 

Thy  goodness  we'll  adore  ; 
We'll  praise  thee  for  thy  mercies  past, 

And  humbly  hope  for  more. 

943.  CM.  ano.. 

The  Sailor  s  Grave. 

1  NOT  in  the  churchyard  shall  he  sleep, 

Amid  the  silent  gloom  ; 
His  home  was  on  the  mighty  deep, 
And  there  shall  be  his  tomb. 

2  He  loved  his  own  bright,  deep-blue  sea ; 

O'er  it  he  loved  to  roam ; 
And  now  his  winding  sheet  shall  be 
That  same  bright  ocean's  foam. 
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THE   SEASONS. 

3  No  village  bell  shall  toll  for  him 

Its  mournful,  solemn  dirge  ; 
'^■,  The  winds  shall  chant  a  requiem 
To  him  beneath  the  surge. 

4  For  him  break  not  the  grassy  turf, 

Nor  turn  the  dewy  sod  ; 
His  dust  shall  rest  beneath  the  surf, 
His  spirit  with  its  God. 


THE  SEASONS. 


944. 


C.    M.  Needham. 

I'he  Providence  of  God  in  the  Seasoii, 

THE  rolling  year,  almighty  Lord, 

Obeys  thy  powerful  nod  ; 
Each  season,  as  it  silent  moves. 

Declares  the  present  God. 
Waked  by  thy  voice  blooms  forth  the  spring 

In  living  verdure  dressed  ; 
On  hills,  in  vales,  through  fields  and  groves, 

Thy  beauties  stand  confessed. 
The  sun  calls  forth  the  summer  months, 

Nor  do  the  hours  delay  ; 
The  fruits  with  varied  colors  glow 

Beneath  his  ripening  ray. 
Thy  bounty.  Lord,  in  autumn  shines, 

And  spreads  a  general  feast, 
In  which  thy  creatures  all  partake, 

The  greatest  and  the  least. 
When  winter  rears  her  hoary  head, 

And  shows  her  furrowed  brow, 
In  storms  and  tempests,  frosts  and  snows, 

How  awful,  Lord,  art  thou  ! 
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THE    SEASONS. 

945.  CM.  TlUMBULL. 

Spring. 

1  WPIEN  brighter  suns  and  milder  skies 

Proclaim  the  opening  year, 
What  various  sounds  of  joy  arise, 
"What  prospects  bright  appear  ! 

2  Earth  and  her  thousand  voices  give 

Their  thousand  notes  of  praise ; 
And  all  that  by  his  mercy  live 

To  God  their  offering  raise. 
S  The  i3treams,  all  beautiful  and  bright 

Keflect  the  morning  sky  ; 
And  there,  with  music  in  his  flight, 

The  wild  bird  soars  on  high. 

4  Thus,  like  the  rooming,  calm  and  cleair 

That  saw  the  Savior  rise, 
The  spring  of  heaven's  eternal  year 
Shall  dawn  on  earth  and  skies. 

5  No  winter  there,  no  shades  of  night 

Obscure  those  mansions  blest. 
Where,  in  the  happy  fields  of  light, 
The  weary  are  at  rest. 


946 


H.    M.  Dwa«i\' 

Spring. 

1  HOW  pleasing  is  the  voice 

Of  God,  our  heavenly  King, 
Who  bids  the  frosts  retire, 

And  wakes  the  lovely  spring ! 
Bright  suns  arise,         I  And  beauty  glows 
The  mild  wind  blows,  j  Through  earth  and  skies. 

2  The  morn,  with  glory  crowned, 

His  hand  arrays  in  smiles  ; 
He  bids  the  eve  decline, 
Rejoicing  o'er  the  hills  : 
The  evening  breeze     I  His  beauty  blooms 
His  breath  perfumes  ;  |  In  flowers  and  trees 
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THE    SEASONS. 


3  With  life  he  clothes  the  spring, 
The  earth  with  summer  warms, 
He  spreads  th'  autumnal  feast, 
And  rides  on  wintry  storms : 


And  round  the  year 
His  glories  shine. 


His  gifts  divine 
Through  all  appear ; 

94?.  8s.  Ha  WES. 

Spring, 

THE  winter  is  over  and  gone, 

The  thrush  whistles  sweet  on  the  spray, 

The  turtle  breathes  forth  her  soft  moan, 
The  lark  mounts  and  warbles  away. 

2  Shall  all  of  God's  creatures  around 

Their  voices  in  concert  unite, 
And  I,  the  most  favored,  be  found 
In  praising  to  take  less  delight  ? 

3  Awake,  then,  my  harp  and  my  lute  ; 

Sweet  organs,  your  notes  softly  swell; 
No  longer  my  lips'  shall  be  mute. 
The  Savior's  high  praises  to  tell. 

4  His  love  in  my  heart  «^hed  abroad. 

My  graces  shall  bloom  as  the  spring ; 
This  temple,  his  Spirit's  abode  ; 
My  joy  as  my  duty  to  sing. 

948.  C.    M.  Steele. 

Spring. 

1  WHEN  verdure  clothes  the  fertile  vale, 

And  blossoms  deck  the  spray. 
And  fragrance  breathes  in  every  gale, 
How  sweet  the  vernal  day  ! 

2  Hark  !  how  the  feathered  warblers  sing  ! 

'Tis  nature's  cheerful  voice  ; 

Soft  music  hails  the  lovely  spring, 

And  woods  and  fields  rejoice. 

3  0  God  of  nature  and  of  grace, 

Thy  heavenly  gifts  imoart 
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THE    SEASONS. 

Then  shall  my  meditation  trace 
Spring,  blooming  in  my  heart. 
4  Inspired  to  praise,  I  then  shall  join 
Glad  nature's  cheerful  song, 

And  love  and  gratitude  divine 
Attune  my  joyful  tongue. 

949.  s.  M.  anoh. 

The  Seasons.  —  Summer* 

1  GRE  AT  God,  at  thy  command 

Seasons  in  order  rise  :  \ 

Thy  power  and  love  in  concert  reign         ^  ll- 
Through  earth,  and  seas,  and  skies. 

2  How  balmy  is  tlie  air  ! 

How  warm  the  sun's  bright  beams  ! 
While,  to  refresh  the  ground,  the  rains 
Descend  in  gentle  streams. 

3  With  grateful  praise  we  own 

Thy  providential  hand, 
While  grass,  and  herbs,  and  waving  corn 
Adorn  and  bless  the  land. 

4  But  greater  still  the  gift 

Of  thy  beloved  Son ; 
By  him  forgiveness,  peace,  and  joy 
Throu^jh  endless  a^i-es  run. 

950.  C.    M.  EirpoK. 

Summer  :  a  Harvest  Hymn* 

1  TO  praise  the  ever-bounteous  Lord, 

My  soul,  wake  all  thy  powers : 
He  calls  —  and  at  his  voice  come  forth 
The  smiling  harvest  hours. 

2  His  covenant  with  earth  he  keeps  ; 

My  tongue,  his  goodness  sing ; 
Summer  and  winter  know  their  time  ; 
His  harvest  crowns  the  spring. 

3  Well  pleased,  the  toiling  swains  behold 

The  waving  yellow  crop ; 
45*  533 


THE   SEASONS. 

With  joy  they  bear  the  sheaves  away, 
And  sow  again  in  hope. 

4  Thus  teach  me,  gracious  God,  to  sow 

The  seeds  of  righteousness ; 
Smile  on,  mj  soul,  and  with  thy  beams 
The  ripening  harvest  bless. 

5  Then,  in  the  last  great  harvest,  I 

Shall  reap  a  glorious  crop  ; 

The  harvest  shall  by  far  exceed 

What  I  have  sowed  in  hope. 

951.  I^-     ^^  ^  SiGOUKNBT. 

Ilarvesf. 

1  GOD  of  the  year,  with  songs  of  praise 
And  hearts  of  love,  we  come  to  bless 
Thy  bounteous  hand,  for  thou  hast  shed 
Thy  manna  o'er  our  wilderness. 

2  In  early  spring  time  thou  didst  fling 
O'er  earth  its  robe  of  blossoming ; 

•    And  its  sweet  treasures,  day  by  day, 
Rose  quickening  in  thy  blessed  ray. 

3  God  of  the  seasons,  thou  hast  blessed 
The  land  with  sunlight  and  with  showers. 
And  plenty  o'er  its  bosom  smiles, 

To  crown  the  sweet  autumnal  hours. 

4  Praise,  praise  to  thee  ;  our  hearts  expand 
To  view  these  blessings  of  thy  hand. 
And  on  the  incense  breath  of  love 
Ascend  to  their  bright  home  above. 

952.  CM.         ,    Chr.  Psalmist 

Thanks  for  an  abundant  Harvest. 

1  FOUNTAIN  of  mercy,  God  of  love, 

How  rich  thy  bounties  are  ! 
The  rolling  seasons,  as  they  move, 
Proclaim  thy  constant  care. 

2  When  in  the  bosom  of  the  earth 

The  sower  hid  the  grain, 
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TE15    SEASONS, 

Thy  goodness  marked  its  secret  birth. 
And  sent  the  early  rain. 

3  The  spring's  sweet  iniSuence,  Lord,  was  thine  $ 

The  plants  in  beauty  grew  ; 
Thou  gav'st  refulgent  suns  to  sLine, 
And  mild,  refreshing  dew. 

4  These  various  mercies  from  above 

Matured  the  swelling*  grain  ; 
A  kindly  harvest  crowns  thy  love. 
And  plenty  fills  the  plain. 

5  We  own  and  bless  thy  gracious  sway ; 

Thy  hand  all  nature  hails  ; 
Seedtime  nor  harvest,  night  nor  day. 
Summer  nor  winter,  fails. 


953. 


8s  &  7s. 

Autumn  Warnings » 


SEE  the  leaves  around  us  falling, 

Dry  and  withered,  to  the  ground  ; 
Thus  to  thoughtless  mortals  calling. 

In  a  sad  and  solemn  sound,  — 
"  Youth,  on  length  of  days  presuming, 

Who  the  paths  of  pleasure  tread, 
Yiew  us,  late  in  beauty  blooming, 

Numbered  now  among  the  dead. 
"What  though  yet  no  losses  grieve  yon, 

Gay  with  health  and  many  a  grace  ; 
Let  not  cloudless  skies  deceive  you ; 

Summer  gives  to  autumn  place. 
"  Yearly  in  our  course  returning. 

Messengers  of  shortest  stay, 
0,  receive  our  kindly  warning ; 

Heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away." 
On  the  tree  of  life  eternal 

Let  our  highest  hopes  be  stayed : 
This  alone,  forever  vernal, 

Bears  a  leaf  that  shall  not  fade. 
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THE    SEASONS. 

954.  TS    &     6S.  BRIT.MAa. 

,,.  ,  Autum7i. 

1  THE  leaves  around  me  falling 
•   ,  Are  preaching  of  decay ; 

The  hollow  winds  are  calling, 
"  Come,  pilgrim,  come  away ; '' 

The  day,  in  night  declining, 
Says  I  must,  too,  decline  ; 

The  year  its  bloom  resigning, 
Its  lot  foreshadows  mine. 

2  The  light  my  path  surrounding. 

The  loves  to  which  I  cling, 
■c  ^The  hopes'  within  me  bounding, 

i  "'      .      The  joys  that  round  me  wing,  — 
All,  all,  like  stars  at  even, 

Just  gleam  and  shoot  away, 
Pass  on  before  to  heaven, 
And  chide  at  my  dela}^ 

f\  ■  '     3  The  friends  gone  there  before  me 

Are  calling  from  on  high, 
And  happy  angels  o'er  me 

Tempt  sweetly  to  the  sky : 
"  Why  wait,"  they  say,  "•  and  wither, 

'Mid  scenes  of  death  and  sin  ? 
0,  rise  to  glory,  hither, 

And  find  true  life  begin." 

4  I  hear  the  invitation, 

And  fain  would  rise  and  come, 
A  sinner,  to  salvation, 

An  exile,  to  his  home  : 
But  while  I  here  must  linger. 

Thus,  thus  let  all  I  see 
Point  on,  with  faithful  finger, 
To  heaven,  O  Lord,  and  thee. 
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THE   SEASONS. 

955.  c.  M.  ^...1. 

Wi7iter. 

1  STERN  Winter  throws  his  icy  chains 

Encircling  nature  round ; 
How  bleak,  how  comfortless  the  plains, 
Late  with  gaj  verdure  crowned  ! 

2  The  sun  withholds  his  vital  beams, 

And  light  and  warmth  depart ; 
And  drooping,  lifeless  nature  seems 
An  emblem  of  my  heart. 

3  Return,  0  bhssful  sun,  and  bring 

Thy  soul-reviving  ray ; 
This  mental  winter  shall  be  spring, 
This  darkness  cheerful  day. 

4  0  happy  state,  divine  abode, 

Where  spring  eternal  reigns, 

And  perfect  day,  the  smile  of  God, 

Fills  all  the  heavenly  plains  I 

5  Great  Source  of  light,  thy  beams  display, 

My  drooping  joys  restore. 
And  guide  me  to  the  seats  of  day. 
Where  winter  frowns  no  more. 

956.  CM  Watts. 

Wi7iter.  * 

1  THE  hoary  frost,  the  fleecy  snow^ 

Descend  and  clothe  the  ground 
The  liquid  streams  forbear  to  flow 
In  icy  fetters  bound. 

2  When,  from  his  dreadful  stores  on  high, 

God  pours  the  sounding  hail. 
The  man  that  does  his  power  defy 
Shall  find  his  courage  fail. 

3  God  sends  his  word,  and  melts  the  snow ; 

The  fields  no  longer  mourn ; 
He  calls  the  warmer  gales  to  blow, 
And  bids  the  spring  return. 
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THE    SEASONS. 


4  The  changing  wmd,  the  flying  cloud, 
Obey  his  mighty  word  ; 
With  songs  and  honors  sounding  loud, 
Praise  ye  the  sovereign  Lord. 


957 


H.   M.  Freemaw. 

Hymn  on  the  Seasons. 

1  LORD  of  the  worlds  ^^low., 

On  earth  thy  glories  shine ; 
The  changing  seasons  show 

Thy  skill  and  power  divines 
The  rolling  years         I  Li  all  we  se*? 
Are  full  of  thee  ;        |  A  God  appeaib*. 

2  Forth  in  the  flowery  spring 

We  see  thy  beauty  move  ; 
The  birds  on  branches  sing 

Thy  tenderness  and  love  ; 
Wide  flush  the  hills  ;  I  Devotion's  calm 
The  air  is  balm  ;         |  Our  bosom  fills. 

3  Then  come,  in  robes  of  light, 

The  summer's  flaming  days  ; 
The  sun,  thine  image  bright, 

Thy  majesty  displays ; 
And  oft  thy  voice        I  But  still  our  souls 
Li  thunder  rolls  ;  In  thee  rejoice* 

4  Li  autumn,  a  rich  feast 

Thy  common  bounty  gives 
To  man,  and  bird,  and  beast,' 
And  every  thing  that  lives  : 
Thy  liberal  care  1  And  harvest  moon, 

At  morn  and  noon,      |  Our  lips  declare. 

5  In  winter,  awful  thou. 

With  storms  around  thee  cast ; 
The  leafless  forests  bow 

Beneath  thy  northern  blast : 
While  tempests  lower  I  We  homage  bring, 
To  thee,  dvead  King,  |  And  own  thy  povvi^r 
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THE    SEASONS. 

958.  C.   M.  Waits. 

Blessings  of  God  in  the  Seasons. 

1  'TIS  by  thy  strength  the  mountains  stand, 

God  of  eternal  power  ; 
The  sea  grows  calm  at  thy  command, 
And  tempests  cease  to  roar. 

2  Thy  morning  light  and  evening  shade 

Successive  comforts  bring ; 
Thy  plenteous  fruits  make  harvest  glad. 
Thy  flowers  adorn  the  spring. 

3  Seasons  and  times,  and  moons  and  hours, 

Heaven,  earth,  and  air  are  thine ; 
"When  clouds  distil  in  fruitful  showers,         *» 
The  Author  is  divine. 

4  Those  wandering  cisterns  in  the  sky, 

Borne  by  the  winds  around, 
With  watery  treasures  well  supply 
The  furrows  of  the  ground. 

5  The  thirsty  ridges  drink  their  fill, 

And  ranks  of  com  appear ; 
Thy  ways  abound  with  blessings  still ; 
Thy  goodness  crowns  the  year. 

959.  L.    M.  Enfield's  Sel. 
The  Good7iess  of  God  in  the  Seasons, 

1  GREAT  God,  at  whose  all-powerful  call 

At  first  arose  this  beauteous  frame, 
By  thee  the  seasons  change,  and  all 
The  changing  seasons  speak  thy  name. 

2  Thy  bounty  bids  the  infant  year, 

From  winter  storms  recovered,  rise ; 
When  thousand  grateful  scenes  appear. 
Fresh  opening  to  our  wondering  eyes. 

3  0,  how  delightful  'tis  to  see 

The  earth  in  vernal  beauty  dressed ! 
While  in  each  herb,  and  flower,  and  tree, 
Thy  bright  perfections  shine  confessed. 
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THE   SEASONS. 

4  Indulgent  God,  from  every  part 

Thy  plenteous  blessings  largely  flow ; 
We  see,  we  taste  ;  let  every  heart 
With  grateful  love  and  duty  glow. 

960.  C.   M.  Waits. 

Goodness  of  God  m  the  Seasons* 

1  GOOD  is  the  Lord,  the  heavenly  King, 

Who  makes  the  earth  his  care. 
Visits  the  pastures  every  spring, 
And  bids  the  grass  appear. 

2  The  clouds,  like  rivers  raised  on  high, 

Pour  out  at  his  command, 

.  ^      Their  watery  blessings  from  the  sky, 

To  cheer  the  thirsty  land. 

3  The  softened  ridges  of  the  field 

Permit  the  corn  to  spring ; 

The  valleys  rich  provision  yield. 

And  the  poor  laborers  sing. 

4  The  little  hills,  on  every  side, 

Eejoice  at  falling  showers  ; 
The  meadows,  dressed  in  all  their  pride, 
Perfume  tlie  air  with  flowers. 

5  The  barren  clods,  refreshed  with  rain, 

Promise  a  joyful  crop  ; 
•  ■     The  parched  grounds  look  green  again, 
And  raise  the  reaper's  hope. 

6  The  various  months  thy  goodness  crowns 

How  bounteous  are  thy  ways  ! 
The  bleating  flocks  spread  o'er  the  downs, 
And  shepherds  shout  thy  praise. 

961.  C.    M.  Wattsw 

Son^  of  Praise  for  the  Seasons* 

1  WITH  songs  and  honors  sounding  \qu\ 
Address  the  Lord  on  high ; 
O'er  all  the  heavens  he  spreads  his  cloudy 
And  waters  veil  the  sky. 


I 


THE   SEASONS. 

He  sends  his  showers  of  blessings  down 

To  cheer  the  plains  below ; 
He  makes  the  grass  the  mountains  crown, 

And  corn  in  valleys  grow. 
His  steady  counsels  change  the  face 

Of  each  declining  year  ; 
He  bids  the  sun  cut  short  his  race, 

And  wintry  days  appear. 
On  us  his  providence  has  shone, 

With  gentle,  smiling  rays  ; 
0,  may  our  lips  and  lives  make  known 

His  goodness  and  his  praise. 


962. 


L.     M.  DODDEIDOB. 

The  Year  crowned  with  Goodness, 

1  ETEENAL  Source  of  every  joy, 
Thy  praise  may  well  our  lips  employ, 
While  in  thy  temple  we  appear, 
Whose  goodness  crowns  the  circling  year* 

2  Wide  as  the  wheels  of  nature  roll. 
Thy  hand  supports  the  steady  pole  ; 
The  sun  is  taught  by  thee  to  rise. 
And  darkness  when  to  veil  the  skies. 

3  The  flowery  spring,  at  thy  command, 
Embalms  the  air  and  paints  the  land ; 
The  summer  suns  with  vigor  shine, 
To  raise  the  corn  and  cheer  the  vine. 

4  Thy  hand  in  autumn  richly  pours 
Through  all  our  coasts  abundant  stores ; 
And  winters,  softened  by  thy  care, 

No  more  a  dreary  aspect  wear. 

5  Still  be  the  cheerful  homage  paid 
With  morning  light  and  evening  shade ; 
Seasons,  and  months,  and  weeks,  and  days 
Demand  successive  songs  of  praise. 

46  541 


ANNUAL  AND   SPECIAL   OCCASIONS. 


ANNUAL  AND  SPECIAL  OCCASIONS. 

yOO,  C.    M.  Heginbotham. 

New  Year.  —  Providential  Goodness, 

1  GOD  of  our  lives,  thy  various  praise 

Our  voices  shall  resound  ; 
Thy  hand  directs  our  fleeting  days, 
^  And  brings  the  seasons  round. 

2  To  thee  shall  grateful  songs  arise, 

Our  Father  and  our  Friend, 
Whose  constant  mercies  from  the  skies 
In  genial  streams  descend. 

3  In  every  scene  of  life,  thy  care. 

In  every  age,  we  see  ; 
And  constant  as  thy  favors  are. 
So  let  our  praises  be. 

4  Still  may  thy  love,  in  every  scene. 

In  every  age,  appear ; 
And  let  the  same  compassion  deign 
To  bless  the  opening  year. 

5  If  mercy  smile,  let  mercy  bring 

Our  wandering  souls  to  God : 
^^        In  our  affliction  we  shall  sing. 
If  thou  wilt  bless  the  rod. 


964. 


C.    M.  Newton, 

New  Year,  —  Prayer  for  a  Blessing, 

1  NOW,  gracious  Lord,  thine  arm  reveal 

And  make  thy  glory  known  ; 
Now  let  us  all  thy  presence  feel, 
And  soften  hearts  of  stone. 

2  From  all  the  guilt  of  former  sin 

May  mercy  set  us  free ; 
And  let  the  year  we  now  begin 
Begin  and  end  with  thee. 
5>i% 


965 


ANNUAL  AND   SPECIAL    OCCASIONS. 

3  Send  down  thy  Spirit  from  above, 
That  saints  may  love  thee  more, 

And  sinners  now  may  learn  to  love, 
Who  never  loved  before. 

4  And  when  before  thee  we  appear, 
In  our  eternal  home, 

.  May  growing  numbers  worship  here, 
And  praise  thee  in  our  room. 

Ij.    M.  Doddridge. 

A  Song  for  the  opening  Year* 

1  GREAT  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  hand. 
By  which  supported  still  w^e  stand : 

The  opening  year  thy  mercy  shows  ; 
Let  mercy  crown  it  till  it  close. 

2  By  day,  by  night,  at  home,  abroad. 
Still  we  are  guarded  by  our  Go^  ; 
By  his  incessant  bounty  fed. 

By  his  unerring  counsel  led. 

3  With  grateful  hearts  the  past  we  own  ; 
The  future  —  all  to  us  unknown  — 
We  to  thy  guardian  care  commit, 
And  peaceful  leave  before  thy  feet. 

4  In  scenes  exalted  or  depressed, 

Be  thou  our  joy,  and  thou  our  rest ; 
Thy  goodness  all  our  hopes  shall  raise, 
Adored  through  all  our  changing  days. 

5  When  death  shall  close  our  earthly  songs, 
And  seal  in  silence  mortal  tongues. 

Our  Helper,  God,  in  whom  we  trust. 
In  brighter  worlds  our  souls  shall  boast. 

966.  ''S.  Newton. 

Neio  Year's  Day. 

1  WHILE,  with  ceaseless  course,  the  sun 
Hasted  through  the  former  year, 
Many  souls  their  race  have  run. 
Nevermore  to  meet  us  here  : 
543 


ANNUAL   AND    SPECIAL    OCCASIONS. 

Fixed  in  ati  eternal  state, 

They  have  done  with  all  below : 
We  a  little  longer  wait, 
,  But  how  little  none  can  know. 

2  As  the  winged  arrow  flies, 

Speedily  the  mark  to  find ; 
As  the  lightning  from  the  skies 

Darts,  and  leaves  no  trace  behind ; 
Swiftly  thus  our  fleeting  days 

Bear  us  down  life's  rapid  stream : 
Upwarrd,  Lord,  our  spirits  raise  ; 

All  below  is  but  a  dream. 

3  Thanks  for  mercies  past  receive  ; 

Pardon  of  our  sins  renew ; 
,   *    '   Teach  us,  henceforth,  how  to  live, 

With  eternity  in  view  ; 
Bless  thy  word  to  old  and  young ; 

Fill  us  with  a  Savior's  love : 
When  our  life's  short  race  is  run, 

May  we  dwell  with  thee  above. 

967.  ^S-  NWTON, 

Uncertainty  of  Life.  —  New  Year* 

1  SEE,  another  year  is  gone  ; 

Quickly  have  the  seasons  passed ; 
This  we  enter  now  upon 

Will  to  many  prove  their  last. 
Mercy  hitherto  has  spared  ; 

But  have  mercies  been  improved 
Let  us  ask,  Am  I  prepared. 

Should  I  be  this  year  removed  ? 

2  Some  we  now  no  longer  see. 

Who  their  mortal  race  have  run, 
Seemed  as  fair  for  life  as  we. 

When  the  former  year  begun. 
Some  —  but  who  God  only  knows  — * 

That  are  here  assembled  now, 
544 


ANNUAL   AND    SPECIAL    OCCASIONS. 

Ere  the  present  year  shall  close^ 

To  the  stroke  of  death  must  bow. 
3  If  from  guilt  and  sin  set  free 

By  the  knowledge  of  thy  grace, 
Welcome,  then,  the  call  will  be 

To  depart  and  see  thy  face. 
To  thy  saints,  while  here  below, 

With  new  years  new  mercies  come ; 
But  the  happiest  year  they  know 

Is  the  last,  that  leads  them  home. 

968.  CM.  Doddridge. 

Swiftness  of  Time.  —  New  Year, 

1  REMARK,  my  soul,  the  narrow  bound 

Of  the  revolving  j^ear  ; 
How  swift  the  weeks  complete  their  round ! 
How  short  the  months  appear ! 

2  So  fast  eternity  comes  on, 

And  that  important  day. 
When  all  that  mortal  life  hath  done 
God's  judgment  shall  survey. 

3  Yet,  like  an  idle  tale,  we  pass 

The  swift-revolving  year, 
And  study  artful  ways  t'  increase 
The  speed  of  its  career. 

4  Waken,  O  God,  my  careless  heart, 

Its  great  concerns  to  see. 
That  I  may  act  the  Christian  part, 
•  And  give  the  year  to  thee. 

5  So  shall  their  course  more  grateful  roll, 

If  future  years  arise  ; 
Or  this  shall  bear  my  waiting  soul 
To  joy  beyond  the  skies. 

969.  L.     M.  DODDRIDO 

Close  of  the  Year, 

1  OUR  Helper,  God,  we  bless  his  name, 
Whose  love  forever  is  the  same ; 
46*  6i6 


ANNUAL   AND    SPECIAL    OCCASIONS. 

The  tokens  of  whose  gracious  care 
Begin,  and  crown,  and  close  the  year. 

2  Amid  ten  thousand  snares  we  stand, 
Supported  by  his  guardian  hand. 
And  see,  when  we  review  our  ways, 
Ten  thousand  monuments  of  praise. 

3  Thus  far  his  arm  hath  led  us  on  ; 
Thus  far  we  make  his  mercy  known ; 
And  while  we  tread  this  desert  land. 
New  mercies  shall  new  songs  demand. 

4  Our  grateful  souls  on  Jordan's  shore 
Shall  raise  one  sacred  pillar  more, 
Then  bear,  in  his  bright  courts  above, . 
Inscriptions  of  immortal  love. 


9?0 


C.    M.  Anon. 

llefiectlons  at  the  End  of  the  Year. 

1  AND  now,  my  soul,  another  year 

Of  thy  short  life  is  past ; 

I  cannot  long  continue  here, 

And  this  may  be  my  last. 

2  Much  of  my  hasty  life  is  gone, 

Nor  will  return  again ; 
And  swift  my  passing  moments  run  — 
The  few  that  yet  remain. 

3  Awake,  my  soul ;  with  utmost  care 

Thy  true  condition  learn  ; 
What  are  thy  hopes  ?  how  sure  ?  how  fair  ? 
What  is  thy  great  concern  ? 

4  Behold,  another  year  begins  ; 

Set  out  afresh  for  heaven  ; 
Seek  pardon  for  thy  former  sins, 

In  Christ  so  freely  given.  || 

5  Devoutly  yield  thyself  to  God, 

And  on  his  grace  depend  ; 
With  zeal  pursue  the  heavenly  road, 
Nor  doubt  a  happy  end.  '  ^ 

fii6 


ANNUAL   AND    SPECIAL    OCCASIONS. 

971.  CM.  DODDRIDQE. 

Close  of  the  Year* 

1  AWAKE,  ye  saints,  and  raise  your  eyes, 

And  lift  your  voices  high  ; 
Awake,  and  praise  that  sovereign  love 
That  shows  salvation  nigh. 

2  On  all  the  wings  of  time  it  flies ; 

Each  moment  brings  it  near : 
Then  welcome  each  declining  day  ; 
Welcome  each  closing  year. 

3  Not  many  years  their  rounds  shall  run^ 

Nor  many  mornings  rise, 
Ere  all  its  glories  stand  revealed 
To  our  admiring  eyes. 

4  Ye  wheels  of  nature,  speed  your  course  ; 

Ye  mortal  powers,  decay  ; 
Fast  as  ye  bring  the  night  of  death, 
Ye  bring  eternal  day. 

972.  S.    M.  jDrumvo^d 

An  a'p'pro'priate  Fast* 

1  "  IS  this  a  fast  for  me  ?  "  — 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  our  God  ;  — ■ 
^'  A  day  for  man  to  vex  his  soul, 
And  feel  affliction's  rod  ?  — 

2  "  Like  bulrush  low  to  bow 

His  sorrow-stricken  head. 
With  sackcloth  for  his  inner  vest, 
And  ashes  round  him  spread  ? 

3  "  Shall  day  like  this  have  power 

To  stay  th'  avenging  hand. 
Efface  transgression,  or  avert 
My  judgments  from  the  land  ? 

4  "  No ;  is  not  this  alone 

The  sacred  fast  I  choose  — 
Oppression's  yoke  to  burst  in  twain, 
The  bands  of  guilt  unloose  ?  — 
547 


ANNUAL   AND   SPECIAL   OCCASIONS. 

i  "  To  nakedness  arid  want 

Your  food  and  raiment  deal, 
To  dwell  your  kindred  race  among, 
And  all  their  sufferings  heal  ? 
6  "  Then  like  the  morning  ray- 
Shall  spring  your  health  and  light ; 
Before  you,  righteousness  shall  shine  ; 
Behind,  my  glory  bright." 

973.  C.   M.  Hart. 

Public  Humiliation, 

1  LORD,  look  on  all  assembled  here, 

"Who  in  thy  presence  stand, 
To  offer  up  united  prayer 
For  this  our  sinful  land. 

2  O,  may  we  all,  with  one  consent, 

Fall  low  before  thy  throne, 
With  tears  the  nation's  sins  lament. 
The  church's,  and  our  own. 

3  And  should  the  dread  decree  be  passed, 

And  we  must  feel  the  rod. 
Let  faith  and  patience  hold  us  fast 
To  our  correcting  God. 

974.  CM.  Breviaby 

An  acceptable  Fast* 

1  0  SINNER,  bring  not  tears  alone, 

Or  outward  form  of  prayer, 
But  let  it  in  thy  heart  be  known 
That  penitence  is  there. 

2  To  smite  the  breast,  the  clothes  to  rend, 

God  asketh  not  of  thee  ; 
Thy  secret  soul  he  bids  thee  bend 
In  true  humility. 

3  O,  let  us,  then,  with  heartfelt  grief, 

Draw  near  unto  our  God, 
And  pray  to  him  to  grant  relief, 
And  stay  the  lifted  rod. 
648 


iNMjit   Mb   Sl^liCIAL    OCCASIONS. 

4  O  righteous  Judge,  if  thou  wilt  deign 
To  grant  us  what  we  need, 
We  pray  for  time  to  turn  again, 
And  grace  to  turn  indeed. 

975.  L.    M.  Davies. 

National  Distresses, 

1  WHILE  o'er  our  guilty  land,  0  Lord, 
We  view  the  terrors  of  thy  sword, 

O,  whither  shall  the  helpless  fly  ? 
To  whom  but  thee  direct  their  cry  ? 

2  On  thee,  our  guardian  God,  we  call ; 
Before  thy  throne  of  grace  we  fall ;         -^ 
And  is  there  no  deliverance  there  ? 

And  must  we  perish  in  despair  ? 

3  See,  we  repent,  we  weep,  we  mourn; 
To  our  forsaken  God  we  turn ; 

O,  spare  our  guilty  country,  spare 

The  church  which  thou  hast  planted  here. 

4  We  plead  thy  grace,  indulgent  God ; 
We  plead  thy  Son's  atoning  blood ; 
We  plead  thy  gracious  promises ; 
And  are  they  unavailing  pleas  ? 

5  These  pleas,  presented  at  thy  throne, 
Have  brought  ten  thousand  blessings  down 
On  guilty  lands  in  helpless  woe ; 

Let  them  prevail  to  save  us  too. 

976.  C.     M.  RiPPON'S  WI.L. 

Judgments  for  natio7ial  Sins  deprecated, 

1  ALMIGHTY  Lord,  before  thy  throm 

Thy  mourning  people  bend"; 
'Tis  on  thy  pardoning  grace  alone 
Our  dying  hopes  depend. 

2  Dark  judgments,  from  thy  heavy  hand, 

Thy  dreadful  power  display  ; 
Yet  mercy  spares  our  guilty  land. 
And  still  we  live  to  pray. 
549 


ANNUAL  AND   SPECIAL   OCCASIONS. 

3  How  changed,  alas  !  are  truths  divine, 

For  error,  guilt,  and  shame ! 
What  impious  numbers,  bold  in  sin, 
Disgrace  the  Christian  name  ! 

4  O,  turn  us,  turn  us,  mighty  Lord ; 

Convert  us  by  thy  grace  ; 
Then  shall  our  hearts  obey  thy  word, 
And  see  again  thy  face. 

5  Then,  should  oppressing  foes  invade, 

We  will  not  yield  to  fear. 
Secure  of  all-sufficient  aid 
When  thou,  O  God,  art  near. 

977.  CM.  Watts. 
Relief  from  riational  Judgments  implored* 

.     1  LORD,  thou  hast  scourged  our  guilty  land ; 
Behold,  thy  people  mourn  ; 
Shall  vengeance  ever  guide  thy  hand, 
And  mercy  ne'er  return  ? 

2  Our  Zion  trembles  at  thy  stroke, 

And  dreads  thy  lifted  hand  ; 
O,  heal  the  people  thou  hast  broke, 
And  spare  our  guilty  land. 

3  Then  shall  oiir  loud  and  grateful  voice 

Proclaim  our  guardian  God, 
The  nations  round  the  earth  rejoice. 
And  sound  thy  praise  abroad. 

978.  8s  &  7s.  Epis.  Coll. 
Pardon  implored  for  national  Sins. 

1  DREAD  Jehovah,  God  of  nations. 

From  thy  temple  in  the  skies 
Hear  thy  people's  supplications, 
Now  for  their  deliverance  rise. 

2  Though  our  sins,  our  hearts  confounding, 

Long  and  loud  for  vengeance  call. 
Thou  hast  mercy  more  abounding ; 
Jesus'  blood  can  cleanse  them  all. 
550 


AJJNUAL   AND   SPECIAL    OCCASIONS. 

8  Let  that  love  veil  our  transgression ; 
Let  that  blood  our  guilt  efface ; 
Save  thy  people  from  oppression  ; 
Save  from  spoil  thy  holy  place. 

4  Lo,  with  deep  contrition  turning, 
Humbly  at  thy  feet  we  bend  ; 
Hear  us,  fasting,  praying,  mourning, 
Hear  us,  spare  us,  and  defend. 

y  IP  y  ^  7s.  Sacred  Lyrics. 

Thanksgiving. 

1  SWELL  the  anthem,  raise  the  song ; 
Praises  to  our  God  belong ; 

Saints  and  angels,  join  to  sing 
Praises  to  the  heavenly  King. 

2  Blessings  from  his  liberal  hand 
Flow  around  this  happy  land  ; 
Kept  by  him,  no  foes  annoy ; 
Peace  and  freedom  we  enjoy. 

3  Here,  beneath  a  virtuous  sway, 
May  we  cheerfully  obey  ; 
Never  feel  oppression's  rod  ; 
Ever  own  and  worship  God. 

4  Hark !  the  voice  of  nature  sings 
Praises  to  the  King  of  kings  ; 
Let  us  join  the  choral  song, 
And  the  grateful  notes  prolong. 


980. 


6s  &   4s.  Montgomery. 

Praise  to  the  God  of  Harvest, 

THE  God  of  harvest  praise  ; 
Li  loud  thanksgiving  raise 

Hand,  heart,  and  voice  ; 
The  valleys  smile  and  sing. 
Forests  and  mountains  ring, 
The  plains  their  tribute  bring. 

The  streams  rejoice. 
551 


ANNUAL  AND  SPECIAL   OCCASiQNS, 

2  Yea,  bless  his  holy  name, 
And  purest  thanks  proclaim 

Through  all  the  earth ; 
To  glory  in  your  lot 
Is  duty;  but  be  not 
God's  benefits  forgot, 

Amidst  your  mirth, 

3  The  God  of  harvest  praise  ; 
Hands,  hearts,  and  voices  raise 

With  sweet  accord ; 
From  field  to  garner  throng, 
Bearing  your  sheaves  along. 
And  in  your  harvest  song 

Bless  ye  the  Lord. 

981.  L-  P.  M.  Kippn. 

Thanksgiving  for  national  Prosperity, 

1  HOW  rich  thy  gifts,  almighty  King ! 
From  thee  our  public  blessings  spring ; 

Th'  extended  trade,  the  fruitful  skies, 
The  treasures  liberty  bestows, 
Th'  eternal  joys  the  gospel  shows, 

All  from  thy  boundless  goodness  rise. 

2  Here  commerce  spreads  the  wealthy  store 
Which  pours  from  every  foreign  shore ; 

Science  and  art  their  charms  display ; 
Religion  teaches  us  to  raise 
Our  voices  to  our  Maker's  praise. 

As  truth  and  conscience  point  the  way. 

3  With  grateful  hearts,  with  joyful  tongues, 
To  God  we  raise  united  songs  : 

Here  still  may  God  in  mercy  reign  ; 
Crown  our  just  counsels  with  success  ; 
With  peace  and  joy  our  borders  bless, 

And  all  our  sacred  rights  maintain. 
552 


ANNUAL   AND    SPECIAL    OCCASIONS. 

982.  L,    M.  Presb.  Coll. 
God  acknowledged  in  national  Blessings, 

1  GEEAT  God  of  nations,  now  to  thee 

Our  hymn  of  gratitude  we  raise  ; 

With  humble  heart  and  bending  knee, 

We  offer  thee  our  song  of  praise. 

2  Thy  name  we  bless,  almighty  God, 

For  all  the  kindness  thou  hast  showTi 
To  this  fair  land  the  Pilgrims  trod  — 
This  land  we  fondly  call  our  own. 

3  Here  Freedom  spreads  her  banner  wide, 

And  casts  her  soft  and  hallowed  ray ; 
Here  thou  our  fathers'  steps  didst  guide 
In  safety  through  their  dangerous  way. 

4  We  praise  thee  that  the  gospel's  light 

Through  all  our  land  its  radiance  sheds. 
Dispels  the  shades  of  error's  night, 

And  heavenly  blessings  round  us  spreads. 

5  Great  God,  preserve  us  in  thy  fear ; 

In  dangers  still  our  Guardian  be ; 
O,  spread  thy  truth's  bright  precepts  here  ; 
Let  all  the  people  worship  thee. 

983.  6s  &  4s.  AxoK. 
Prayer  for  our  Country, 

1  GOD  bless  our  native  land  ; 
Firm  may  she  ever  stand 

Through  storm  and  night : 
When  the  wild  tempests  rave. 
Ruler  of  winds  and  wave, 
Do  thou  our  country  save 

By  thy  great  might. 

2  For  her  our  prayer  shall  rise 

To  God  above  the  skies ;  ^^r 

47  ^6S 


ANNUAL   AND   SPECIAL   OCCASIONS. 

On  him  we  wait ; 
Thou  who  hast  heard  each  sigh, 
Watching  each  weeping  eye, 
Be  thou  forever  nigh : 

God  save  the  state. 

984.  .  CM.  Tate  &  Brady. 

God  our  Deliverer, 

1  0  LORD,  our  fathers  oft  have  told, 

In  our  attentive  ears, 
Thy  wonders  in  their  days  perforip.ed. 
And  in  more  ancient  years. 

2  'Twas  not  their  courage,  nor  their  sword. 

To  them  salvation  gave  ; 
'Twas  not  their  number,  nor  their  strength, 
That  did  their  country  save  ;  — 

3  But  thy  right  hand,  thy  powerful  arm. 

Whose  succor  they  implored ; 

Thy  providence  protected  them 

;  Who  thy  great  name  adored. 

4  As  thee  their  God  our  fathers  owned. 

So  thou  art  still  our  King ; 
O,  therefore,  as  thou  didst  to  them, 
To  us  deliverance  bring. 

5  To  thee  the  glory  well  ascribe 

From  whom  salvation  came  ; 
In  God,  our  shield,  we  will  rejoice, 
And  ever  bless  thy  name. 

985.  L-     M.  LUNT. 

Our  Forefathers, 

1  WHEN,  driven  by  oppression's  rod, 

Our  fathers  fled  beyond  the  sea. 
Their  care  was  first  to  honor  God, 
And  next  to  leave  their  children  free. 

2  Above  the  forest's  gloomy  shade 

The  altar  and  the  school  appeared ; 

564: 


ANNUAL  AND   SPECIAL    OCCASIONS. 

On  that  the  gifts  of  faith  were  laid, 

In  this  their  precious  hopes  were  reared. 

3  Armed  with  intelligence  and  zeal, 

Their  sons  shook  off  the  tyrant's  chain, 
The  rights  of  freemen  quick  to  feel, 
And  nobly  daring  to  maintain. 

4  The  altar  and  the  school  still  stand, 

The  sacred  pillars  of  our  trust ; 
And  freedom's  sons  shall  fill  the  land 
When  we  are  sleeping  in  the  dust. 

5  Bf3fore  thine  altar,  Lord,  we  bend, 

With  grateful  song  and  fervent  prayer ; 
For  thou  who  wast  our  fathers'  Friend 
Wilt  make  our  offspring  still  thy  care. 

986.  CM.  Anon. 

God*s  Kindness  to  our  Forefathers, 

1  TO  Him  from  whom  our  blessings  flow. 

Who  all  our  wants  supplies. 
This  day  the  choral  song  and  vow 
From  grateful  hearts  shall  rise. 

2  'Twas  he  who  led  the  Pilgrim  band 

Across  the  stormy  sea  ; 
'Twas  he  who  stayed  the  tyrant's  hand. 
And  set  our  country  free. 

3  When  shivering  on  a  strand  unknown. 

In  sickness  and  distress, 
Our  fathers  looked  to  God  alone 
To  save,  protect,  and  bless. 

4  Be  thou  our  nation's  strength  and  shield. 

In  manhood  as  in  youth  ; 
Thine  arm  for  our  protection  wield. 
And  guide  us  by  thy  truth. 

987,  p.    M.  Washburn. 
The  Goodness  of  God  to  our  Country  celebrated* 

1  LET  every  heart  rejoice  and  sing ;        ^, 
Let  chor&l  anthems  rise  ; 
565 


ANNUAL   AND    SPECIAL    OCCASIONS. 

Ye  reverend  men,  and  children,  bring 

To  God  your  sacrifice  ; 
For  he  is  good  ;  the  Lord  is  good ; 

And  kind  are  all  his  ways  : 
With  songs  and  honors  sounding  loud, 

The  Lord  Jehovah  praise. 
While  the  rocks  and  the  rills. 
While  the  vales  and  the  hills, 

A  glorious  anthem  raise : 
Let  each  prolong  the  grateful  song, 

And  the  God  of  our  fathers  praise. 

He  bids  the  sun  to  rise  and  set ; 

In  heaven  his  power  is  known ; 
And  earth,  subdued  to  him,  shall  yet 

Bow  low  before  his  throne  ; 
For  he  is  good  ;  the  Lord  is  good  ; 

And  kind  are  all  his  w^ays  : 
With  songs  and  honors  sounding  loud, 

The  Lord  Jehovah  praise. 
While  the  rocks  and  the  rills, 
While  the  vales  and  the  hills, 

A  glorious  anthem  raise : 
Lee.  each  prolong  the  grateful  song, 

And  the  God  of  our  fathers  praise. 


988 


C.    M..  Wreford. 

Prayer  for  our  Country. 

1  LORD,  while  for  all  mankind  we  pray, 

Of  every  clime  and  coast, 
O,  hear  us  for  our  native  land  — 
The  land  we  love  the  most. 

2  0,  guard  our  shores  from  every  foe, 

With  peace  our  borders  bless, 
With  prosperous  times  our  cities  crown, 
Our  fields  with  plenteousness. 

3  Unite  us  in  the  sacred  love 

Of  knowledge,  truth,  and  thee ; 
556 


ANNUAL  AND    SPECIAL   OCCASIONS. 

And  let  our  hills  and  valleys  shout 
The  songs  of  liberty. 

4  Here  may  religion  pure  and  mild 

Smile  on  our  Sabbath  hours, 
And  piety  and  virtue  bless 
The  home  of  us  and  ours. 

5  Lord  of  the  nations,  thus  to  thee 

Our  country  we  commend  ; 
Be  thou  her  refuge  and  her  trust, 
Her  everlasting  Fnend. 

989.  H.    M.  Weslet. 

Birthday. 

1  GOD  of  my  life,  to  thee 

My  cheerful  soul  I  raise  ; 
Thy  goodness  bade  me  be, 

And  still  prolongs  my  days  ; 
I  see  my  natal  hour  return. 
And  bless  the  day  that  I  was  born. 

2  Long  as  I  live  beneath, 

To  thee,  O,  let  me  live  ; 
To  thee  my  every  breath 

In  thanks  and  praises  give  ; 
Whate'er  I  have,  wliate'er  I  am. 
Shall  magnify  my  Maker's  name. 

S  My  soul,  and  all  its  powers, 

Thine,  wholly  thine,  shall  be  ; 
All,  all  my  happy  hours 
I  consecrate  to  thee  ; 
Me  to  thine  image  now  restore,  ^^ 

And  I  shall  praise  thee  evermore. 

4  I  wait  thy  will  to  do, 

As  angels  do  in  heaven ; 
In  Christ  a  creature  new, 

Most  graciously  forgiven : 
I  wait  thy  perfect  will  to  prove, 
All  sanctified  by  spotless  love. 
47  *  557 


ANNUAL   AND   SPECIAL   OCCASIONS. 

C.  M.  Anon. 


990. 


1  LORD  of  mj  life,  whose  word  of  power 

Did  first  inspire  my  breath, 
'Tis  thou  hast  kept  me,  to  this  hour, 
From  danger  and  from  death. 

2  Spared  to  commence  another  year, 

The  past  I  now  revie\^  : 
How  numerous  do  my  sins  appear ! 
How  great  thy  mercies,  too  I 

8  I  thank  thee  for  thy  tender  care 
Through  all  my  infant  days, 
And  for  each  privilege  I  share. 
That  still  thy  love  displays. 

4  For  Jesus'  sake,  my  sins  forgive, 

And  strengthen  me  in  grace, 
That  to  thy  glory  I  may  live, 
And  run  the  Christian  race. 

5  How  long  or  short  my  course  may  be, 

'Tis  not  for  me  to  know  ; 
Eut  may  I  yield  my  heart  to  thee. 
And  in  thy  favor  grow. 

991.  7s  &  6s.  Heber. 

Marriage. 

1  WHEN  on  her  Maker's  bosom 

The  new-born  earth  was  laid. 
And  nature's  opening  blossom 

Its  fairest  bloom  displayed  ; 
When  all  with  fruit  and  flowers 

The  laughing  soil  was  dressed, 
And  Eden's  fragrant  bowers 

Received  their  human  guest ;  — 

2  No  sin  his  face  defiling, 

The  heir  of  nature  stood, 
And  God,  benignly  smihng. 
Beheld  that  all  was  good ; 
5oS 


ANNUAL   AND    SPECIAL   OCCASIONS. 

Yet  in  that  hour  of  blessing, 
A  single  want  was  known  ; 

A  wish,  the  heart  distressing, 
For  Adam  was  alone. 

3  0  God  of  pure  affection, 

By  men  and  saints  adored. 
Who  gavest  thy  protection 

To  Cana's  nuptial  board  ; 
May  such  thy  bounties  ever 

To  wedded  love  be  shown, 
And  no  rude  hand  dissever 

Whom  thou  hast  linked  in  one. 

4  Their  heart  and  hand  combining 

To  live  forever  thine, 
May  grace,  upon  them  shining, 

Create  their  joys  divine  ; 
0,  may  they  always  serve  thee. 

Their  counsels  ever  one, 
And  ne'er  forget  to  love  thee 

Till  time  on  earth  is  done. 

992.  CM.  SlGOUBNB^. 

Marriage  Hymn» 

1  NOT  for  the  summer's  hour  alone. 

When  skies  resplendent  shine. 
And  youth  and  pleasure  fill  the  throne. 
Our  hearts  and  hands  we  join,  — 

2  But  for  those  stern  and  wintry  days 

Of  sorrow,  pain,  and  fear, 
When  Heaven's  wise  discipline  doth  make 
Our  earthly  journey  drear. 

3  Not  for  this  span  of  life  alone. 

Which  like  a  blast  doth  fly. 
And  as  the  transient  flowers  .of  grass 
Just  blossom,  droop,  and  die,  — 
659 


MORNING  AND   EVENING. 

4  But  for  a  being  without  end, 
This  vow  of  love  we  take  ; 

.    Grant  us,  O  God,  one  home  at  last, 
For  thy  great  mercy's  sake. 


MORNING  AND  EVENING. 


^^        993.  L.  M. 


Watts. 
A  Morni?ig  Hymn, 

1  GOD  of  the  morning,  at  whose  voice 

The  cheerful  sun  makes  haste  to  rise, 
And  like  a  giant  doth  rejoice 

To  run  his  journey  through  the  skies,  — 

2  0,  like  the  sun  may  I  fulfil 

Th'  appointed  duties  of  the  day ; 
With  ready  mind  and  active  will 

March  on,  and  keep  my  heavenly  way. 

3  Lord,  thy  commands  are  clean  and  pure, 

Enlightening  our  beclouded  eyes  ; 
Thy  threatenings  just,  thy  promise  sure ; 
Thy  gospel  makes  the  simple  wise. 

4  Give  me  thy  counsels  for  my  guide. 

And  then  receive  me  to  thy  bliss ; 
All  my  desires  and  hopes  beside 

Are  faint  and  cold  compared  with  this. 

994.  CM.  Watts, 

God*s  Goodness  acknowledged. 

1  ONCE  more,  my  soul,  the  rising  day 
Salutes  thy  waking  eyes  ; 
Once  more,  my  voice,  thy  tribute  paj 
To  Him  who  rules  the  skies. 
560 


MORNING  AND   EVENING. 

2  Night  unto  night  his  name  repeats  ; 

The  day  renews  the  sound, 
Wide  as  the  heavens  on  which  he  sits,  • 
To  turn  the  seasons  round. 

3  'Tis  he  supports  my  mortal  frame ; 

My  tongue  shall  speak  his  praise  ; 
My  sins  would  rouse  his  wrath  to  flame, 
And  yet  his  wrath  delays. 

4  How  many  priceless  souls  have  fled 

Since  the  last  setting  sun  ! 
And  yet  thou  lengthen'st  out  my  thread, 
And  yet  my  moments  run. 

5  Great  God,  let  all  my  hours  be  thine, 

While  I  enjoy  the  light ; 
Then  shall  my  sun  in  smiles  decline, 
And  bring  a  peaceful  night. 

995.  L.  M.  kenn. 

A  Morning  Invocation. 

1  AWAKE,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 
Thy  daily  stage  of  duty  run  ; 
Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  joyful  rise 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

2  Wake,  and  lift  up  thyself,  my  heart, 
And  with  the  angels  bear  thy  part, 
Who  all  night  long  unwearied  sing 
High  praises  to  th'  eternal  King. 

3  Glory  to  thee,  who  safe  hast  kept, 
And  hast  refreshed  me  while  I  slept ; 
Grant,  Lord,  when  I  from  death  shall  wake 
I  may  of  endless  life  partake. 

4  Lord,  I  to  thee  my  vows  renew ; 
Dispel  my  sins  as  morning  dew  ; 

Guard  my  first  springs  of  thought  and  will, 
And  with  thyself  my  spirit  fill. 
661 


MORNING  AND   EVENING. 

5  Direct,  control,  suggest,  this  day, 
All  I  design,  or  do,  or  say, 
*That,  all  my  powers,  with  true  delight, 
In  thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 

996.  L.     M.  ALtlNB. 

A  Morning  Song, 

1  0,  COULD  my  soul  this  morning  rise. 
And  feel  that  life  that  never  dies, 

rd  praise  that  hand  with  all  my  powers 
That  guarded  my  unguarded  hours. 

2  'Tis  he  who  gives  me  life  divine  ; 
In  him  eternal  joys  are  mine  ; 
Then  rouse,  my  soul,  bid  sloth  adieu ; 
Thy  Jesus  love,  and  him  pursue. 

3  Haste  on  to  that  immortal  shore, 

Where  night  and  sleep  are  known  no  more ; 
There  shall  I  soon  in  glory  rise. 
With  seraphs,  in  a  sweet  surprise. 

4  Then  shall  I  raise  a  morning  song. 
With  all  the  vast  angelic  throng ; 
Singing  in  everlasting  peace," 

My  morning  song  shall  never  cease. 

y  y  J^  C.    M.  Sacked  Offerino. 

Grateful  Achnowledgment. 

1  AGAIN,  from  calm  and  sweet  repose, 

I  rise  to  hail  the  dawn ; 
Again  my  waking  eyes  unclose. 
To  view  the  smiling  morn. 

2  Great  God  of  love,  thy  praise  Til  sing ; 

For  thou  hast  safely  kept 
My  soul  beneath  thy  guardian  wing, 
And  watched  me  while  I  slept. 

3  Glory  to  thee,  eternal  Lord  ; 

0,  teach  my  heart  to  pray, 
':       And  thy  blest  Spirit's  help  afford, 
To  guide  me  through  the  day. 
562 


MORNING  AND   EVENING. 

1  Let  every  thought  and  word  accord 
With  thy  most  holy  will ; 
Eaclv  deed  the  precepts  of  thy  word 
With  pious  aim  fulfil. 
5  From  danger,  sin,  and  every  ill, 
My  constant  Guardian  prove  ; 
0,  sanctify  my  heart,  and  fill 
With  thoughts  of  holy  love. 

yy^^  C.    M.  Montgomery. 

Morning  Acknowledgment, 

1  WHAT  secret  hand,  at  morning  light, 

Softly  unseals  mine  eye, 
Draws  back  the  curtain  of  the  night, 
And  opens  earth  and  sky  ? 

2  'Tis  thine,  my  God  —  the  same  that  kept 

My  resting  hours  from  harm  ; 
No  ill  came  nigh  me,  for  I  slept 
Beneath  th'  Almighty's  arm. 

3  'Tis  thine  —  my  daily  bread  that  brings, 

Like  manna  scattered  round. 
And  clothes  me  as  the  lily  springs 
In  beauty  from  the  ground. 

4  In  death's  dark  valley  though  I  stray, 

'T would  there  my  steps  attend, 
Guide  with  the  staff  my  lonely  way, 
And  with  the  rod  defend. 

5  May  that  sure  hand  uphol\3  me  still 

Through  life's  uncertain  race^ 
To  bring  me  to  thine  holy  hill, 
And  to  thy  dwelling-place. 

999.  CM.  SrEEL.. 

Gratitude  and  Supplication.  —  Morning* 

1  GOD  of  my  life,  my  morning  song 
To  thee  I  cheerful  raise ; 
Thine  acts  of  love  'tis  good  to  sing, 
And  pleasant  'tis  to  praise. 

563  % 


MORNING  AND   EVENING. 

2  Preserved  by  thy  almighty  arm, 

I  passed  the  shades  of  night, 
Serene,  and  safe  from  every  harm> 
To  see  the  morning  light. 

3  "While  numbers  spent  the  night  in  sighs, 

And  restless  pains  and  woes, 

In  gentle  sleep  I  closed  my  eyes, 

And  woke  from  sweet  repose. 

.  4  0,  let  the  same  almighty  care 
Through  all  this  day  attend ; 
From  every  danger,  every  snare. 
My  heedless  steps  defend. 
5  Smile  on  my  minutes  as  they  roll. 
And  guide  my  future  days  ; 
And  let  thy  goodness  fill  my  soul 
With  gratitude  and  praise. 

1000.  CM;      Spir.  of  the  Psalms. 

Goodness  of  God,  —  Morning. 

1  DELIGHTFUL  is  the  task  to  sing, 

On  each  returning  day. 
The  praises  of  our  heavenly  King, 
And  grateful  homage  pay. 

2  The  countless  worlds  which,  bathed  in  light, 

Through  fields  of  azure  move, 
Proclaim  his  wisdom  and  his  might ; 
But  O,  how  great  his  love  ! 

3  He  deigns  each  broken,  contrite  heart 

With  tender  care  to  bind ; 
And  comfort,  hope,  and  grace  impart 
To  heal  the  wounded  mind. 

f      4  All  creatures,  with  instinctive  cry, 
From  God  implore  their  food ; 
His  bounty  grants  a  rich  supply, 
And  fills  Sie  earth  with  good. 


MOBNING  AND   EVENING. 

5  Delightful  is  the  task,  0  Lord, 
With  each  returning  day 
Thy  countless  mercies  tq  record, 
And  grateful  homage  pay. 

1001.  C.   M.  Watts. 

A  Morning  Hosanna, 

1  HO  S  ANN  A,  with  a  cheerful  sound, 

To  God's  upholding  hand  ! 
Ten  thousand  snares  attend  us  round, 
And  yet  secure  we  stand. 

2  That  was  a  most  amazing  power 

That  raised  us  with  a  word ; 
And  every  day,  and  every  hour, 
We  lean  upon  the  Lord. 

3  The  rising  morn  cannot  assure 

That  we  shall  end  the  day ; 
For  death  stands  ready  at  the  door 
To  hurry  us  away. 

4  Our  life  is  forfeited  by  sin 

To  God's  most  righteous  law  ; 
We  own  thy  grace,  immortal  King, 
In  every  breath  we  draw. 

5  God  is  our  sun,  whose  daily  light 

Our  joy  and  safety  brings  ; 
Our  feeble  frame  lies  safe  at  night 
Beneath  his  guardian  wings. 

1002.  L.  M.  watm. 

A  Morning  Psalm, 

1  O  LORD,  how  many  are  my  foes. 

In  this  weak  state  of  flesh  and  blood ! 
My  peace  they  daily  discompose  ; 
But  my  defence  and  hope  is  God. 

2  Tired  with  the  burdens  of  the  day, 

To  thee  I  raised  an  evening  cry ; 
Thou  heard'st  when  I  began  to  pray. 
And  thin©  almighty  help  was  nigh. 
48  665 


MORNIXa  AND   EVENING. 

3  Supported  by  thy  heavenly  aid, 

I  laid  me  down,  and  slept  secure  ; 
Not  death  should  make  my  heart  afraid, 
Though  I  should  wake  and  rise  no  more.^ 

4  But  God  sustained  me  all  the  night ; 

.Salvation  doth  to  God  belong ; 
He  raised  my  head  to  see  the  light, 
And  make  his  praise  my  morning  song. 

1003.  L-  M.  ANOK. 

Evening  Reflections, 

1  STILL  evening  comes,  with  gentle  shade, 

Sweet  harbinger  of  balmy  rest 
From  toilsome  hours  and  anxious  thoughts 
Revolving  in  the  pensive  breast. 

2  Refulgent  day  in  darkness  sets  ; 

The  noisy  crowds  are  hushed  in  sleep  ; 
Harsh  sounds  to  gentle  murmurs  turn. 
As  o'er  the  fields  the  zephyrs  sweep. 

3  The  hour  is  sweet  when  tumults  cease  ; 

The  scene  obscured  inspires  my  eye. 
And  darkness  marks  the  loved  retreat 
Where  pleasures  live  and  sorrows  die. 

4  Retirement  solemn,  yet  serene, 

And  undisturbed  by  human  voice, 
Invites  repose  on  Jesus'  arm, 

And  bids  my  soul  in  God  rejoice. 

1004.  7s  &  6s.  Sac.  3onqs. 

Reflections  at  Sunset. 

1  THE  mellow  eve  is  gliding 

Serenely  down  the  west ; 
So,  every  care  subsiding, 
My  soul  would  sink  to  rest. 

2  The  woodland  hum  is  ringing 

The  daylight's  gentle  close  ; 
May  angels,  round  me  singing, 
^.  Thus  hymn  my  last  repose. 
"      '  666 


MORNING   AND    EVENING.    . 

3  The  evening  star  has  lighted 

Her  crystal  lamp  on  high ; 
So,  when  in  death  benighted, 
•  May  hope  illume  the  sky. 

4  In  golden  splendor  dawning 

The  morrow's  light  shall  break  ; 
^     0,  on  the  last  bright  morning 
May  I  in  glory  wake. 

1005.  C.    M.  Mrs.  Browjc. 

Secret  Prayer  at  Twilight. 

1  I  LOVE  to  steal  a  while  away 

From  every  cumbering  care, 
And  spend  the  hours  of  setting  day 
In  humble,  grateful  prayer. 

2  I  love  in  solitude  to  shed 

The  penitential  tear, 
And  all  his  promises  to  plead 
Where  none  but  God  can  hear. 

0  I  love  to  think  on  mercies  past, 

And  future  good  implore, 
And  all  my  cares  and  sorrows  cast 

On  Him  whom  I  adore. 
4  I  love  by  faith  to  take  a  view 

Of  brighter  scenes  in  heaven  ; 
The  prospect  doth  my  strength  renew. 

While  here'by  tempests  driven. 

1006.  C.   M.  Watts. 

God's  Goodness  acknowledged. 

1  DREAD  Sovereign,  let  my  evening  song 

Like  holy  incense  rise  ; 
Assist  the  offering  of  my  tongue 
To  reach  the  lofty  skies. 

2  Through  all  the  dangers  of  the  day 

Thy  hand  was  still  my  guard  ; 
And  still  to  drive  my  wants  away 
Thy  mercy  stood  prepared. 
567 


MORNING  AND   EVENING. 

3  Perpetual  blessings  from  above 

Encompass  me  around ; 
But  O,  how  few  returns  of  love 
Hath  my  Redeemer  found  ! 

4  What  have  I  done  for  Him  who  died 

To  save  my  guilty  soul? 

Alas  !  my  sins  are  multiplied 

Fast  as  my  minutes  roll. 

5  Yet,  with  this  guilty  heart  of  mine, 

Lord,  to  thy  cross  I  flee. 
And  to  thy  grace  my  soul  resign, 
To  be  renewed  by  thee. 

1007.  C.    M,  Anon. 

Evening  Prayer  and  Praise* 

1  INDULGENT  God,  whose  bounteous  care 

O'er  all  thy  works  is  shown, 
O,  let  my  grateful  praise  and  prayer 
Arise  before  thy  throne. 

2  What  mercies  has  this  day  bestowed ! 

How  largely  hast  thou  blest ! 

My  cup  with  plenty  overflowed, 

With  cheerfulness  my  breast. 

3  Now  may  soft  slumber  close  my  eyes, 

From  pain  and  sickness  free  ; 
And  let  my  waking  thoughts  arise 
To  meditate  on  thee.  ' 

4  Thus  bless  each  future  day  and  night, 

Till  life's  vain  scene  is  o'er ; 
And  then,  to  realms  of  endless  light, 
0,  let  my  spirit  soar. 

1008-  L.    M.  Steele. 

An  Evening  Sacrifice* 

1  GREAT  God,  to  thee  my  evening  song 
With  humble  gratitude  I  raise ; 
O,  let  thy  mercy  tune  my  tongue, 
And  fill  my  heart  with  lively  praise. 


MORNING  AND   EVENING. 

2  My  days  unclouded  ?is  they  pass, 

And  every  gently-rolling  hour, 
Are  monuments  of  wondrous  grace, 
And  witness  to  thy  love  and  power* 

3  Thy  love  and  power,  celestial  Guard, 

Preserve  me  from  surrounding  harm : 
Can  danger  reach  me  while  the  Lord 

Extends  his  kind,  protecting  arm  ? 
4:  Let  this  blest  hope  my  eyelids  close ; 

With  sleep  refresh  my  feeble  frame ; 
Safe  in  thy  care  may  I  repose. 

And  wake  with  praises  to  thy  name. 

1009.  C.    M.  WAxm 

Eveniiig  Devotion » 

1  LORD,  thou  wilt  hear  me  when  I  pray  ; 

I  am  forever  thine  : 
I  fear  before  thee  all  the  day. 
Nor  would  I  dare  to  sin. 

2  And  while  I  rest  my  weary  head 

From  care  and  business  free, 

'Tis  sweet  conversing  on  my  bed 

With  my  own  heart  and  thee. 

3  I  pay  this  evening  sacrifice  ; 

And  when  my  work  is  done, 
Great  God,  my  faith,  my  hope,  relies 
Upon  thy  grace  alone. 

4  Thus,  with  my  thoughts  composed  to  peace, 

I'll  give  mine  ey6s  to  sleep  ; 
Thy  hand  in  safety  keeps  my  days. 
And  will  my  slumbers  keep. 

1010.  S.     M.  CONDE". 

Saturday  Evening, 

1  THE  hours  of  evening  close  ; 
Its  lengthened  shadows,  drawn 
O'er  scenes  of  earth,  invite  repose, 
And  wait  the  Sabbath  dawn. 

48  =^  569 


MORNING  AND   EVENING. 

2  So  let  its  calm  prevail 

O'er  forms  of  outward  care. 
Nor  thought  for  "  many  things  "  assail 
The  still  retreat  of  prayer. 

3  Our  guardian  Shepherd  near, 

His  watchful  eye  will  keep, 

And,  safe  from  violence  and  fear, 

Will  fold  his  flock  to  sleep. 

4  So  may  a  holier  light 

Than  earth's  our  spirits  rouse. 
And  call  us,  strengthened  by  his  might, 
To  pay  the  Lord  our  vows. 

1011.  C.    M.  ChrMel 

Evening  before  t/ie  Sabbath* 

1  BEGONE,  my  earthly  cares,  away, 

Nor  dare  to  tempt  my  sight ; 
Let  me  begin  th'  ensuing  day 
Before  I  end  this  night. 

2  Yes,  let  the  work  of  prayer  and  praise 

Employ  my  heart  and  tongue  ; 
Begin,  my  soul ;  thy  Sabbath  days 
Can  never  be  too  long. 

3  Let  the  past  mercies  of  the  week 

Excite  a  grateful  frame, 
Nor  let  my  tongue  refuse  to  speak 
Some  good  of  Jehus'  name. 

4  Jesus  —  how  pleasing  is  the  sound ! 

How  worthy  of  my  love  ! 
Why  is  my  heart  so  lifeless  found  ? 
Why  placed  no  more  above  ? 


Forgive  my  dulness,  dearest  Lord, 
Aiid  quicken  all  my  powers  ; 

Prepare  me  to  attend  thy  word, 
T'  improve  the  sacred  hours. 
570 


MORNING   AND   EVENING. 

6  On  wings  of  expectation  borne, 

My  hopes  to  heaven  ascend  : 

I  long  to  welcome  in  the  mom, 

The  day  with  thee  to  spend. 

1012.  S.     M.  CURTIS'S  OOLt. 

Flight  of  Time, 

1  ANOTHER  day  is  past, 

The  hours  forever  fled, 
And  time  is  bearing  us  away 
To  mingle  with  the  dead. 

2  Our  minds  in  perfect  peace 

Our  Father's  care  shall  keep ; 
We  yield  to  gentle  slumber  now, 
For  thou  canst  never  sleep. 

3  How  blessed,  Lord,  are  they 

On  thee  securely  stayed ! 
Nor  shall  they  be  in  life  alarmed, 
Nor  be  in  death  dismayed. 

1  0 1 0  •  ^^*  "^^*         Freeman's  Coll. 

Eve7iing  Supplication, 

1  THE  day  is  past  and  gone  ; 

The  evening  shades  appear ; 
O,  may  we  all  remember  well 
The  night  of  death  draws  near. 

2  We  lay  our  garments  by, 

Upon  our  beds  to  rest ; 
So  death  will  soon  disrobe  us  all 
Of  what  we  here  possess. 

3  Lord,  keep  us  safe  .his  night, 

Secure  from  all  oar  fears  ; 
May  angels  guard  us  while  we  sleep 
Till  morning  light  appears. 

4  And  if  we  early  rise, 

And  view  th'  unwearied  sun, 
May  we  set  out  to  win  the  prize> 
And  after  glory  run. 
671 


MORNING   AND    EVENING. 

5  And  when  our  days  are  past, 
And  we  from  time  remove, 
O,  may  we  in  thy  bosom  rest, 
The  bosom  of  thy  love. 

1014.  8s  &  7s.  Edmestoi?. 

Confidence  in  God's  Protectio7i, 

1  FATHER,  breathe  an  evening  blessing 

Ere  repose  our  spirits  seal ; 
Sin  and  want  we  come  confessing ; 
Thou  canst  save  and  thou  canst  heal. 

2  Though  d63truction  walk  around  us, 

Though  'he  arrows  past  us  fly, 
Angel  guards  from  thee  surround  us ; 
We  are  safe,  if  thou  art  nigh. 

3  Though  the  night  be  dark  and  dreary, 
^  Darkness  cannot  hide  from  thee  ; 

Thou  art  he  who,  never  weary, 
Watchest  where  thy  people  be. 

4  Should  swift  death  this  night  o'ertake  us, 

And  command  us  to  the  tomb. 

May  the  morn  in  heaven  awake  us. 

Clad  in  briglit,  eternal  bloom. 

1015.  C.    M.  Moravian  CoLi.. 

Evening.  —  Cheerful  Confidence* 

1  IN  mercy.  Lord,  remember  me. 

Through  all  the  hours  of  night. 
And  grant  to  me  most  graciously 
The  safeguard  of  thy  might. 

2  With  cheerful  heart  I  close  mine  eyes, 

Since  thou  wilt  not  remove  : 
O,  in  the  morning  let  me  rise 
Rejoicing  in  thy  love. 

3  Or,  if  this  night  should  prove  my  last, 

And  end  my  transient  days, 
Lord,  take  me  to  thy  promised  rest, 
Where  I  may  sing  thy  praise. 
572 


MORNING  AND   EVENING. 

1016.  L.  M.  wxT«. 

An  Evening  Hymn. 

1  THUS  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  oDj 

Thus  far  his  power  prolongs  my  days  ; 
And  every  evening  shall  make  known 
Some  fresh  memorial  of  his  grace. 

2  Much  of  my  time  has  run  to  waste, 

And  I,  perhaps,  am  near  my  home ; 
But  he  forgives  my  follies  past ; 

He  gives  me  strength  for  days  to  come. 

0  I  lay  jny  body  down  to  sleep  ; 

Peace  is  the  pillow  for  my  head ; 
While  well-appointed  angels  keep 

Their  watchful  stations  round  my  bed. 
4  Thus,  when  the  night  of  death  shall  come, 

My  flesh  shall  rest  beneath  the  ground, 
And  wait  thy  voice  to  rouse  my  tomb, 

With  sweet  salvation  in  the  sound. 

101?.  L.     M.  CHR.MEL. 

The  Family  Altar* 

1  WHERE'ER  the  Lord  shall  build  my  house, 

An  altar  to  his  name  I'll  raise  ; 
There,  morn  and  evening,  shall  ascend 
The  sacrifice  of  prayer  and  praise. 

2  With  duteous  mind,  the  social  band 

Shall  search  the  records  of  thy  law ; 

There  learn  thy  will,  and  humbly  bow 

With  fihal  reverence,  love,  and  aWe. 

3  If  numerous  blessings  of  the  earth 

Our  gracious  God  to  us  afford. 
With  warm,  united  hearts  we'll  pay 
Our  grateful  tribute  to  the  Lord. 

4  Here  fix,  dear  Lord,  thy  sacred  resty 

And  spread  the  banner  of  thy  love, 
Till,  ripened  for  the  heavenly  world, 
We  rise  and  join  the  church  above. 
673 


MORNING  AND   EVENING. 

1018.  L.     M.  WATT* 

Morning  or  Evening  Prayer* 

1  MY  God,  accept  my  early  vows, 
Like  morning  incense  in  thy  house  ; 
And  let  my  nightly  worship  rise, 
Sweet  as  the  evening  sacrifice. 

2  Watch  o'er  my  lips,  and  guard  them,  Lord^ 
From  every  rash  and  heedless  word ; 

Nor  let  my  feet  incline  to  tread 
The  guilty  path  where  sinners  lead. 

3  0,  may  the  righteous,  when  I  stray, 
Smite  and  reprove  my  wandering  way ; 

c  Their  getitle  words,  like  ointment  shed, 

Shall  never  bruise,  but  cheer  my  head. 

4  When  I  behold  them  pressed  with  grief, 
111  cry  to  Heaven  for  their  relief ; 
And  by  my  warm  petitions  prove 
How  much  I  prize  their  faithful  love. 

1019.  P.  M.  wam. 

Prayer  at  Morning  and  EveJiing. 

1  TO  prayer,  to  prayer  ;  for  the  morning  breaks, 
And  Earth  in  her  Maker's  smile  awakes ; 
His  light  is  on  all  below  and  above  — 
The  light  of  gladness,  and  life,  and  love. 
O,  then,  on  the  breath  of  this  early  air. 
Send  upward  the  incense  of  grateful  prayer. 

'2  To  prayer ;  for  the  glorious  sun  is  gone. 

And  the  gathering  darkness  of  night  comes  on ; 
Like  a  curtain  from  God's  kind  hand  it  flows, 
To  shade  the  couch  where  his  children  repose. 
Then  kneel,  while  the  watching  stars  are  bright, 
And  give  your  last  thoughts  to  the  Guardian  of 
night. 

574 


MORNING  AND    EVENING. 

1020.  ^-   M-  Wattj. 

Morning  or  Evening  Song, 

1  MY  God,  how  endless  is  thy  love  ! 

Thy  gifts  are  every  evening  new ; 
And  morning  mercies,  from  above, 
Gently  distil  like  early  dew. 

2  Thou  spread'st  the  curtains  of  the  night, 

Great  Guardian  of  my  sleeping  hours ; 
Thy  sovereign  word  restores  the  light, 
And  quickens  all  my  drowsy  powers. 

3  I  yield  my  powers  to  thy  command ; 
'     To  thee  I  consecrate  my  days  ; 

Perpetual  blessings  from  thy  hand 
Demand  perpetual  songs  of  praise. 

1021.  c.  M.  Kii.pi. 

Morning  and  Evening  Praise. 

1  ON  thee,  each  morning,  0  my  God, 

My  waking  thoughts  attend. 
In  whom  are  founded  all  my  hopes, 
In  whom  my  wishes  end. 

2  My  soul,  in  pleasing  wonder  lost, 

Thy  boundless  love  surveys. 
And,  fired  with  grateful  zeal,  prepares 
The  sacrifice  of  praise. 

3  When  evening  slumbers  press  my  eyes, 

With  thy  protection  blest, 
In  peace  and  safety  I  commit 
My  weary  limbs  to  rest. 

4  My  spirit,  in  thy  hands  secure. 

Fears  no  approaching  ill ; 
For,  whether  waking  or  asleep, 
Thou,  Lord,  art  with  me  stilJ. 
675 


MOBNING  AND   EVENING. 

1022.  c.  M.  A»Q». 

"  I  will  he  glad  in  the  Lord," 

1  WHEN  morning's  first  and  hallowed  ray 

Breaks  with  its  trembling  light, 
To  chase  the  pearly  dews  away,  — 
Bright  teardrops  of  the  night,  — 

2  My  heart,  O  Lord,  forgets  to  rove, 

But  rises,  gladly  frfee. 
On  wings  of  everlasting  love. 
And  finds  its  home  in  thee. 

3  When  evening's  silent  shades  descend. 

And  nature  sinks  to  rest. 
Still  to  my  Father  and  my  Friend         ^ 
My  wishes  are  addressed. 

4  And  e'en  when  midnight's  solemn  gloom 

Above,  around,  is  spread, 
_  Sweet  dreams  of  everlasting  bloom 
Are  hovering  o'er  my  head. 

5  1  dream  of  that  fair  land,  0  Lord, 

Where  all  thy  saints  shall  be  ; 
I  wake  to  lean  upon  thy  word, 
And  still  dehght  in  thee. 

1023.  L.     M.  BOWRING. 

Perpetual  Praise* 

1  WHEN,  wakened  by  thy  voice  of  power, 

The  hour  of  morning  beams  in  light, 
My  voice  shall  sing  that  morning  hour. 
And  thee,  who  mad'st  that  hour  so  bright. 

2  The  morning  strengthens  into  noon  ; 

Earth's  fairest  beauties  shine  more  fair ; 
And  noon  and  morning  shall  attune 
My  grateful  heart  to  praise  and  prayer. 

3  When  'neath  the  evening  western  gate 

The  sun's  retiring  rays  are  hid, 
My  joy  shall  be  to  meditate, 
E'en  as  the  pious  patriarch  did. 
576 


tOtJte  AiJD   OLD  AaE. 

4  As  twilight  wears  a  darker  hue, 

And  gathering  night  creation  dims, 
The  twilight  and  the  midnight,  too, 

Shall  have  their  harmonies  and  hymns. 

5  So  shall  sweet  thoughts,  and  thoughts  sublime,, 

My  constant  inspirations  be. 
And  every  shifting  scene  of  time 
Reflect,  my  God,  a  light  from  thee. 

1024.  8s.  Hooo. 

Praise  to  God. 

1  BLESSED  be  thy  name  forever,   * 
Thou  of  life  the  glorious  Giver : 

Thou  canst  guard  thy  creatures  sleeping ; 
Heal  the  heart  long  broke  with  weeping. 

2  Thou  who  slumberest  not,  nor  sleepest, 
Blest  are  they  thou  kindly  keepest ; 
Thou  of  every  good  the  Giver, 
Blessed  be  thy  name  forever. 


YOUTH  AND  OLD  AGE. 

1025.  C.     M.  TATLOB. 

Youth, 

1  COME,  let  us  now  forget  our  mirtfe, 

And  think  that  we  must  die ; 
What  are  our  best  delights  on  earth, 
Compared  with  those  on  high  ? 

2  Our  pleasures  here  will  soon  be  passed, 

Our  brightest  joys  decay ; 
But  pleasures  there  forever  last. 
And  cannot  fade  away. 
4»  577 


♦         YOUTH  AND    OLD   AGE. 

3  Here  sins  and  sorrows  we  deplore, 
With  many  cares  distressed  ; 
But  there  the  mourners  weep  no  mere, 
And  there  the  weary  rest. 
»^j4  Our  dearest  friends,  when  death  shall  call, 
At  once  must  hence  depart ; 
But  there  we  hope  to  meet  them  all, 
And  never,  never  part. 
5  Then  let  us  love  and  serve  the  Lord 
With  all  our  youthful  powers, 
And  we  shall  gain  this  great  reward. 
This  glory  shall  be  ours. 

1026.  L.   M.  Cawood. 

Samuel  called, 

1  IN  Israel's  fane,  by  silent  night, 

The  lamp  of  God  was  burning  bright ; 
And  there,  by  viewless  angels  kept, 
Samuel,  the  child,  securely  slept. 

2  A  voice  unknown  the  stillness  broke ; 

"  Samuel,"  it  called,  and  thrice  it  spoke  ; 
He  rose ;  he  asked  whence  came  the  word : 
From  Eli  ?    No  —  it  was  the  Lord. 

3  Thus  early  called  to  serve  his  God, 
In  paths  of  righteousness  he  trod ; 
Prophetic  visions  fired  his  breast. 
And  all  the  chosen  tribes  were  blest. 

4  Speak,  Lord  ;  and,  from  our  earliest  days, 
IncHne  our  hearts  to  love  thy  ways ; 

Thy  wakening  voice  hath  reached  our  ear ; 
Speak,  Lord,  to  us  ;  thy  servants  hear. 

1027.  CM.  Episcopal  Coll. 
Early  Piety. 

1  0,  IN  the  morn  of  life,  when  youth 
With  vital  ardor  glows. 
And  shines  in  all  the  fairest  cKarms 
That  beauty  can  disclose,  — ^ 


YOUTH  AND    OLD   AGE. 

2  Deep  in  thy  soul,  before  its  powers 

Are  yet  by  vice  enslaved, 
Be  thy  Creator's  glorious  name 
And  character  engraved ;  — 

3  Ere  yet  the  shades  of  sorrow  cloud 

The  sunshine  of  thy  days. 
And  cares  and  toils,  in  endless  round, 
Encompass  all  thy  ways ;  — 

4  Ere  yet  thy  heart  the  woes  of  age, 

With  vain  regret,  deplore, 

And  sadly  muse  on  former  joys, 

That  now  return  no  more. 

5  True  wisdom,  early  sought  and  gained, 

In  age  will  give  thee  rest ; 
0,  then  improve  the  morn  of  life, 
To  make  its  evening  blest. 

1028.  C.   M.  Watts. 

Early  Piety, 

1  "WHEN  children  give  their  hearts  to  God, 

'Tis  pleasing  in  his  eyes  ; 
A  flower,  when  oiFered  in  the  bud, 
Is  no  vain  sacrifice. 

2  It  saves  us  from  a  thousand  snares 

To  mind  religion  young  ; 
Grace  will  preserve  our  following  years, 
And  make  our  virtues  strong. 

3  To  thee,  almighty  God,  to  thee 

May  we  our  hearts  resign  ; 
'Twill  please  us  to  look  back  and  see 
That  our  whole  lives  were  thine. 

1029.  C-  M.  cowpE.. 

Youthful  Piety, 

1  BESTOW,  O  Lord,  upon  our  youth 
The  gift  of  saving  grace. 
And  let  the  seed  of  sacred  truth 

Fall  in  a  fruitful  place.  fk 

679  ■  •;  \ 


YOUTH  AND   OLD  AGE. 

2  Grace  is  a  plant,  where'er  it  grows, 

Of  pure  and  heavenly  root, 
But  fairest  in  the  youngest  shows, 
And  yields  the  sweetest  fruit. 

3  Ye  careless  ones,  0,  hear  betimes 

The  voice  of  sovereign  love ; 
Your  youth  is  stained  with  many  crimes, 
But  mercy  reigns  above. 

4  For  you  the  public  prayer  is  made ; 

O,  join  the  public  prayer : 

For  you  the  secret  tear  is  shed ; 

O,  shed  yourselves  a  tear. 

5  We  pray  that  you  may  early  prove 

The  Spirit's  power  to  teach  ; 
You  cannot  be  too  young  to  love 
That  Jesus  whom  we  preach. 

1030.  C.    M.  Hebeb. 

Early  Piety, 

1  BY  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill, 

How  sweet  the  lily  grows  ! 
How  sweet  the  breath,  beneath  the  hill, 
Of  Sharon's  dewy  rose ! 

2  And  such  the  child  whose  early  feet 

The  paths  of  peace  have  trod. 
Whose  secret  heart,  with  influence  sweet, 
Is  upward  drawn  to  God. 

3  By  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill 

The  lily  must  decay  ; 
The  rose  that  blooms  beneath  the  hill 
Must  shortly  fade  away. 

4  And  soon,  too  soon,  the  wintry  hour 

Of  man's  maturer  age 
Will  shake  the  soul  with  sorrow's  power 
And  stormy  passion's  rage. 
580 


TOUTH   AND    OLD   AGE. 

5  Dependent  on  thy  bounteous  breath, 
We  seek  thy  grace  alone, 
In  childhood,  manhoodj  age,  and  death, 
To  keep  us  still  thine  own. 

1331.  c.  M.  LooAx. 

Early  Instruction* 

1  HOW  happy  is  the  child  who  hears 

Instruction's  warning  voice, 
And  who  celestial  Wisdom  makes 
His  early,  only  choice  ! 

2  For  she  has  treasures  greater  far 

Than  east  or  west  unfold  ; 
And  her  rewards  more  precious  arc 
Than  all  their  stores  of  gold. 

3  She  guides  the  young  with  innocence 

In  pleasure's  path  to  tread ; 
A  crown  of  glory  she  bestows 
Upon  the  hoary  head. 

4  According  as  her  labors  rise, 

So  her  rewards  increase  ; 
Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  paths  are  peace. 

1032.  C.    M.  Watts. 

Sc7'iptures  a  Guide  for  Youth. 

1  HOW  shall  the  yoang  secure  their  hearts, 

And  guard  their  lives  from  sin  ? 
Thy  word  the  choicest  rules  imparts 
To  keep  the  conscience  clean. 

2  When  once  it  enters  to  the  mind, 

It  spreads  such  light  abroad. 
The  meanest  souls  instruction  find, 
And  raise  their  thoughts  to  God. 

3  'Tis  like  the  sun,  a  heavenly  light. 

That  guides  us  all  the  day ; 
And  through  the  dangers  of  the  night, 
A  lamp  to  lead  our  way. 
49*  681 


YOUTH   AND    OLD   AGE* 

4  Thy  word  is  everlasting  truth  ; 
How  pure  is  every  page  ! 
That  holy  book  shall  guide  our  youth, 
And  well  support  our  age. 

1033.  s.  M.        V11-L.C0LL. 

Youth  entreated, 

1  MY  son,  know  thou  the  Lord  ; 

Thy  father's  God  obey  ; 
Seek  his  protecting  care  by  night, 
His  guardian  hand  by  day. 

2  Call  while  he  may  be  found, 

And  seek  him  while  he's  near ; 
Serve  him  with  all  thy  heart  and  mind, 
And  worship  him  with  fear. 

3  If  thou  wilt  seek  his  face, 

His  ear  will  hear  thy  cry ; 
Then  shalt  thou  find  his  mercy  sure, 
His  grace  forever  nigh. 

4  But  if  thou  leave  thy  God, 

Nor  choose  the  path  to  heaven, 
Then  shalt  thou  perish  in  thy  sins. 
And  never  be  forgiven. 

1034.  8s,  Is,  &   4.        Union  MiNSTBEL. 

Children  exJiorted. 

1  CHILD EEN,  hear  the  melting  story 

Of  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain ; 
'Tis  the  Lord  of  life  and  glory ; 
Shall  he  plead  with  you  in  vain  ? 

0,  receive  him, 
And  salvation  now  obtain. 

2  Yield  no  more  to  sin  and  folly. 

So  displeasing  in  his  sight; 

Jesus  loves  the  pure  and  holy  ; 

They  alone  are  his  delight : 

Seek  his  favor, 
And  your  hearts  to  him  unite. 
b^2 


YOUTH  AND    OLD   AGE* 

3  All  5  our  sins  to  him  confessing 
Who  is  ready  to  forgive, 
Seek  the  Savior's  richest  blessing. 
On  his  precious  name  believe : 

He  is  waiting ; 
Will  you  not  his  grace  receive  ? 

1035.  C.     M.  FAWCBTf. 

Importance  of  Religion* 

1  RELIGION  is  the  chief  concern 

Of  mortals  here  below  ; 
May  we  its  great  importance  learn, 
Its  sovereign  virtue  know. 

2  Religion  should  our  thoughts  engage 

Amidst  our  youthful  bloom ; 
'Twill  fit  us  for  declining  age, 
And  for  the  solemn  tomb. 

3  O,  may  our  hearts,  by  grace  renewed, 

Be  our  Redeemer's  throne  ; 
And  be  our  stubborn  wills  subdued. 
His  government  to  own. 

4  Let  deep  repentance,  faith,  and  love 

Be  joined  with  godly  fear. 
And  all  our  conversation  prove 
Our  hearts  to  be  sincere. 

5  Let  lively  hope  our  souls  inspire  ; 

Let  warm  affections  rise ; 
And  may  we  wait  with  strong  desire 
To  mount  above  the  skies. 

1036.  CM.  Salisbury  Coll, 
Bemember  thy  Creator  in  the  Days  of  thy  Youth, 

1  IN  the  soft  season  of  thy  youth. 

In  nature's  smiling  bloom. 
Ere  age  arrive,  and,  trembling,  wait 
Its  summons  to  the  tomb,  — 

2  Remember  thy  Creator,  God ; 

For  him  thy  powers  employ ; 
583 


YOUTH  AND    OLD   AGE. 

Make  him  thy  fear,  thy  love,  thy  hope, 
Thy  confidence,  thy  joy. 

3  He  shall  defend,  and  guide  thy  course 

Through  life's  uncertain  sea, 
Till  thou  art  landed  on  the  shore 
Of  blest  eternity. 

4  Then  seek  the  Lord  betimes,  and  choose 

The  path  of  heavenly  truth  ; 
The  earth  affords  no  lovelier  sight 
Than  a  religious  youth. 

103?.  C.     M.  DODDHIDaB. 

Young  Persons  invited  to  seek  and  love  Christ. 

1  YE  hearts  with  youthful  vigor  warm, 

In  smiling  crowds  draw  near  ; 
And  turn  from  every  mortal  charm, 
A  Savior's  voice  to  hear. 

2  He,  Lord  of  all  the  worlds  on  high. 

Stoops  to  converse  with  you, 
And  lays  his  radiant  glories  by. 
Your  welfare  to  pursue. 

3  The  soul  that  longs  to  see  his  face, 

Is  sure  his  love  to  gain  ; 
And  they  who  early  seek  his  grace, 
Shall  never  seek  in  vain. 

4  What  object,  Lord,  my  soul  should  move, 

If  once  compared  with  thee  ? 
What  beauty  should  command  my  love, 
Like  what  in  Christ  I  see  ? 

5  Away,  ye  false,  delusive  toys, 

Vain  tempters  of  the  mind ; 
'Tis  here  I  fix  my  lasting  choice, 
For  here  true  bliss  I  find. 

1038*  7s  &  6s.  S.  F.  Smith. 

Eemem,ber  thy  Creator, 
1  "REMEMBER  thy  Creator" 

Whib  youth's  fair  spring  is  bright, 

584 


TOUTH  AND   OLD  AGE. 

Before  thy  cares  are  greater, 

Before  comes  age's  night ; 
While  yet  the  sun  shines  o'er  thee, 

While  stars  the  darkness  cheer, 
While  life  is  all  before  thee, 

Thy  great  Creator  fear. 

2  "  Eemember  thy  Creator  " 

Ere  life  resigns  its  trust, 
Ere  sinks  dissolving  nature, 

And  dust  returns  to  dust ; 
Before  with  God,  who  gave  it, 

The  spirit  shall  appear : 
He  cries,  who  died  to  save  it, 

"  Thy  great  Creator  fear." 

1039.  L.    M.  Wait.. 

Youth  an€  Judgment, 

1  YE  sons  of  Adam,  vain  and  young. 
Indulge  your  eyes,  indulge  your  tongue  ; 
Taste  the  delights  your  souls  desire, 
And  give  a  loose  to  all  your  fire. 

2  Pursue  the  pleasures  you  design. 

And  cheer  your  hearts  with  songs  and  wine ; 
Enjoy  the  day  of  mirth  —  but  know, 
There  is  a  day  of  judgment  too. 

5  God,  from  on  high,  beholds  your  thoughts  ; 
His  book  records  your  secret  faults ; 

The  works  of  darkness  you  have  done 
Must  all  appear  before  the  sun. 

4  The  vengeance  to  your  follies  due 

Should  strike  your  hearts  with  terror  through ! 
How  will  you  stand  before  his  face, 
Or  answer  for  his  injured  grace  ? 

6  Almighty  God,  turn  off  their  eyes 

From  these  alluring  vanities  ;  ! 

And  let  the  thunder  of  thy  word 
Awake  their  souls  to  fear  the  Lord, 
58^ 


YOUTH  AND    OLD   AGE. 

1040.  CM.  DODDRIDQB. 

Christ's  Regard  for  little  Children. 

1  SEE  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand, 

With  all-engaging  charms  ; 
Hark  !  how  he  calls  the  tender  lambs, 
And  folds  them  in  his  arms  ! 

2  "  Permit  them  to  approach,"  he  cries, 

"  Nor  scorn  their  humble  name  ; 
For  'twas  to  bless  such  souls  as  these 
The  Lord  of  angels  came." 

3  We  bring  them,  Lord,  by  fervent  prayer. 

And  yield  them  up  to  thee  ; 
With  humble  trust  that  we  are  thine, 
Thine  let  our  offspring  be. 

4  If  orphans  they  are  left  behind, 

Thy  guardian  care  we  trust ; 
That  care  shall  heal  our  bleeding  hearts, 
If  weeping  o'er  their  dust. 

1041.  S.   M.  Fellows. 

Prayer  for  Offspri7ig. 

■  ^^>      1  GREAT  God,  now  condescend 
';  To  bless  our  rising  race  ; 

Soon  may  their  willing  spirits  bend, 
The  subjects  of  thy  grace. 

2  0,  what  a  pure  delight 

Their  happiness  to  see  ! 
Our  warmest  wishes  all  unite 
To  lead  their  souls  to  thee. 

3  0,  grant  thy  Spirit,  Lord, 

Their  hearts  to  sanctify  ; 
Remember  now  thy  gracious  word 
Our  hopes  on  thee  rely. 

4  Draw  forth  the  melting  tear, 

The  penitential  sigh  ; 
Inspire  their  hearts  with  faith  sincere, 
And  fix  their  hopes  on  high. 
586 


1042 


YOUTH   AND    OLD   AGE. 

C.   M.      Mothers*  Hymns. 
"Prayer  for  Children  s  Conversion* 

1  0  LOED,  behold  us  at  thy  feet, 

A  needy,  sinful  band ; 
As  suppliants  round  thy  mercy  seat, 
We  come  at  thy  command. 

2  'Tis  for  our  children  we  would  plead, 

The  offspring  thou  hast  given  ; 
Where  shall  we  go,  in  time  of  need. 
But  to  the  God  of  heaven  ? 

3  We  ask  not  for  them  wealth  or  fame. 

Amid  the  worldly  strife ; 
But  in  the  all-prevailing  name. 
We  ask  eternal  life. 

4  We  seek  the  Spirit's  quickening  grace, 

To  make  them  pure  in  heart, 
That  they  may  stand  before  thy  face. 
And  see  thee  as  thou  art. 

1043.  S.     M.  WaTTSL 

Prayer  of  a  Youth, 

1  WITH  humble  heart  and  tongue, 

My  God,  to  thee  I  pray  ; 
0,  make  me  learn,  while  I  am  young, 
How  I  may  cleanse  my  way. 

2  Make  an  unguarded  youth 

The  object  of  thy  care  ; 
Help  me  to  choose  the  way  of  truth. 
And  fly  from  every  snare. 

3  My  heart,  to  folly  prone, 

Renew  by  power  divine  ; 
Unite  it  to  thyself  alone, 
And  make  me  wholly  thine. 

4  0,  let  thy  word  of  grace 

My  warmest  thoughts  employ ; 
Be  this,  through  aU  my  following  days, 
My  treasure  and  my  joy. 
587 


tttCTH  AND   OlD   AGE. 

1044.  C.  M.  AKMr. 

The  Orphan* s  Hymn. 

1  WHEEE  shaU  the  child  of  sorrow  find 

A  place  for  calm  repose  ? 
Thou  Father  of  the  fatherless, 
Pity  the  orphan's  woes. 

2  What  friend  have  I  in  heaven  or  earth, 

What  friend  to  trust  but  thee  ? 
My  father's  dead  ;  my  mother's  dead ; 
My  God,  remember  me. 

3  Thy  gracious  promise  now  fulfil, 

And  bid  my  trouble  cease  ; 
In  thee  the  fatherless  shall  find 
Pure  mercy,  grace,  and  peace. 

4  I've  not  a  secret  care  or  pain 

But  he  that  secret  knows  ; 
Thou  Father  of  the  fatherless, 
Pity  the  orphan's  woes. 

1045.  C.  M.  WATW.' I 

Old  Age, 

1  MY  God,  my  everlasting  hope, 

I  live  upon  thy  truth  ; 
Thy  hands  have  held  my  childhood  up, 
And  strengthened  all  my  youth. 

2  Still  has  my  life  new  wonders  seen, 

Repeated  every  year ; 
Behold,  my  days  that  yet  remain, 
I  trust  them  to  thy  care. 

3  Cast  me  not  oiF  when  strength  declines, 

When  hoary  hairs  arise  ; 
And  round  me  let  thy  glory  shine. 
Whene'er  thy  servant  dies. 

4  Then,  in  the  history  of  my  age. 

When  men  review  my  days. 
They'll  read  thy  love  in  every  page, 
In  every  line  thy  praise. 
688 


TOUTH   AND    OLD   AGE. 

1046.  CM.  GreenWood^S  COII^ 

Old  Age  anticipatecL 

1  WHEN  in  the  vale  of  lengthened  years 

My  feeble  feet  shall  tread, 
And  I  survey  the  various  scenes 
Through  which  I  have  been  led,  ■— 

2  How  many  mercies  will  my  life 

Before  my  view  unfold  ! 
What  countless  dangers  will  be  past ! 
What  tales  of  sorrow  told  ! 

3  But  yet,  my  soul,  if  thou  canst  say^ 

IVe  seen  my  God  in  all ; 
In  every  blessing  owned  his  hand, 
In  every  loss  his  call ;  — 

4  If  piety  has  marked  my  steps. 

And  love  my  actions  formed, 
And  purity  possessed  my  heart, 
And  truth  my  lips  adorned  ; — 

5  If  I  an  aged  servant  am 

Of  Jesus  and  of  God, 
I  need  not  fear  the  closing  scene, 
Nor  dread  th'  appointed  road. 

6  This  scene  will  all  my  labors  end  $ 

This  road  conduct  on  high  ; 
With  comfort  I'll  review  the  past, 
And  triumph  though  I  die. 

1047.  c.  M.  wa™. 

Sustaining  Grace  in  old  Age  implored* 

1  GOD  of  my  childhood  and  my  youth,    . 

The  Guide  of  all  my  days, 
I  have  declared  thy  heavenly  truth, 
And  told  thy  wondrous  ways. 

2  Wilt  thou  forsake  my  hoary  hairs, 

And  leave  my  fainting  heart  ? 
Who  shall  sustain  my  sinking  yeatd, 
K  God,  my  strength,  depart  ? 
50  589 


TIME   AND   ETERNITY. 

3  Let  me  thy  power  and  truth  proclaim 

Before  the  rising  age, 
And  leave  a  savor  of  thy  name 
When  I  shall  quit  the  stage. 

4  The  land  of  silence  and  of  death 

Attends  my  next  remove  ; 
O,  may  these  poor  remains  of  breath 
Teach  all  the  world  thy  love. 

1048.  L-    M.  Anon, 

Memory  of  the  Past, 

1  HOW  blest  is  he  whose  tranquil  mind, 

When  life  declines,  recalls  again 
The  years  that  time  has  cast  behind, 
And  reaps  delight  from  toil  and  pain ! 

2  So,  when  the  transient  storm  is  past, 

The  sudden  gloom  and  driving  shower, 
The  sweetest  sunshine  is  the  last ; 
The  loveliest  is  the  evening  hour.,. 


TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

1049.  L.     M.  DODDRIMB. 

The  Flight  of  Time, 

1  GOD  of  eternity,  from  thee 

Did  infant  Time  his  being  draw ; 
Mom  3nts,  and  days,  and  months,  and  years 
Revolve  by  thine  unvaried  law. 

2  Silent  and  slow  they  glide  away ; 

Steady  and  strong  the  current  flows, 
Lost  in  eternity's  wide  sea  — 

The  boundless  gulf  from  whence  it  rose. 

3  With  it  the  thoughtless  sons  of  men 

Upon  the  rapid  streams  are  borne 

590 


TIME   AND    ETERNITY. 

Swift  on  to  their  eternal  home, 
Whence  not  one  soul  can  e'er  return. 

4  Yet,  while  the  shore,  on  either  side, 

Presents  a  gaudy,  flattering  show, 
"We  gaze,  in  fond  amazement  lost. 
Nor  think  to  what  a  world  w  a  go. 

5  Great  Source  of  wisdom,  teach  my  heart 

To  know  the  price  of  every  hour, 
That  time  may  bear  me  on  to  joys 
Beyond  its  measure  and  its  power. 

1050.  C.    M.  J.  Q.  Adams. 

Swiftness  of  Time, 

1  HOW  swift,  alas !  the  moments  fly ! 

How  rush  the  ye^rs  along  ! 
Scarce  here,  yet  gone  already  by  — 
The  burden  of  a  song. 

2  See  childhood,  youth,  and  manhood  pass, 

And  age,  with  furrowed  brow  ; 
Time  was  —  time  shall  be  —  but,  alas  ! 
Where,  where  in  time  is  now  ? 

3  Time  is  the  measure  but  of  change  ; 

No  present  hour  is  found  ; 
The  past,  the  future,  fill  the  range 
Of  time's  unceasing  round. 

4  Where,  then,  is  now  ?     In  realms  above, 

With  God's  atoning  Lamb, 
In  regions  of  eternal  love. 
Where  sits  enthroned  I  AM. 

5  Then,  pilgrim,  let  thy  joys  and  cares 

On  time  no  longer  lean ; 
But  henceforth  all  thy  hopes  and  fears 
From  earth's  affections  wean. 

6  To  God  let  grateful  accents  rise  ; 

With  truth,  with  virtue,  live  ; 
So  all  the  bliss  that  time  denies, 
Eternity  shall  give, 
591 


TIME  AND    ETEKNITT. 

1051.  C.   M.  Watts. 

life  shorty  and  Man  fraiL 

1  TEACH  me  the  measure  of  my  days, 

Thou  Maker  of  my  frame  ; 
I  would  survey  life's  narrow  space, 
And  learn  how  frail  I  am. 

2  A  span  is  all  that  we  can  boast ; 

How  short  the  fleeting  time  ! 
Man  is  but  vanity  and  dust, 
In  all  his  flower  and  prime, 

3  Some  walk  in  honor's  gaudy  show, 

Some  dig  for  golden  ore  ; 
They  toil  for  heirs  they  know  not  who, 
And  soon  are  seen  no  more. 

4  What  should  I  wisK,  or  wait  for,  then. 

From  creatures  —  earth  and  dust  ? 
They  make  our  expectations  vain. 
And  disappoint  our  trust. 

5  Now  I  resign  my  earthly  hope. 

My  fond  desire  recall ; 
I  give  my  mortal  interest  up, 
And  make  my  God  my  all. 

1352.  7s  &  6s.    (Peculiar.)  ^ARTOX. 

Life  a  Winter's  Day, 

1  TIME  is  winging  us  away 

To  our  eternal  home  ; 
Life  is  but  a  winter's  day  — 

A  journey  to  the  tomb  : 
Youth  and  vigor  soon  will  flee. 

Blooming  beauty  lose  its  charms  ; 
All  that's  mortal  soon  shall  be 

Enclosed  in  Death's  cold  arms. 

2  Time  is  winging  us  awa,y 

To  our  eternal  home  ; 
Life  is  but  a  winter's  day  — 
A  journey  to  the  tomb ; 
692 


TIME  AND   ETERNITY. 

But  the  Christian  shall  enjoy 
Health  and  beauty  soon  above, 

Where  no  worldly  griefs  annoy, 
Secure  in  Jesus'  love. 

1053.  C.   H.   M.  J.  Taylor. 

What  is  your  Life  f 

1  O,  WHAT  is  life  ?  —  'tis  like  a  flower 

That  blossoms  and  is  gone  ; 
It  flourishes  its  little  hour, 

With  all  its  beauty  on  : 
Death  comes,  and,  like  a  wintry  day, 
It  cuts  the  lovely  flower  away. 

2  O,  what  is  life  ?  —  'tis  like  the  bow 

That  glistens  in  the  sky  : 
We  love  to  see  its  colors  glow ; 

But  while  we  look,  they  die  : 
Life  fails  as  soon  :  to-day  'tis  here  ; 
To-morrow  it  may  disappear. 

3  Lord,  what  is  life  ?  —  if  spent  with  thee, 

In  humble  praise  and  prayer, 
How  long  or  short  our  life  may  be. 

We  feel  no  anxious  care : 
Though  life  depart,  our  joys  shall  last 
When  life  and  all  its  joys  are  past. 

1054:.  -L.    M.       Spiiut  of  the  Psalms. 

Brevity  of  Life. 

1  ERE  mountains  reared  their  forms  sublime, 

Or  heaven  and  earth  in  order  stood. 
Before  the  birth  of  ancient  time. 
From  everlasting  thou  art  God. 

2  A  thousand  ages,  in  their  flight, 

With  thee  are  as  a  fleeting  day  ; 
Past,  present,  future,  to  thy  sight 
At  once  their  various  scenes  display. 

3  But  our  brief  .Hfe's  a  shadowy  dream, 

A  passing  thought,  that  soon  is  o'er, 
50  *  693 


TIME  AND   ETERNITY. 

That  fades  with  morning's  earliest  beam, 
And  fills  the  musing  mind  no  more. 
4  To  us,  0  Lord;  the  wisdom  give, 

Each  passing  moment  so  to  spend, 
That  we  at  length  with  thee  may  live 
Where  life  and  bliss  shall  never  end. 

1055.  Ts  &  6s.  S.  F.  Smith. 

Life  rapidly  passing  away* 

1  AS  flows  the  rapid  river. 

With  channel  broad  and  free, 
Its  waters  rippling  ever, 

And  hasting  to  the  sea, 
So  life  is  onward  flowing, 

And  days  of  offered  peace. 
And  man  is  swiftly  going 

Where  calls  of  mercy  cease. 

2  As  moons  are  ever  waning. 

As  hastes  the  sun  away,  •' 

As  stormy  winds,  complaining,  i 

Bring  on  the  wintry  day. 
So  fast  the  night  comes  o'er  us, 

The  darkness  of  the  grave ;  ' 

And  death  is  just  before  us  ; 

God  takes  the  life  he  gave. 

3  Say,  hath  thy  heart  its  treasure 

Laid  up  in  worlds  above  ? 
And  is  it  all  thy  pleasure 

Thy  God  to  praise  and  love  ? 
Beware,  lest  death's  dark  river 

Its  billows  o'er  thee  roll, 
And  thou  lament  forever 

The  ruin  of  thy  soul. 

1056.  L.    M.  Steele. 
The  Shortness  of  Timet  and  Frailty  of  Man. 

1  ALMIGHTY  Maker  of  my  frame. 
Teach  me  the  measure  of  my  days ; 

594 


TIME  AND   ETERNITY. 

Teach  me  to  know  how  frail  I  am. 
And  spend  the  remnant  to  thy  praise. 

2  My  days  are  shorter  than  a  span ; 

A  Httle  point  my  life  appears  ; 
How  frail,  at  best,  is  dying  man ! 

How  vain  are  all  his  hopes  and  fears  I 

3  Vain  his  ambition,  noise,  and  show  ; 

Vain  are  the  cares  which  rack  his  mind ; 
He  heaps  up  treasures  mixed  with  woe, 
And  dies,  and  leaves  them  all  behind. 

4  0,  be  a  nobler  portion  mine  ; 

My  God,  I  bow  before  thy  throne ; 
Earth's  fleeting  treasures  I  resign, 
And  ^x  my  hope  on  thee  alone. 

1057.  CM.  Watts. 

Shortness  of  Life,  and  Goodness  of  God* 

1  TIME,  what  an  empty  vapor  'tis  ! 

And  days,  how  swift  they  are ! 
Swift  as  an  Indian  arrow  flies, 
Or  like  a  shooting  star. 

2  Our  life  is  ever  on  the  wing. 

And  death  is  ever  nigh  ; 
The  moment  when  our  lives  begin, 
We  all  begin  to  die. 

3  Yet,  mighty  God,  our  fleeting  days 

Thy  lasting  favors  share  ; 
Yet  with  the  bounties  of  thy  grace" 
Thou  load'st  the  rolling  year. 

4  'Tis  sovereign  mercy  finds  us  food, 

And  we  are  clothed  with  love  ; 
While  grace  stands  pointing  out  the  road 
That  leads  our  souls  above. 

5  His  goodness /uns  an  endles§,rolnd  ; 

All  glory  to  the  Lord  ! 
His  mercy  never  knows  a  bound| 
And  be  his  name  adored. 
595 


TIME   AND    ETERNITY. 

6  Thus  we  begin  the  lasting  song ; 
And  when  we  close  our  eyes, 
Let  the  next  age  thy  praise  prolong, 
Till  time,  till  nature  dies. 

1058.  C.    M.  Watts. 

Brevity  and  Frailty  of  Life. 

1  HOW  short  and  hasty  is  our  life ! 

How  vast  our  soul's  affairs  ! 
Yet  foolish  mortals  vainly  strive 
To  lavish  out  their  years. 

2  Our  days  run  thoughtlessly  along, 

Without  a  moment's  stay ; 
Just  like  a  story,  or  a  song, 
We  pass  our  lives  away. 

3  God  from  on  high  invites  us  home ; 

But  we  march  heedless  on. 

And,  ever  hastening  to  the  tomb, 

Stoop  downward  as  we  run. 

4  Draw  us,  0  God,  with  sovereign  grace, 

And  lift  our  thoughts  on  high. 
That  we  may  end  this  mortal  race, 
And  see  salvation  nigh. 

1059.  S.    M.  Watts. 

Man  hastening  to  the  Grave* 

1  LORD,  what  a  feeble  piece 

Is  this  our  mortal  frame ! 
Our  life,  how  poor  a  trifle  'tis. 
That  scarce  deserves  the  name  ! 

2  Alas  I  'twas  brittle  clay 

That  formed  our  body  first ; 

And  every  month,  ^nd  every  day, 

'Tis  mouldering  back  to  dust. 

3  Our  moments  fly  apace*; 

Nor  will  our  minutes  stay  ; 
Just  like  a  flood  our  hasty  days 
Are  sweeping  us  away. 

596 


TIME  AND   ETERNITY. 

4  Then,  if  our  days  must  fly, 

"We'll  keep  their  end  in  sight ; 
We'll  spend  them  all  in  wisdom's  way, 
And  let  them  speed  their  flight. 

5  They'll  waft  us  sooner  o'er 

This  life's  tempestuous  sea  ; 
We  soon  shall  reach  the  peaceful  shore 
Of  blest  eternity. 

1060.  L.   M.  Watt.. 

Life  the  Day  of  Grace. 

1  LIFE  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord, 
The  time  t'  insure  the  great  reward ; 
And  while  the  lamp  holds  out  to  burn, 
The  vilest  sinner  may  return. 

2  Life  is  the  hour  that  God  has  given 
To  'scape  from  hell,  and  fly  to  heaven ; 
The  day  of  grace,  and  mortals  may 
Secure  the  blessings  of  the  day. 

3  The  living  know  that  they  must  die, 
But  all  the  dead  forgotten  lie ; 

Their  memory  and  their  sense  are  gone, 
Alike  unknowing  and  unknown. 

4  Their  hatred  and  their  love  are  lost, 
Their  envy  buried  in  the  dust ; 
They  have  no  share  in  all  that's  done 
Beneath  the  circuit  of  the  sun. 

5  Then  what  my  thoughts  design  to  do. 
My  hands  with  all  your  might  pursue  ; 
Since  no  device  nor  work  is  found, 

Nor  faith,  nor  hope,  beneath  the  ground. 

1061  •  S.     M.  DODDEIDGB. 

Importance  of  To-Day . 

1  TO-MORROW,  Lord,  is  thine. 
Lodged  in  thy  sovereign  hand ; 
And  if  its  sun  arise  and  shine. 
It  shines  by  thy  command. 
§97 


TIME  AND   ETERNITY. 

2  The  present  moment  flies, 

And  bears  our  life  away ; 
0,  make  thy  servants  truly  wise, 
That  they  may  live  to-day. 

3  Since  on  this  fleeting  hour 

Eternity  is  hung, 
Awake,  by  thine  almighty  power, 
The  aged  and  the  young. 

4  One  thing  demands  our  care  ;  I 

O,  be  that  still  pursued ; 
Lest,  slighted  once,  the  season  fair 
Should  never  be  renewed. 

5  To  Jesus  may  we  fly. 

Swift  as  the  morning  light, 
Lest  life's  young,  golden  beams  should  die 
In  sudden,  endless  night. 

1062.  8s&4s.  Anon. 

Vanity  of  the  World. 

1  ALAS  !  how  poor  and  little  worth 
Are  all  those  glittering  toys  of  earth 

That  lure  us  here  ! 
Dreams  of  a  sleep  that  death  must  break : 
Alas !  before  it  bids  us  wake, 

They  disappear. 

2  Where  is  the  strength  that  spurned  decay. 
The  step  that  rolled  so  light  and  gay. 

The  heart's  blithe  tone  ? 
The  strength  is  gone,  the  step  is  slow, 
And  joy  grows  weariness  and  woe 

When  age  comes  on.  j^  |- 

3  Our  birth  is  but  a  starting-place  ; 
Life  is  the  running  of  the  race, 

And  death  the  goal :  ' 

There  all  those  ghttering  toys  are  brought , 
That  path  alone,  of  all  unsought, 

Is  found  of  all. 
598 


TIME    AND    ETERNITY. 

4  0,  let  the  soul  its  slumbers  break, 
Arouse  its  senses,  and  awake 

To  see  how  soon 
Life,  like  its  glories,  glides  away, 
And  the  stern  footsteps  of  decay 
Come  stealing  on. 

1063.  CM.  DODDUIDOB, 

Earthly  and  heavenly  Good  compared, 

1  THESE  mortal  joys,  how  soon  they  fade! 

How  swift  they  pass  away ! 
The  dying  flower  reclines  its  head, 
The  beauty  of  a  day. 

2  Soon  are  those  earthly  treasures  lost 

We  fondly  call  our  own  ; 
We  scarcely  can  possession  boast, 
Before  we  find  them  gone. 

3  But  there  are  joys  which  cannot  die. 

With  God  laid  up  in  store. 
Treasures  beyond  the  changing  sky, 
More  bright  than  golden  ore. 

4  The  seeds  which  piety  and  love 

Have  scattered  here  below, 
In  fair  and  fertile  fields  above 
To  ample  harvests  grow. 

1.064.  C.     p.     M.,  WEStBT. 

Serious  Prospect  of  Eternity, 

1  LO,  on  a  narrow  neck  of  land, 
'Twixt  two  unbounded  seas  I  stand ; 

Yet  how  insensible ! 
A  point  of  time,  a  moment's  space, 
Removes  me  to  yon  heavenly  place, 

Or  shuts  me  up  in  hell. 

2  0  God,  my  inmost  soul  convert. 
And  deeply  on  my  thoughtless  heart 

Eternal  things  impress ; 
599 


TIME   AND   ETERNITY. 

Give  me  to  feel  their  solemn  weight, 
And  save  me  ere  it  be  too  late  ; 
Wake  me  to  righteousness. 

3  Before  me  place,  in  bright  array, 
The  pomp  of  that  tremendous  day, 

When  thou  with  clouds  shalt  come 
To  judge  the  nations  at  thy  bar ; 
And  tell  me,  Lord,  shall  I  be  there, 

To  meet  a  joyful  doom  ? 

4  Be  this  my  one  great  busmess  here. 
With  holy  t  rembKng,  holy  fear, 

To  make  my  calling  sure : 
Thine  utmost  counsel  to  fulfil, 
And  suffer  all  thy  righteous  will. 

And  to  the  end  endure. 

5  Then,  Savior,  then  my  soul  receive, 
Transported  from  this  vale  to  live 

And  reign  with  thee  above. 
Where  faith  is  sweetly  lost  in  sight. 
And  hope  in  full,  supreme  delight, 

And  everlasting  love. 

1065.  C.   M.  WAtm 

Time  the  Period  to  prepare  for  Eternity. 

1  THEE  we  adore,  eternal  name. 

And  humbly  own  to  thee 
How  feeble  is  our  mortal  frame, 
What  dying  worms  are  we. 

2  The  year  rolls  round  and  steals  away 

The  breath  that  first  it  gave  ; 

Whatever  we  do,  where'er  we  be, 

We're  travelling  to  the  grave. 

3  Great  God,  on  what  a  slender  thread 

Hang  everlasting  things ! 

The  final  state  of  all  the  dead 

Upon  life's  feeble  strings. 

4  Eternal  joy,  or  endless  woe, 

Attends  on  e-very  breath ; 

600 


TIME  AND   ETERNITY. 

And  yet  how  unconcerned  we  go 
Upon  the  hrink  of  death ! 

5  Dangers  stand  thick  through  all  the  ground 

To  push  us  to  the  tomb  ; 
And  fierce  diseases  wait  around 
To  hurry  mortals  home. 

6  Awake,  O  Lord,  our  drowsy  sense 

To  walk  this  dangerous  road ; 

And  if  our  souls  are  hurried  hence, 

May  they  be  found  with  God. 

1066.  C.   M.  Watts. 

Support  in  God, 

1  0  GOD,  our  help  in  ages  past, 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast, 
And  our  eternal  home,  ^ — 

2  Under  the  shadow  of  thy  throne 

Still  may  we  dwell  secure  ; 
Sufficient  is  thine  arm  alone. 
And  our  defence  is  sure. 

3  Before  the  hills  in  order  stood. 

Or  earth  received  her  frame, 
From  everlasting  thou  art  God, 
To  endless  years  the  same. 

4  A  thousand  ages  in  thy  sight 

Are  like  an  evening  gone  ; 
Short  as  the  watch  that  ends  the  night, 
Before  the  rising  sun, 

5  Time,  like  an  ever-rolling  stream, 

Bears  all  its  sons  away  ; 
They  fly,  forgotten,  as  a  dream 
Dies  at  the  opening  day. 

6  0  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Be  thou  our  Guide  while  Kfe  shall  last. 
And  our  perpetual  home. 
51  601 


AFFLICTION. 

AFFLICTION. 

1067.  CM.  COTTOX. 

God  the  Refuge  of  the  Afflicitd, 

1  AFFLICTION  is  a  stormy  deep, 

Where  wave  resounds  to  wave  ; 
Though  o'er  our  heads  the  billows  roll, 
We  know  the  Lord  can  save. 

2  When  darkness  and  when  sorrows  rose, 

And  pressed  on  every  side,  ■  i 

The  Lord  hath  still  sustained  our  steps,        * 
And  still  hath  been  our  Guide. 

3  Perhaps,  before  the  morning  dawn, 

He  will  restore  our  peace ; 
■        For  he  who  bade  the  tempest  roar 
Can  bid  the  tempest  cease. 

4  Here  will  we  rest,  here  build  our  hopes, 

Nor  murmur  at  his  rod  ; 
He's  more  to  us  than  all  the  world  — 
Our  health,  our  life,  our  God. 

1068,  L.    M.  Watts. 

Prayer  in  Affliction, 

1  MY  righteous  Judge,  my  gracious  God, 
Hear  when  I  spread  my  hands  abroad, 
And  cry  for  succor  from  thy  throne  ; 
O,  make  thy  truth  and  mercy  known. 

2  Look  down  in  pity,  Lord,  and  see 
The  mi/ijhty  woes  that  burden  me  ; 
Down  to  the  dust  my  hfe  is  brought, 
Like  one  long  buried  and  forgot. 

3  My  thoughts,  in  musing  silence,  trace 
The  ancient  wonders  of  thy  grace  ; 
Thence  I  derive  a  glimpse  of  hope, 
To  bear  my  sinking  spirits  up. 

602 


AFFLICTION. 

4  For  thee  I  thirst,  I  pray,  I  mourn ; 
When  will  thy  smiling  face  return  ? 
Shall  all  my  joys  on"  earth  remove, 
And  God  forever  hide  his  love  ? 

5  Release  my  soul  from  trouble,  Lord ; 
Quicken  and  keep  me  by  thy  w^rd ; 
May  all  its  promises  be  mine  ; 

Be  thou  my  portion  —  I  am  thine. 

1069.  C.     M.  AKON. 

The  Benefit  of  AJiiction. 

1  0  GOD,  to  thee  my  sinking  soul 

In  deep  distress  doth  fly ; 
Thy  love  can  all  my  griefs  control, 
And  all  my  wants  supply. 

2  How  oft,  when  dark  misfortune's  band 

Around  their  victim  stood, 
The  seeming  ill,  at  thy  command. 
Hath  changed  to  real  good  ! 

3  The  tempest  that  obscured  the  sky 

Hath  set  my  bosom,  free 
From  earthly  care  and  sensual  joy. 
And  turned  my  thoughts  to  thee. 

4  Affliction's  blast  hath  made  me  learn 

To  feel  for  others'  woe, 
And  humbly  seek,  with  deep  concern. 
My  own  defects  to  know. 

5  Then  rage,  ye  storms  ;  ye  billows,  roar ; 

My  heart  defies  your  shock  ; 
Ye  make  me  cling  to  God  the  more  — 
j^  ^  To  God,  my  sheltering  Eock. 

1070.  C.    M.  Watts. 

Benefit  of  Affliction, 

1  CONSIDER  all  my  sorrows.  Lord, 
And  thy  deliverance  send ; 
My  soul  for  thy  salvation  faints  ; 
When  will  my  troubles  end  ? 
603 


AFFLICTION. 

2  Yet  I  have  found  'tis  good  for  me 

To  bear  my  Father's  rod ; 
Affliction  made  me  learn  thy  law, 
And  live  upon  my  God. 

3  Had  not  thy  word  been  my  delight, 

When  earthly  joys  were  fled, 
My  soul,  oppressed  with  sorrow's  weight, 
•        Had  sunk  among  the  dead. 

4  Before  I  knew  thy  chastening  rod, 

My  feet  were  apt  to  stray  ; 
But  now  I  learn  to  keep  thy  word. 
JSFor  wander  from  thy  way. 

1071.  'TS.  COWPE*. 

Benefit  of  Affliction* 

1  'TIS  my  happiness  below 

Not  to  live  without  the  cross. 
But  the  Savior's  power  to  know, 
Sanctifying  every  loss. 

2  Trials  must  and  will  befall ; 

But  with  humble  faith  to  see  * 
Love  inscribed  upon  them  all  — 
This  is  happiness  to  me. 

3  Trials  make  the  promise  sweet ; 

Trials  give  new  life  to  prayer. 
Bring  me  to  my  Savior's  feet, 
Lay  me  low,  and  keep  me  there. 

1072.  C.   M.  Kewxok. 

Afflictions  needful, 

1  BREAK  through  the  clouds,  dear  Lord,  and 

shine ; 
Let  us  perceive  thee  nigh  ; 
And  to  each  mourning  child  of  thine 
These  gracious  words  apply  :  — 

2  "  Let  not  my  children  slight  the  stroko 

I  for  chastisement  send, 
604 


AFFLICTION. 

Nor  faint  beneath  my  kind  rebuke ; 
For  I  am  still  their  Friend. 

3  "  The  wicked  I  perhaps  may  leave 

A  while,  and  not  reprove  ; 
But  all  the  children  I  receive 
I  scourge,  because  I  love. 

4  "  I  see  your  hearts  at  present  filled 

With  grief  and  deep  distress  ; 
But  soon  these  bitter  seeds  shall  yield 
The  fruits  of  righteousness." 

1073.  L.  M.  watm. 

Sanctified  Afflictions, 

1  FATHER,  I  bless  thy  gentle  hand ; 

How  kind  was  thy  chastising  rod. 
That  forced  my  conscience  to  a  stand. 
And  brought  my  wandering  soul  to  God ! 

2  Foolish  and  vain,  I  went  astray 

Ere  I  had  felt  thy  scourges.  Lord  ; 
I  left  my  guide,  and  lost  my  way  ; 
But  now  I  love  and  keep  thy  word. 

3  'Tis  good  for  me  to  wear  the  yoke. 

For  pride  is  apt  to  rise  and  swell ; 
'Tis  good  to  bear  my  Father's  stroke. 
That  I  might  learn  his  statutes  well. 

10?4.  C.    M.  Steele. 

Desiring  the  Prese?ice  of  God  in  Affliction, 

1  THOU  only  Centre  of  my  rest, 

Look  down  with  pitying  eye. 
While,  with  protracted  pain  oppressed, 
I  breathe  the  plaintive  sigh. 

2  Thy  gracious  presence,  O  my  God, 

My  every  wish  contains  ; 
With  this,  beneath  affliction's  load, 
My  heart  no  more  complains. 

3  This  can  my  every  care  control. 

Gild  each  dark  scene  with  light ; 
61  *  605 


AFFLICTION. 

This  is  the  sunshine  of  the  soul ; 

Without  it,  all  is  night. 
4  My  Lord,  my  life,  0,  cheer  my  heart 

With  thy  reviving  ray. 
And  bid  these  mournful  shades  depart, 

And  bring  the  dawn  of  day. 

lOi  0.  ^'  '^*  Heginbotham. 

Comfort  in  Sickness  and  Death, 

1  WHEN  sickness  shakes  the  languid  frame, 

Each  phantom  pleasure  flies  ; 
Vain  hopes  of  bliss  no  more  obscure 
Our  long-deluded  eyes. 

2  The  tottering  frame  of  mortal  life 

Shall  crumble  into  dust ; 
Nature  shall  faint ;  but  learn,  my  soul, 
On  nature's  God  to  trust. 

3  The  man  whose  pious  heart  is  fixed 

Securely  on  his  God, 
In  every  frown  may  comfort  find, 
And  kiss  the  chastening  rod. 

4  Nor  him  shall  death  itself  alarm ; 

On  Heaven  his  soul  relies  ; 
With  joy  he  views  his  Maker's  love. 
And  with  composure  dies. 

10?6.  C.     M.  DODDBIDOB. 

Sickness  and  Recovery* 

1  MY  God,  thy  service  well  demands 

The  remnant  of  my  days ; 
Why  was  this  fleeting  breath  renewed, 
But  to  renew  thy  praise  ? 

2  Thine  arms  of  everlasting  love 

Did  this  weak  frame  sustain, 
When  life  was  hovering  o'er  the  grave, 
And  nature  sunk  with  pain. 

3  Into  thy  hands,  my  Savior  God, 

Did  I  my  soul  I'esign, 
e06 


AFFLICTION. 

In  firm  dependen3e  on  tliat  truth 
Whicli  made  salvation  mine. 

4  Back  from  the  borders  of  the  grave, 

At  thy  command,  I  come  ; 
Nor  will  I  ask  a  speedier  flight 
To  my  celestial  home. 

5  Where  thou  appointest  mine  abode, 

There  would  I  choose  to  be  ; 
For  in  thy  presence  death  is  life, 
And  earth  is  heaven  with  thee* 

1077.  c.  M.  anok. 

*  The  Widow's  Frai/er, 

1  THOUGH,  faint  and  sick,  and  worn  away 

With  poverty  and  woe. 
My  widowed  feet  are  doomed  to  stray 
'Mid  thorny  paths  below,  — 

2  Be  tjiou,  0  Lord,  my  Father  still, 

My  confidence  and  guide ; 

I  know  that  perfect  is  thy  will, 

Whatever  that  will  decide. 

3  I  know  the  soul  that  trusts  in  thee 

Thou  never  wilt  forsake  ; 
And  though  a  bruised  reed  I  be, 
That  reed  thou  wilt  not  break. 

4  Then  keep  me,  Lord,  where'er  I  go ; 

Support  me  on  my  way. 
Though,  worn  with  poverty  and  woe, 
My  widowed  footsteps  stray. 

5  To  give  my  weakness  strength,  0  God, 

Thy  staff  shall  yet  avail ; 
And,  though  thou  chasten  with  thy  rod, 
That  staff  shall  never  fail. 

1078.  C.   M.  Moor.. 

Light  in  Darkness* 
1  0  THOU  ^ho  dry'st  the  mourner's  tear, 
How  dark  this  world  would  be, 
607 


AFFLICTION. 

If,  pierced  by  sins  and  sorrows  here, 
We  could  not  fly  to  thee 

2  The  friends  who  in  our  sunshine  live. 

When  winter  comes,  are  flown ; 
And  he  who  has  but  tears  to  give 
Must  weep  those  tears  alone. 

3  0,  who  could  bear  life's  stormy  doom, 

Did  not  thy  wing  of  love 
Come,  brightly  wafting  through  the  gloom 
Our  peace  branch  from  above ! 

4  Then  sorrow,  touched  by  thee,  grows  bright 

With  mo.-e  than  rapture's  ray. 
As  darkness  shows  us  worlds  of  light 
We  never  saw  by  day. 

1079.  I^-    M.  Bryant. 

Blessed  are  they  that  mourn, 

1  DEEM  not  that  they  are  blest  alohe 

Whose  days  a  peaceful  tenor  keep  ; 

The  God  who  loves  our  race  has  shown 

A  blessing  for  the  eyes  that  weep. 

2  The  light  of  smiles  shall  fill  again 

The  lids  that  overflow  with  tears, 
And  weary  hours  of  woe  an^  pain 
Are  earnests  of  serener  years. 

3  O,  there  are  days  of  hope  and  rest 

For  every  dark  and  troubled  night ; 

And  grief  may  bide,  an  evening  guest. 

But  joy  shall  come  with  early  light. 

4  And  thou  who  o'er  thy  friend's  low  bier 

Dost  shed  the  bitter  drops  like  rain, 
Hope  that  a  brighter,  happier  sphere . 
Will  give  him  to  thy  arms  again. 

5  Nor  let  the  good  man's  trust  depart, 

Though  Hfe  its  common  gifts  deny ; 
Though  with  a  pierced  and  broken  heart, 
And  spurned  of  men,  he  goes  to  die. 
608 


AFFLICTION, 

6  For  God  hath  marked  each  anguished  day, 
And  numbered  every  secret  tear ; 
And  heaven's  long  age  of  bliss  shall  pay 
For  all  his  children  suffer  here. 

1080.  C.     M.  TOPI^ADT. 

Sweeioiess  of  Submission, 

1  WHEN  languor  and  disease  invade 

This  trembling  house  of  clay, 
'Tis  sweet  to  look  beyond  my  pain, 
And  long  to  fly  av^^ay ;  — 

2  Sweet  to  look  inward,  and  attend 

The  whispers  of  his  love ; 
Sweet  to  look  upward,  to  the  place 
Where  Jesus  pleads  above  ;  — 

3  Sweet  to  look  back,  and  see  my  name 

In. life's  fair  book  set  down  ; 
Sweet  to  look  forward,  and  behold 
Eternal  joys  my  own ;  — 

4  Sweet  on  his  faithfulness  to  rest, 

Whose  love  can  never  end ; 
Sweet  on  the  promise  of  his  grace 
For  all  things  to  depend ;  — 

5  Sweet,  in  the  confidence  of  faith. 

To  trust  his  firm  decrees ; 
Sweet  to  lie  passive  in  his  hands. 
And  know  no  will  but  his. 

6  If  such  the  sweetness  of  the  stream^ 

What  inust  the  fountain  be, 
Where  saints  and  angels  draw  their  bliss 
Directly,  Lord,  from  thee  ! 

1081.  C.     M.  HAWEIf. 

Stidmmton* 

1  SUBMISSIVE  to  thy  will,  my  God, 
I  all  to  thee  resign. 
And  bow  before  thy  chastening  rod ; 
I  mourn,  but  not  repine. 
609 


AFFLICTION. 

2  Why  should  my  foolish  heart  complain, 

When  wisdom,  truth,  and  love 
Direct  the  stroke,  inflict  the  pain, 
And  point  to  joys  above  ? 

3  How  short  are  all  my  sufferings  here ! 

How  needful  every  cross ! 

Away,  my  unbelieving  fear, 

Nor  call  my  gain  my  loss. 

4  Then  give,  O  Lord,  or  take  away, 

ril  bless  thy  sacred  name : 
Jesus  to-day,  and  yesterday, 
And  ever,  is  the  same. 

1082.  C.     H.     M.  CONDEB. 

Blessedness  of  Submission  in  Trials* 

1  WHEN  I  can  trust  my  all  with  God, 

In  trial's  fearful  hour, 
Bow,  all  resigned,  beneath  his  rod, 

And  bless  his  sparing  power, 
A  joy  springs  up  amid  distress, 
A  fountain  in  the  wilderness. 

2  0,  to  be  brought  to  Jesus'  feet. 

Though  trials  ^^  me  there. 
Is  still  a  privilege  most  sweet. 

For  he  will  hear  my  prayer ; 
Though  sighs  and  tears  its  language  be, 
The  Lord  is  nigh  to  answer  me. 

3  O,  blessed  be  the  hand  that  gave  ; 

Still  blessed  when  it  takes  ; 
Blessed  be  he  who  smites  to  save, 

Who  heals  the  heart  he  breaks  : 
Perfect  and  true  are  all  his  ways,        r  b,^  «■ 
Whom  heaven  adores  and  death  obeys.'  '  *^ 

1083.  8s-  BathCoi^l. 

Our  Salvation  in  Trouble. 

1  0  THOU  whose  compassionate  care 
Forbids  my  sad  heart  to  complain, 
610 


AFFLICTION. 

Now  graciously  teach  me  to  bear 
The  weight  of  affliction  and  pain. 

2  Though  cheerless  my  days  seem  to  flow, 

Though  weary  and  wakeful  my  nights, 
What  comfort  it  gives  me  to  know 
'Tis  the  hand  of  a  Father  that  smites ! 

3  A  tender  Physician  thou  art, 

Who  woundest  in  order  to  heal. 
And  comfort  divine  dost  impart 
To  soften  the  anguish  we  feel. 

4  O,  let  this  correction  be  blest, 

And  answer  thy  gracious  design ; 
Then  grant  that  my  soul  may  find  rest 
In  comforts  so  healing  as  thine. 

1084,  C.   M.  T.Geeen. 

Holy  Resignation* 

1  IT  is  the  Lord,  enthroned  in  light. 

Whose  claims  are  all  divine. 
Who  has  an  undisputed  right 
To  govern  me  and  mine.    . 

2  It  is  the  Lord,  who  gives  me  all 

My  wealth,  my  friends,  my  ease  ; 
And  of  his  bounties  may  recall 
Whatever  part  he  please. 

3  It  is  the  Lord,  my  faithful  God,  — 

Thrice  blessed  be  his  name,  — 
Whose  gracious  promise,  sealed  with  blood, 
Must  ever  be  the  same. 

4  And  can  my  soul,  with  hopes  like  these, 

Be  faithless  or  repine  ? 
No,  gracious  God ;  take  what  thou  please ; 
To  thee  I  all  resign. 
611 


DEATH. 
DEATH. 

1085.  C.  M.  hebeb. 

Man*s  Mortality, 

1  BENEATH  our  feet  and  o'er  our  liead 

Is  equal  warning  given ; 
Beneath  us  lie  the  countless  dead, 
Above  us  is  the  heaven. 

2  Their  names  are  graven  on  the  stone, 

Their  bones  are  in  the  clay ; 
And  ere  another  day  is  done, 
Ourselves  may  be  as  they. 

3  Death  rides  on  every  passing  breeze  ; 

He  lurks  in  every  flower ; 
Each  season  has  its  own  disease. 
Its  peril  every  hour. 

4  Our  eyes  have  seen  the  rosy  light 

Of  youth's  soft  cheek  decay, 
And  fate  descend  in  sudden  night 
On  manhood's  middle  day. 

5  Our  eyes  have  seen  the  steps  of  age 

Halt  feebly  towards  the  tomb  ; 
And  yet  shall  earth  our  hearts  engage, 
And  dreams  of  days  to  come  ? 

6  Turn,  mortal,  turn ;  thy  danger  know ; 

Where'er  thy  foot  can  tread, 
The  earth  rings  hollow  from  below, 
And  warns  thee  of  her  dead. 

1086.  C.   M.  DODDKIDOE. 

Death  and  Judgment  appointed  to  All, 

1  HEAVEN  has  confirmed  the  dread  decree, 
That  Adam's  race  must  die  ; 
One  general  ruin  sweeps  them  down, 
And  low  in  dust  they  lie. 
612 


DEATH. 

2  Ye  living  men,  the  tomb  survey, 

Where  you  must  shortly  dwell ; 
Hark  !  how  the  awful  summons  sounds 
In  every  funeral  knell ! 

3  Once  you  must  die,  and  once  for  all ; 

The  solemn  purport  weigh  ; 
For  know  that  heaven  or  hell  depends 
On  that  important  day. 

108?.  C.   M.  Watts. 

Meditation  on  the  Tomb* 

1  HARK  !  from  the  tombs  a  warning  sound  ; 

My  ears,  attend  the  cry ; 
"  Ye  living  men,  come  view  the  ground 
Where  you  must  shortly  lie. 

2  "  Princes,  this  clay  must  be  your  bed, 

In  spite  of  all  your  towers  ; 
The  tall,  the  wise,  the  reverend  head 
Must  lie  as  low  as  ours."  • 

3  Great  God,  is  this  our  certain  doom  ? 

And  are  we  still  secure  ? 
Still  walking  downward  to  the  tomb, 
And  yet  prepare  no  more  ? 

4  Grant  us  the  power  of  quickening  grace, 

To  fit  our  souls  to  fly ; 
Then,  when  we  drop  this  dying  flesh, 
We'll  rise  above  the  sky. 

1088,  CM.  Beddomb. 

Preparation  for  Death. 

1  IF  I  must  die,  O,  let  me  die 

With  hope  in  Jesus'  blood. 
The  blood  that  saves  from  sin  and  guilt, 
And  reconciles  to  God. 

2  K I  must  die,  O,  let  me  die 

In  peace  with  all  mankind, 
And  change  these  fleeting  joys  below 
For  pleasures  more  refined. 

62  613 


DEATH. 

'      3  If  I  must  die,  —  and  die  I  must,  — 

Let  some  J^ind  seraph  come, 
■,  And  bear  me  on  his  frieadly  wing 

To  my  celestial  home 
4  Of  Canaan's  land,  from  Pisgah's  top, 
May  I  but  have  a  view. 
Though  Jordan  should  overflow  its  banks, 
I'll  boldly  venture  through. 

1089.  7s  &  4.  Mrs.  Gilbert, 
Frayer  for  Support  in  Death. 

I  1  WHEN  the  vale  of  death  appears, 
Faint  and  cold  this  mortal  clay, 
• ,  Blest  Redeemer,  soothe  my  fears, 

:  Light  me  through  the  gloomy  way ; 

Break  the  shadows. 
Usher  in  eternal  day. 
2  Upward  from  this  dying  state 
V  Bidf  my  waiting  soul  aspire ; 

Open  thou  the  crystal  gate ; 
To  thy  praise  attune  my  lyre  ; 

Then,  triumphant, 
I  will  join  th'  immortal  choir. 

1090.  C.     M.  COLLTE» 

Prayer  for  Support  in  Death. 

1  WHEIST,  bending  oer  the  brink  of  life, 

My  trembling  soul  shall  stand, 
And  wait  to  pass  death's  awful  flood. 
Great  God,  at  thy  command,  — 

2  Thou  Source  of  life  and  joy  supreme, 

Whose  arm  alone  can  save. 
Dispel  the  darkness  that  surrounds 
The  entrance  to  the  grave. 

3  Lay  thy  supporting,  gentle  hand 

Beneath  my  sinking  head. 
And  let  a  beam  of  light  divine 
Illume  my  dying  bed. 
614 


DEATH. 

1091.  CM.  Waits. 

Prayer  for  Victory  over  Death, 

1  O  FOE;  an  overcoming  faith 

To  cheer  my  dying  hours, 
To  triumph  o'er  the  monster  Death 
And  all  his  frightful  powers. 

2  Joyful,  with  all  the  strength  I  have, 

My  quivering  lips  should  sing, 
"  Where  is  thy  boasted  victory,  Grave  ? 
And  where,  O  Death,  thy  sting  ?  " 

3  If  sin  be  pardoned,  I'm  secure  ; 

Death  has  no  sting  beside  ; 
The  law  gives  sin  its  damning  power, 
But  Christ,  my  ransom,  died. 

4  Now  to  the  God  of  victory 

Immortal  thanks  be  paid. 
Who  makes  us  conquerors,  while  we  die, 
Through  Christ,  our  living  Head. 

1092.  8s.  Copper. 

Longing  to  he  with  Christ, 

1  TO  Jesus,  the  crown  of  my  hope, 

My  soul  is  in  haste  to  be  gone ; 
O,  bear  me,  ye  cherubim,  up, 
And  waft  me  away  to  his  throne. 

2  My  Savior,  whom,  absent,  I  love  ; 

Whom,  not  having  seen,  I  adore  ; 
Whose  name  is  exalted  above 

All  glory,  dominion,  and  power,  — 

3  Dissolve  thou  these  bonds  that  detain 

My  soul  from  her  portion  in  thee ; 
O,  strike  off  this  adamant  chain, 
.  "  And  make  me  eternally  free. 

4  When  that  happy  era  begins. 

When  arrayed  in  thy  glories  I  shine, 
Nor  grieve  any  more,  by  my  sins, 
The  bosom  on  which  I  recline,  — 
615 


DEATH. 

5  O,  then  shall  the  veil  be  removed, 

And  round  me  thy  brightness  be  poured ; 
I'll  see  Him  whom,  absent,  I  loved, 
Whom,  not  having  seen,  I  adored. 

1093.  C.   M.  Watis. 

God's  Presence  makes  Death  easy* 

1  DEATH  cannot  make  our  souls  afraid, 

If  God  be  with  us  there  ; 
VV^e  may  walk  through  its  darkest  shade, 
And  never  yield  to  fear. 

2  I  could  renounce  my  all  below, 

If  my  Redeemer  bid  ; 
•  And  run,  if  I  were  called  to  go, 

And  die,  as  Moses  did. 
d  Might  I  but  climb  to  Pisgah's  top, 
And  view  the  promised  land, 
My  flesh  itself  would  long  to  drop, 
And  welcome  the  command. 
4  Clasped  in  my  heavenly  Father's  arms, 
I  would  forget  my  breath. 
And  lose  my  life  among  the  charms 
Of  so  divine  a  death. 

1)94.  L.    M.  Watts. 

Death  disarmed. 

1  WHY  should  we  start,  and  fear  to  die  ? 

What  timorous  worms  we  mortals  are ! 
Death  is  the  gate  of  endless  joy. 
And  yet  we  dread  to  enter  there. 

2  The  pains,  the  groans,  and  dying  strife 

Fright  our  approaching  souls  away  ; 
Still  we  shrink  back  again  to  life. 
Fond  of  our  prison  and  our  clay. 

3  0,  if  my  Lord  would  come  and  meet. 

My  soul  would  stretch  her  wings  in  haste, 
Fly,  fearless,  ttp-ough  death's  iron  gate, 
Nor  feel  the  terrors  as  she  passed. 
6]6 


DELA.TH. 

4  Jesus  can  make  a  dying  bed 

Feel  soft  as  downy  pillows  are, 
While  on  his  breast  I  lean  my  head. 
And  breathe  my  life  out  sweetly  there. 

1095.  ^^-    M.  Watts. 

Death,  in  Hope  of  the  Resurrection, 

1  GE-EAT  God,  I  own  thy  sentence  just, 

And  nature  must  decay ; 
I  yield  my  body  to  the  dust, 
To  dwell  with  fellow-clay. 

2  Yet  faith  may  triumph  o'er  the  grave, 

And  trample  on  the  tombs  ; 
My  great  Redeemer  ever  lives, 
My  God,  my  Savior,  comes. 

3  The  mighty  Conqueror  shall  appear, 

High  on  a  royal  seat, 
And  Death,  the  last  of  all  his  foes, 
Lie  vanquished  at  his  feet. 

4  Then  shall  I  see  thy  lovely  face 

With  strong,  immortal  eyes. 
And  feast  upon  thy  wondrous  grace 
With  pleasure  and  surprise. 

1096.  L.    M.  Bathurst. 

The  Christian's  j^f^^rtuig  Hour. 

1  HOW  sweet  tlie  hour  of  closing  day, 

When  all  is  peaceful  and  serene, 
And  when  the  sun,  with  cloudless  ray, 
Sheds  mellow  lustre  o'er  the  scene ! 

2  Such  is  the  Christian's  parting  hour, 

So  peacefully  he  sinks  to  rest. 
When  faith,  endued  from  heaven  with  power. 
Sustains  and  cheers  his  languid  breast. 

3  Mark  but  that  radiance  of  Ms  eye, 

That  smile  upon  his  wasted  cheek ; 
They  tell  us  of  his  glory  nigh. 

In  language  that  no  tongue  can  speak. 
52*  617 


DEATH. 

4  A  beam  from  heaven  is  sent  to  cheer 
The  pilgrim  on  his  gloomy  road ; 
And  angels  are  attending  near, 
To  bear  him  to  their  bright  abode. 
J        6  Who  would  not  wish  to  die  like  those 
A  Wh  om  God's  own  Spirit  deigns  to  bless  ? 

,     To  sink  into  that  soft  repose, 

Then  wake  to  perfect  happiness? 

1097.  CM..  Doddridge. 

The  Christia7i's  Farewell. 

1  YE  golden  lamps  of  heaven,  farewell, 

With  all  your  feeble  light; 
Farewell,  thou  ever-changing  moon, 
Pale  empress  of  the  night. 

2  And  thou,  refulgent  orb  of  day, 

In  brighter  flames  arrayed. 
My  soul,  that  springs  beyond  thy  sphere, 
No  more  demands  thy  aid. 

3  Ye  stars  are  but  the  shining  dust 

Of  my  divine  abode. 
The  pavement  of  those  heavenly  courts 
Where  I  shall  see  my  God. 

4  The  Father  of  eternal  light 

Will  there  his  beams  display ; 
Nor  shall  one  moment's  darkness  blend 
With  that  unvaried  day. 

1098.  8s  &  4s.  (Peculiar.)  Anon. 

WeejJ  not  for  me. 

1  WHEN  the  spark  of  life  is  waning, 
Weep  not  for  me  : 
When  the  languid  eye  is  streaming, 

Weep  not  for  me : 
When  the  feeble  pulse  is  ceasing, 
Start  not  at  its  swift  decreasing  ; 
^Tis  the  fettered  soul's  releasing ; 
Weep  not  for  me. 
618 


DEATH. 

2  When  the  pangs  of  death  assail  me, 

Weep  not  for  me  : 
Christ  is  mine ;  he  cannot  fail  me ; 

Weep  not  for  me  : 
Yea^thougL  sin  and  death  endeavor 
From  his  love  my  soul  to  sever, 
Jesus  is  my  strength  forever ; 

Weep  not  for  me. 

1099.  C.    p.    M.         VV.  Boston  Coll. 

The  dying  Christian, 

1  WHEN  life's  tempestuous  storms  are  o'er^ 
How  calm  he  meets  the  friendly  shore, 

Who  lived  averse  from  sin ! 
Such  peace  on  virtue's  paths  attends, 
That,  where  the  sinner's  pleasure  ends. 

The  Christian's  joys  begin. 

2  See  "Smiling  Patience  smooth  his  brow; 
See  bending  angels  downward, bow. 

To  cheer  his  way  on  high  ; 
While,  eager  for  the  blest  abode. 
He  joins  with  them  to  praise  the  God 

Who  taught  him  how  to  die. 

3  No  sorrow  drowns  his  lifted  eyes ; 
No  horror  wrests  the  struggling  sighs. 

As  from  the  sinner's  breast ; 
His  God,  the  God  of  peace  and  love, 
Pours  kindly  solace  from  above. 

And  soothes  his  soul  to  rest. 

4  0,  grant,  my  Father  and  my  Friend, 
Such  joys  may  gild  my  peaceful  end^ 

So  calm  my  evening  close  ; 
While,  loosed  from  every  earthly  tie, 
With  steady  confidence  I  fly 

To  thee,  from  whom  I  rose. 
619 


DEATH. 

1100.  C.    M.  Peabom. 

Peaceful  Death  of  the  Pious, 

1  BEHOLD  the  western  evening  light ! 

It  melts  in  deepening  gloom ;      ^ 
So  calmlj  Christians  sink  away, 
Descending  to  the  tomb. 

2  The  winds  breathe  low  ;  the  yellow  leaf 

Scarce  whispers  from  the  tree ; 
So  gently  flows  the  parting  breath, 

Wlien  good  men  cease  to  be. 
,    .     3  How  beautiful  on  all  the  hills 

The  crimson  light  is  shed  ! 
'Tis  like  the  peace  the  Christian  gives 

To  mourners  round  his  bed. 
*        4  How  mildly  on  the  wandering  cloud 

The  sunset  beam  is  cast ! 
So  sweet  the  memory  left  behind, 

When  loved  ones  breathe  their  last. 

5  And  lo,  above  the  dews  of  night 

The  vesper  star  appears ; 
So  faith  lights  up  the  mourner's  heart. 
Whose  eyes  are  dim  with  tears. 

6  Night  falls,  but  soon  the  morning  light 

Its  glories  shall  restore  ; 
And  thus  the  eyes  that  sleep  in  death 
Shall  wake,  to  close  no  more. 

1  1.  (j  1  .  '7^-  MONTGOMERT 

The  Summons. 

1  "  SPIRIT,  leave  thy  house  of  clay; 
Lingering  dust,  resign  thy  breath ; 
Spirit,  cast  thy  chains  away ; 

Dust,  be  thou  dissolved  in  death : " 
Thus  the  mighty  Savior  speaks. 

While  the  faithful  Christian  dies  ; 
Thus  the  bonds  of  life  he  breaks. 
And  the  ransomt3d  captive  flies. 
120 


1102^ 


DEATH. 

"  Prisoner,  long  detained  below, 

Prisoner,  now  with  freedom  blest, 
Welcome  from  a  world  of  woe  ; 

Welcome  to  a  land  of  rest :  " 
Thus  the  choir  of  angels  sing, 

As  they  bear  the  soul  on  high, 
While  with  hallelujahs  ring 

All  the  regions  of  the  sky. 
Grave,  the  guardian  of  our  dust, 

Grave,  the  treasury  of  the  skies, 
Every  atom  of  thy  trust 

Rests  in  hope  again  to  rise : 
Hark !  the  judgment  trumpet  calls  — 

"  Soul,  rebuild  thy  house  of  clay ; 
Immortality  thy  walls, 

And  eternity  thy  day. '' 

C.    M.  Watts. 

The  happy  Vision* 

1  JESUS,  the  vision  of  thy  face 

Hath  overpowering  charms ; 
Scarce  shall  I  feel  death's  cold  embrace, 
If  Christ  be  in  my  arms. 

2  Then  while  ye  hear  my  heartstrings  break, 

How  sweet  my  minutes  roll ! 
A  mortal  paleness  on  my  cheek, 
And  glory  in  my  soul. 

1103.  P-  M.  poP«. 

The  dying  Christian. 

1  VITAL  spark  of  heavenly  flame. 
Quit,  O,  quit  this  mortal  frame  ; 
Trembling,  hoping,  lingering,  flying  — 
O,  the  pain,  the  bliss  of  dying ! 
Cease,  fond  nature,  cease  thy  strife, 
And  let  me  languish  into  life. 

2  Hark  !  they  whisper ;'  angels  say, 
"  Sister  spirit,  come  away." 

621 


DEATH. 

What  is  this  aosorbs  me  quite, 
Steals  my  senses,  shuts  my  sight, 
Drowns  my  spirit,  draws  my  breath  ? 
Tell  me,  my  soul,  can  this  be  death  ? 
3  The  world  recedes  ;  it  disappears  ; 
Heaven  opens  on  my  eyes  ;  my  ears 

With  sounds  seraphic  ring  ; 
Lend,  Isnd  your  wings  ;  I  mount ;  I  fly  : 
O  Grav3,  where  is  thy  victory  ? 

O  Death,  where  is  thy  sting  ? 

1104.  L.    M.  Mackat. 

Asleep  in  Jesus, 

1  ASLEEP  in  Jesus  !  blessed  sleep. 
From  which  none  ever  wakes  to  weep ; 
A  calm  and  undisturbed  repose, 
Unbroken  by  the  last  of  foes. 

2  Asleep  in  Jesus  1  0,  how  sweet         ^ 
To  be  for  such  a  slumber  meet ! 
With  holy  confidence  to  sing 

That  death  has  lost  its  venomed  sting ! 

3  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  peaceful  rest, 
Whose  waking  is  supremely  blest : 
No  fear,  no  woe,  shall  dim  that  hour 
That  manifests  the  Savior's  power. 

4  Asleep,  in  Jesus  !  O,  for  me 
May  such  a  blissful  refuge  be  : 
Securely  shall  my  ashes  lie, 

And  wait  the  summons  from  on  high. 

5  Asleep  in  Jesus  !  time  nor 'space 
Affects  this  precious  hiding-place  : 
On  Indian  plains  or  Lapland  snows 
Believers  find  the  same  repose. 

1105.  L.    M.  J.N.  Brown. 

Address  to  the  dying  Christian, 

1   GO,  spirit  of  the  sainted  dead. 

Go  to  thy  longed-for,  happy  home  : 
622 


DEATH. 

The  tears  of  man  are  o  er  thee  shed 
The  voice  of  angels  bids  thee  come 

2  If  life  be  not  in  length  of  days, 

In  silvered  locks  and  furrowed  brow, 
But  living  to  the  Savior's  praise, 
How  few  have  lived  so  long  as  thou  ! 

3  Though  earth  may  boast  one  gem  the  less, 

May  not  e'en  heaven  the  richer  be  ? 
And  myriads  on  thy  footsteps  press, 
To  share  thy  blest  eternity. 

1106.  L.    M.  Barbauld. 

Blessedness  of  the  Righteous  in  Death, 

1  HOW"  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies  ! 

When  sinks  a  weary  soul  to  rest ! 
How  mildly  beam  the  closing  eyes  ! 
How  gently  heaves  th'  expiring  breast ! 

2  So  fades  a  summer  cloud  away  ; 

So  sinks  the  gale  when  storms  are  o'er ; 
So  gently  shuts  the  eye  of  day ; 
So  dies  a  wave  along  the  shore. 

3  A  holy  quiet  reigns  around, 

A  calm  which  life  nor  death  destroys  ; 
And  nought  disturbs  that  peace  profound 
Which  his  unfettered  soul  enjoys. 

4  Farewell,  conflicting  hopes  and  fears. 

Where  lights  and  shades  alternate  dwell ; 
How  bright  th'  unchanging  morn  appears  ! 
Farewell,  inconstant  world,  farewell. 

5  Life's  labor  done,  as  sinks  the  clay. 

Light  from  its  load  the  spirit  flies, 
while  heaven  and  earth  combine  to  say, 
"  How  blest  the  righteous  v/hen  he  dies  !  '* 

1107.  C.   M.  Anoi.. 

Peaceful  Death  of  the  Righteous, 
1  I  LOOKED  upon  the  righteous  man, 
And  saw  his  parting  breath, 
623     ■ 


DEATH. 

Without  a  struggle  or  a  sigli, 

Serenely  yield  to  death : 
There  was  no  anguish  on  his  brow, 

Nor  terror  in  his  eye  : 
The  spoiler  aimed  a  fatal  dart, 

But  lost  the  victory. 

I  looked  upon  the  righteous  man, 

And  heard  the  holy  prayer 
Which  rose  above  that  breathless  form, 

To  soothe  the  mourners'  care, 
And  felt  how  precious  was  the  gift 

He  to  his  loved  ones  gave  — 
The  stainless  memory  of  the  just, 

The  wealth  beyond  the  grave. 

I  looked  upon  the  righteous  man, 

And  all  our  earthly  trust 
Of  pleasure,  vanity,  or  pride. 

Seemed  lighter  than  the  dust. 
Compared  with  his  celestial  gain  — 

A  home  above  the  sky : 
O,  grant  us.  Lord,  his  life  to  live. 

That  we  like  him  may  die. 


1108.  c.  M. 


Watts. 


Those  blessed  who  die  in  the  Lord. 


HEAR  what  the  voice  from  heaven  proclaims 

For  all  the  pious  dead  : 
"  Sweet  is  the  savor  of  their  names, 

And  soft  their  sleeping  bed. 

"  They  die  in  Jesus,  and  are  blest ; 

How  kind  their  slumbers  are  !  • 

From  suffering  and  from  sin  released, 

They're  freed  from  every  snare. 

"  Far  from  this  world  of  toil  and  strife, 

They're  present  with  the  Lord  ; 
The  labors  of  their  mortal  life 

End  in  a  large  reward." 
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DEATH. 
1109.  '^"    H.    M.  MONTGOMERT 

The  Christian* s  tranquil  Death. 

1  THIS  place  is  holj  ground  ; 

"World,  with  its  cares,  away ; 
A  holy,  solemn  stillness  round 

This  lifeless,  mouldering  clay  ; 
Nor  pain,  nor  grief,  nor  anxious  fear 
Can  reach  the  peaceful  sleeper  here.  : 

2  Behold  the  bed  of  death,  '  ^  - 

The  pale  and  mortal  clay ; 
Heard  ye  the  sob  of  parting  breath  ? 

Marked  ye  the  eye's  last  ray  ? 
No  ;  life  so  sweetly  ceased  to  be, 
It  lapsed  in  immortality. 

3  Why  mourn  the  pious  dead  ? 

Why  sorrows  swell  our  eyes  ? 
Can  sighs  recall  the  spirit  fled  ? 
Shall  vain  regrets  arise  ? 
Though  death  has  caused  this  altered  mien, 
In  heaven  the  ransomed  soul  is  seen. 

4  Bury  the  dead,  and  weep 

In  stillness  o'er  the  loss : 
Bury  the  dead  ;  in  Christ  they  sleep 
Who  bore  on  earth  his  cross ; 
And  from  the  grave  their  dust  shall  rise, 
In  his  own  image,  to  the  skies. 

1110.  C.  M.  DAm 

Death  of  a  Christian, 

1  DEAR  as  thou  wast,  and  justly  dear, 

We  will  not  weep  for  thee  : 
One  thought  shall  check  the  starting  tear — 
It  is,  that  thou  art  free. 

2  And  thus  shall  faith's  consoling  power 

The  tears  of  love  restrain : 
0,  who  that  saw  thy  parting  hour 
Could  wish  thee  here  again  ? 
53  625 


DEATH. 

3  Triumphant  in  thy  closing  eye 

The  hope  of  glory  shone ; 
Joy  breathed  in  thy  expiring  s  gh, 
To  think  the  race  was  run. 

4  The  passing  spirit  gently  fled, 

Sustained  by  grace  divine ; 
O,  may  such  grace  on  us  be  shed, 
And  make  our  end  like  thme. 

3.  11 1 .  7S  &  8s.  (Peculiar.)        Doanb 

Weep  not, 

1  LIFT  not  thou  the  wailing  voice  ; 

Weep  not ;  'tis  a  Christian  dieth  : 
Up,  where  blessed  saints  rejoice, 
,    ,  Ransomed  now,  the  spirit  flieth  : 

High  in  Heaven's  own  light  she  dwelleth ; 
Full  the  song  of  triumph  swelleth  : 
Freed  from  earth,  and  earthly  failing, 
Lift  for  her  no  voice  of  wailing. 

2  They  who  die  in  Christ  are  blest : 

Ours  be,  then,  no  thought  of  grieving : 
Sweetly  with  their  God  they  rest, 
All  their  toils  and  troubles  leaving  : 
I  So  be  ours  the  faith  that  saveth, 

Hope  that  every  trial  braveth, 
Love  that  to  the  end  endureth, 
And,  through  Christ,  the  crown  s^cureth. 

1112.  CM.  Watts. 

Death  of  Christian  Friends. 

1  WHY  do  we  mourn  departing  friends, 

Or  shake  at  death's  alarms  ? 
'Tis  but  the  voice  that  Jesus  sends 
To  call  them  t(^  his  arms. 

2  Are  we  not  tending  upward,  too, 

As  fast  as  time  can  move  ? 
Nor  would  we  wish  the  hours  more  slow, 
To  keep  us  from  our  Love. 

626 


DEATH. 

3  Why  should  we  tremble  to  convey 

Their  bodies  to  the  tomb  ? 
'Twas  there  the  flesh  of  Jesus  lay, 
And  left  a  long  perfume. 

4  The  graves  of  all  the  saints  he  blest, 

And  softened  every  bed  ; 
Where  should  the  dying  members  rest, 
But  with  their  dying  Head  ? 

5  Thence  he  arose,  ascending  high, 

And  showed  our  feet  the  way ; 
Up  to  the  Lord  our  souls  shall  fly, 
At  the  great  rising  day. 

6  Then  let  the  last  loud  trumpet  sound. 

And  bid  our  kindred  rise  : 
Awake,  ye  nations  under  ground ; 
Ye  saints,  ascend  the  skies. 

1113.  8S   &    7S.  COLLYER 

Comfort  in  the  Death  of  the  Christian, 

1  CEASE,  ye  mourners,  cease  to  languish 

O'er  the  grave  of  those  you  love  ; 
Pain,  and  death,  and  night,  and  anguish 
Enter  not  the  world  above. 

2  While  our  silent  steps  are  straying, 

Lonely,  through  night's  deepening  shade. 
Glory's  brightest  beams  are  playing 
Round  the  happy  Christian's  head. 

3  Light  and  peace  at  once  deriving 

From  the  hand  of  God  most  high, 
Li  his  glorious  presence  living. 
They  shall  never^j  never  die. 

4  Endless  pleasure  pain  excluding, 

Sickness  there  no  more  can  come ; 
There  no  fear  of  woe,  intruding, 

Sheds  o'er  heaven  a  moment's  gloom. 

627 


DEATH. 

1114.  L-   M.  Watts. 

Death  and  Burial  of  a  Christian* 

1  UNVEIL  thy  bosom,  faithful  tomb  ; 

Take  this  new  treasure  to  thy  trust, 
And  give  these  sacred  relics  room 
To  slumber  in  the  silent  dust. 

2  Nor  pain,  nor  grief,  nor  anxious  fear 

Invades  thy  bounds  ;  no  mortal  woes 
Can  reach  the  peaceful  sleeper  here, 
"While  angels  watch  the  soft  repose. 

3  So  JefiUS  slept ;  God's  dying  Son 

Passed  through  the  grave,  and  blest  the  bed 
Rest  here;  blest  saint,  till  from  his  throne 
The  morning  break,  and  pierce  the  shade. 

4  Break  from  his  throne,  illustrious  morn ; 

Attend,  O  earth,  his  sovereign  word ; 
Restore  thy  trust ;  a  glorious  form 
^  Shall  then  arise  to  meet  the  Lord. 

1115.  L.    M.  ViLL.  Coll. 
The  Grave. 

1  THE  grave  is  now  a  favored  spot, 

To  saints  who  sleep  in  Jesus  blest ; 
For  there  the  wicked  trouble  not, 
And  there  the  weary  are  at  rest. 

2  At  rest  in  Jesus'  faithful  arms  ; 

At  rest  as  in  a  peaceful  bed ; 
Secure  from  all  the  dreadful  storms 

Which  round  this  sinful  world  are  spread. 

3  Thrice  happy  souls,  who're  gone  before 

To  that  inheritance  divine  ; 
They  labor,  sorrow,  sigh  no  more, 
But  bright  in  endless  glory  shine. 

4  Then  let  our  mournful  tears  be  dry, 

Or  in  a  gentle  measure  How  ; 
We  hail  them  happy  in  the  sky, 
And  joyful  wait  our  call  to  go. 
628 


DEATH. 

1116.  8&  &  4.  (Peculiar.)  Montgomery 
The  Best  of  the  Grave* 

1  THERE  is  a  calm  for  those  who  weep, 

A  rest  for  weary  pilgrims  found ; 
They  softly  lie,  and  sweetly  sleep,  • 

Low  in  the  ground. 

2  The  storm  that  sweeps  the  wintry  sky 

No  more  disturbs  their  deep  repose 
Than  summer  evening's  latest  sigh, 
That  shuts  the  rose. 

3  Then,  traveller  in  the  vale  of  tears, 

To  realms  of  everlasting  light, 
Through  time's  dark  wilderness  of  years, 
Pursue  thy  flight. 

4  Thy  soul,  renewed  by  grace  divine. 

In  God's  own  image,  freed  from  clay, 
In  heaven's  eternal  sphere  shall  shine, 
A  star  of  day. 

1117.  12s    &    lis.  Hebek 
Fareioell  to  a  Friend  departecL 

1  THOU  art  gone  to  the  grave  ;  but  we  will  not  de- 

plore thee, 
Though  sorrows  and  darkness  encompass  the  tomb ; 
The  Savior  has  passed  through  its  portals  before  thee, 
And  the  lamp  of  his  love  is  thy  guide  through  the 

gloom. 

2  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave ;  we  no  longer  behold  thee, 

Nor  tread  the  rough  paths  of  the  world  by  thy  side ; 

!But  the  wide  arms  of  mercy  are  spread  to  infold  thee, 

And  sinners  may  hope,  since  the  Savior  hath  died. 

3  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave ;  and,  its  mansion  for- 

saking, 
Perchance  thy  weak  spirit  in  doubt  lingered  long ; 
63*  629 


DEATH. 

But  the  sunshine  of  heaven  beamed  bright  on  thy 
waking, 
And  the  sound  thou  didst  hear  was  the  seraphim's 
song. 
4  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave ;  but  we  will  not  de- 
plore thee, 
Since  God  was  thy  Eansom,  thy  Guardian,  thy 
Guide : 
He  gave  thee,  he  took  thee,  and  he  will  restore  thee ; 
And  death  has  no  sting,  since  the  Savior  hath  died 

1  X  X  3 .  7s.  J.  H.  Bancroft. 

The  Christian's  Burial. 

1  BROTHER,  though  from  yonder  sky 
Cometh  neither  voice  nor  cry, 

Yet  we  know  for  thee  to-day 
Every  pain  hath  passed  away. 

2  Not  for  thee  shall  tears  be  given. 
Child  of  God  and  heir  of  heaven ; 
For  he  gave  thee  sweet  release  ; 
Thine  the  Christian's  death  of  peace. 

3  Well  we  know  thy  living  faith 
Had  the  power  to  conquer  death, 

As  a  living  rose  may  bloom  .  ; 

By  the  border  of  the  tomb. 

4  Brother,  in  that  solemn  trust 
We  commend  thee,  dust  to  dust : 
In  that  faith  we  wait,  till,  risen, 
Thou  shalt  meet  us  all  in  heaven. 

5  While  we  weep  as  Jesus  wept. 
Thou  shalt  sleep  as  Jesus  slept ; 
With  thy  Savior  thou  shalt  rest. 
Crowned,  and  glorified,  and  blest. 

1119.  8s  &  7s.        Bap.  MemoeiaIi 

Burial  of  a  Christian. 
1  BROTHER,  rest  from  sin  and  sorrow ; 
Death  is  o'er,  and  life  is  won ; 
630 


DEATH. 

On  thy  slumber  dawns  no  morrow ; 
Rest  5  thine  earthly  race  is  run. 

2  Brother,  wake ;  the  night  is  waning ; 

Endless  day  is  round  thee  poured ; 
Enter  thou  the  rest  remaining 
For  the  people  of  the  Lord. 

3  Brother,  wake  ;  for  He  who  loved  thee  — 

He  who  died  that  thou  mightst  live  — 
He  who  graciously  approved  thee  — 
Waits  thy  crown  of  joy  to  give. 

4  Fare  thee  well ;  though  woe  is  blending 

With  the  tones  of  earthly  love, 
Triumph  high  and  joy  unending 
Wait  thee  in  the  realms  above. 

1120*  Ts,  6s,  &    8.         Noel's  Coll 

The  Land  of  Rest. 

1  BROTHER,  thou  art  gone  to  rest ; 

We  will  not  weep  for  thee  ; 
For  thou  art  now  where  oft  on  earth 
Thy  spirit  longed  to  be. 

2  Brother,  thou  art  gone  to  rest ; 

Thine  is  an  early  tomb  ; 
But  Jesus  summoned  thee  away  ; 
Thy  Savior  called  thee  home. 

3  Brother,  thou  art  gone  to  rest ; 

Thy  toils  and  cares  are  o'er  ; 
And  sorrow,  pain,  and  suffering  now 
Shall  ne'er  distress  thee  more. 

4  Brother,  thou  art  gone  to  rest ; 

Thy  sins  are  all  forgiven  ; 
And  saints  in  light  have  welcomed  thee 
To  share  the  joys  of  heaven. 

5  Brother,  thou  art  gone  to  rest ; 

And  this  shall  be  our  prayer, 
That,  when  we  reach  our  journey's  end, 
Thy  glory  we  may  share. 
631 


DEATH. 

1121  8s   &    7s.  S  F.Smith. 

Interment  of  a  pious  youn{'  Female* 

1  SISTER,  thou  wast  mild  and  lovely, 

Gentle  as  the  summer  breeze,  • 
Pleasant  as  the  air  of  evening 
When  it  floats  among  the  trees. 

2  Peaceful  be  thv  silent  slumber  — 

Peaceful  in  the  grave  so  low : 
Thou  no  more  wilt  join  our  number  ; 
Thou  no  more  our  songs  shalt  know. 

3  Dearest  sister,  thou  hast  left  us  ; 

Here  thy  loss  we  deeply  feel ; 
But  'tis  God  that  hath  bereft  us  ; 
He  can  all  our  sorrows  heal. 

4  Yet  again  we  hope  to  meet  thee, 

When  the  day  of  life  is  -fled, 
Then  in  heaven  with  joy  to  greet  thee, 
Where  no  farewell  tear  is  shed. 

1122.  C-     M.       -  SIEELB. 

Death  of  a  Child* 

1  LIFE  is  a  span  —  a  fleeting  hour ; 

How  soon  the  vapor  flies  ! 
Man  is  a  tender,  transient  flower, 
That  e'en  in  blooming  dies. 

2  The  once-loved  form,  now  cold  and  dead, 

Each  mournful  thought  employs ; 
And  Nature  weeps,  her  comforts  fled, 
And  withered  ail  her  joys. 

3  Hope  looks  beyond  the  bounds  of  time, 

When  what  we  now  deplore 

Shall  rise  in  full,  immortal  prime. 

And  bloom  to  fade  no  more. 

4  Cease,  then,  fond  Nature,  cease  thy  teais  ; 

Thy  Savior  dwells  on  high  ; 
There  everlasting  spring  appears  ; 
There  joys  shall  never  die. 
632 


DEATH. 

•X123.  L.   M.  Steel.. 

Death  of  an  Infant. 

1  SO  fades  the  lovely,  blooming  flower, 
Frail,  smiling  solace  of  an  hour ; 

So  soon  our  transient  comforts  fly. 
And  pleasure  only  blooms  to  die. 

2  Is  there  no  kind,  no  healing  art. 

To  soothe  the  anguish  of  the  heart  ? 
Spirit  of  grace,  be  ever  nigh : 
Thy  comforts  are  not  made  to  die. 

3  Let  gentle  patience  smile  on  pain. 
Till  dying  hope  revives  again ; 

Hope  wipes  the  tear  from  sorrow's  eye, 
And  faith  points  upward  to  the  sky. 

1124.  L-    M.  Epis.Coll. 

Death  of  an  Infant* 

1  AS  vernal  flowers  perfume  the  morn, 

But  wither  in  the  rising  day, 

Thus  lovely  was  this  infant's  dawn, 

Thus  swiftly  fled  its  life  away. 

2  It  died  before  its  infant  soul 

Had  ever  burned  with  wrong  desires  — 
Had  ever  spurned  at  Heaven's  control. 
Or  ever  quenched  its  sacred  fires. 

3  It  died  to  sin  ;  it  died  to  care  ; 

But  for  a  moment  felt  the  rod ; 
Then,  rising  on  the  viewless  air, 

Spread  its  light  wings,  and  soared  to  God. 

4  This  blessed  theme  now  cheers  my  voice  ; 

The  grave  is  not  the  loved  one's  prison ; 
The  "  stone  "  that  covered  half  my  joys 
Is  "  rolled  away,"  and,  lo  !  "  he's  risen." 
633 


DEATH. 

1125.  C.    M.  Steele. 

The  Death  of  a  young  Person* 

1  WHEN  blooming  youth  is  snatched  away 

By  Death's  resistless  hand, 
0  ir  hearts  the  mournful  tribute  pay 
Which  pity  must  demand. 

2  While  pity  prompts  the  rising  sigh, 

O,  may  this  truth,  impressed 
With  awful  power,  "  I  too  must  die," 
Sink  deep  in  every  breast. 

3  Let  this  vain  world  engage  no  more  : 

Behold  the  opening  tomb  ; 
It  bids  us  seize  the  present  hour ; 
To-morrow  death  may  come. 

4  0,  let  us  fly  —  to  Jesus  fly, 

Whose  powerful  arm  can  save ; 
Then  shall  our  hopes  ascend  on  high, 
'  And  triumph  o'er  the  grave. 

I         5  Great  God,  thy  sovereign  grace  impart, 
With  cleansing,  healing  power  ; . 
This  only  can  prepare  the  heart 
For  death's  surprising  hour. 

1126.  •  CM.  Doddridge. 

Death  of  a  Minister, 

1  WHAT  though  the  arm  of  conquering  Death 
.    Does  God's  own  house  invade  ? 

What  though  our  teacher  and  our  friend 
Is  numbered  with  the  dead  ?  — 

2  Though  earthly  shepherds  di^ell  in  dust, 

The  aged  and  the  young  ? 
The  watchful  eye  in  darkness  closed, 
And  dumb  th'  instructive  tongue  ?  — 

3  Th'  eternal  Shepherd  still  survives. 

His  teaching  to  impart : 
Lord,  be  our  Leader  and  our  Guide, 
And  rule  and  keep  our  heart. 
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DEATH. 

4  Yes,  while  the  dear  Eedeemer  lives 
W"e  have  a  boundless  store, 
And  shall  be  fed  with  what  He  gives 
Who  lives  forevermore. 

112?.  8s   &  .'^S-  L-  ^-  SiGOUENEy. 

Death  of  a  Pastor. 

1  PASTOR,  thou  art  from  us  taken 

In  the  glory  of  thy  years. 
As  the  oak,  by  tempests  shaken, 
Falls  ere  time  its  verdure  sears. 

2  Here,  where  oft  thy  lip  hath  taught  us 

Of  the  Lamb  who  died  to  save,  — 
Where  thy  guiding  hand  hath  brought  us 
To  the  deep,  baptismal  wave,  — 

3  Pale  and  cold  we  see  thee  lying 

In  God's  temple,  once  so  dear. 
And  the  mourners'  bitter  sighing 
Falls  unheeded  on  thine  ear. 

4  All  thy  love  and  zeal,  to  lead  us 

Where  immortal  fountains  flow, 
And  on  living  bread  to  feed  us, 
In  our  fond  remembrance  glow. 

5  May  the  conquering  faith  that  cheered  thee 

When  thy  foot  on  Jordan  pressed, 
Guide  our  spirits  while  we  leave  thee 
In  the  tomb  tljat  Jesus  blessed. 

1 1  ^  0 .  1  Os.  Montgomery. 

Death  of  a  Minister  in  his  Prime, 

1  GO  to  the  grave  in  all  thy  glorious  prime, 

In  full  activity  of  zeal  and  power  •; 
A  Christian  cannot  die  before  his  time ; 

The  Lord's  appointment  is  the  servant's  hour. 

2  Go  to  the  grave  ;  at  noon  from  labor  cease  ; 

Rest  on  thy  sheaves ;  thy  harvest  task  is  done  % 
Come  from  the  heat  of  battle,  and  in  peace, 
Soldier,  go  home ;  with  thee  the  fight  is  won. 
636 


DEATH. 

S  Go  to  the  grave ;  for  there  thy  Savior  lay 
In  death's  embrace,  ere  he  arose  on  high ; 
And  all  the  ransomed,  by  that  narrow  way, 
Pass  to  eternal  life  beyond  the  sky. 
4  Go  to  the  grave  :  no  ;  take  thy  seat  above  ; 
Be  thy  pure  spirit  present  with  the  Lord, 
Where  thou  for  faith  and  hope  hast  perfect  love, 
And  open  vision  for  the  written  word. 

1129.  "i^S-  Washburn. 

The  Pastor  s  Funeral. 

1  FATHEE,  gathered  round  the  bier, 
Aid  thy  weeping  children  here  ; 
All  our  stricken  hearts  deplore 
Loss  of  him  we  meet  no  more. 

2  Tender  are  the  rites  we  pay. 
Pastor,  o'er  thy  sleeping  clay  ; 
We,  who  late  the  welcome  gave, 
Must  we  bear  thee  to  thy  grave  ? 

3  Earth,  unto  thy  faithful  trust 
We  commit  this  precious  dust ; 
There,  by  pain  no  more  oppressed, 
Brother,  thou  wilt  sweetly  rest. 

4  Glorious  will  that  morning  break, 
When  the  dead  in  Christ  shall  wake  ; 
Joy  and  grief  our  bosoms  swell ; 
Brother,  pastor,  guide,  farewell. 

lloO.  'S.     M.  MONTGOMERT. 

The  Death  pf  an  aged  Minister, 

1  «  SERVANT  of  God,  well  done : 

Kest  from  thy  loved  employ  ; 
The  battle  fought,  the  victory  won, 
Enter  thy  Master's  joy." 

2  The  voice  at  midnight  came  ; 
; i;  He  started  up  to  hear ; 

A  mortal  arrow  pierced  his  frame ;         ^ 
He  fell,  but  felt  no  fear. 
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DEATH. 

3  Tranquil  amid  alarms, 

It  found  him  on  the  field, 
A  veteran  slumbering  on  his  arms, 
Beneath  his  red-cross  shield. 

4  The  pains  of  death  are  past ; 

Labor  and  sorrow  cease  ; 
And,  life's  long  warfare  closed  at  last, 
His  soul  is  found  in  peace. 

5  Soldier  of  Christ,  well  done  ; 

Praise  be  thy  new  employ  ; 
And,  while  eternal  ages  run, 
Eest  in  thy  Savior's  joy. 

113L  8s&9s.  Bacon, 

Death  of  a  Missionary. 

1  WEEP  not  for  the  saint  that  ascends 

To  partake  of  the  joys  of  the  sky ; 
Weep  not  for  the  seraph  that  bends  ♦ 

With  the  worshipping  chorus  on  high ; 
Weep  not  for  the  spirit  now  crowned 

With  the  garland  to  martyrdom  given  ; 
O,  weep  not  for  him  :  he  has  found 

His  reward  and  his  refuge  in  heaven. 

2  But  weep  for  their  sorrows  who  stand 

And  lament  o'er  the  dead  by  his. grave  ; 
*  Who ,  sigh  when  they  muse  on  the  land 
Of  their  home  far  away  o'er  the  wave ; 
And  weep  for  the  nations  that  dwell 

Where  the  light  of  .the  truth  never  shone, 
Where  anthems  of  peace  never  swell, 
And  the  love  of  the  Lord  is  unknown. 
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REStTRBECTION. 

RESURRECTION. 

1132.  C.     M.  LOOAK. 

The  Creation  an  Emblem  of  the  Resurrection* 

1  ALL  nature  dies,  and  lives  again  ; 

The  flowers  that  paint  the  field, 
The  trees  that  crown  the  mountain's  brow, 
And  boughs  and  blossoms  yield,  — 

2  Resign  the  honors  of  their  form 

At  winter's  stormy  blast, 
And  leave  the  naked,  leafless  plain 
A  desolated  waste. 

3  Yet  soon  reviving  plants  and  flowers 
^         Anew  shall  deck  the  plain; 

The  woods  shall  hear  the  voice  of  spring, 
And  flourish  green  again. 

4  So,  to  the  dreary  grave  consigned, 

Man  sleeps  in  death's  dark  gloom, 
Until  th'  eternal  morning  wake 
The  slumbers  of  the  tomb. 

5  O,  may  the  grave  become  to  us 

The  bed  of  peaceful  rest. 
Whence  we  shall  gladly  rise  at  length, 
And  mingle  with  the  blest. 

S.    M.  Watts. 

Hope  of  the  Resurrection* 

AND  must  this  body  die  ? 

This  mortal  frame  decay  ? 
And  must  these  active  limbs  of  mine 

Lie  mouldering  in  the  clay  ? 
God,  my  Redeemer,  lives. 

And  often  from  the  skies 
Looks  down,  and  watches  all  my  dust^ 

Till  he  shall  bid  it  rise. 
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1133 


EESURRECTION. 

3  Arrayed  in  glorious  grace 

Shall  these  vile  bodies  shine, 
And  every  shape,  and  every  face, 
Look  heavenly  and  divine. 

4  These  lively  hopes  we  owe 

To  Jesus'  dying  love  ; 
We  would  adore  his  gr^ce  below, 
And  sing  his  power  above. 

5  0  Lord,  accept  the  praise 

Of  th^se  our  humble  songs, 
Till  strains  of  nobler  sound  we  raise 
With  our  immortal  tongues. 

1134.  c.  M. 

Hope  of  Heavjen  by  Christ,  * 

1  BLEST  be  the  everlasting  God, 

The  Pather  of  our  Lord ; 
Be  his  abounding  mercy  praised, 
His  majesty  adored. 

2  When  from  the  dead  he  raised  his  Son, 

And  called  him  to  the  sky. 

He  gave  our  souls  a  lively  hope 

That  they  should  never  die. 

3  What  though  our  inbred  sins  require 

Our  flesh  to  see  the  dust  ? 
Yet  as  th#Lord  our  Savior  rose, 
So  all  his  followers  must. 

4  There's  an  inheritance  divine 

Reserved  against  that  day  ; 
'Tis  uncorrupted,  undefiled. 
And  cannot  fade  away. 

5  Saints  by  the  power  of  God  are  kept 

Till  the  salvation  come ; 
We  walk  by  faith,  as  strangers  here. 
Till  Christ  shall  call  us  h^me. 
639 


EESUKEECTION. 

1135.  c.  M.  anok. 

The  Bodies  of  the  Saints  quickened  and  raised* 

1  "WHY  should  our  mourning  thoughts  delight 
:-  To  grovel  in  the  dust  ? 

Or  why  should  streams  of  tears  unite 
Around  th'  expiring  just  ? 

2  Did  not  the  Lord,  our  Savior,  die, 

And  triumph  o'er  the  grave  ?  , 

Did  not  our  Lord  ascend  on  high, 
And  prove  his  power  to  save  ? 

3  Doth  not  the  sacred  Spirit  come, 

And  dwell  in  all  the  saints  ? 
And  should  the  temples  of  his  grace 
Resound  with  loud  complaints  ? 

4  Awak%  my  soul,  and  like  the  sun 

Burst  through  each  sable  cloud ; 
And  thou,  my  voice,  though  broke  with  sighs, 
Tune  forth  thy  songs  aloud. 

5  The  Spirit  raised  my  Savior  up, 

When  he  had  bled  for  me  ; 
And,  spite  of  death  and  hell,  shall  raise 
Thy  pious  friends  and  thee. 

6  Awake,  ye  saints,  that  dwell  in  dust, 

Your  hymns  of  victory  sing ; 
And  let  his  dying  servants  trust 
Their  ever-living  Eang. 

X136.  C.    M.  Scotch  Coll. 

Death  vanquished. 

1  WHEN"  the  last  trumpet's  awful  voice 

This  rending  earth  shall  shake. 
When  opening  graves  shall  yield  their  charge, 
And  dust  to  life  awake,  — 

2  Those  bodies  that  corrupted  fell 

Shall  incorrupted  rise, 
And  mortal  forms  shall  spring  to  life 
Immortal  in  the  skies. 
640 


RESURRECTION. 

S  Behold  what  heavenly  prophets  sung 
Is  now  at  last  fulfilled, 
That  Death  should  yield  his  ancient  reignj 
And,  vanquished,  quit  the  field. 
4  Let  Faith  exalt  her  joyful  voice, 
And  thus  begin  to  sing  : 
"  0  Grave,  where  is  thy  triumph  now  ? 
And  where,  O  Death,  thy  sting  ?  " 

113?.  L.     M.  DWIGHT. 

Day  dawns  on  the  Night  of  the  Grave* 

1  SHALL  man,  O  God  of  light  and  life, 

Forever  moulder  in  the  grave  ? 
Canst  thou  forget  thy  glorious  work. 
Thy  promise  and  thy  power  to  save  ? 

2  Li  those  dark,  silent  realms  of  night 

Shall  peace  and  hope  no  more  arise  ? 
No  future  morning  light  the  tomb. 
Nor  daystar  gild  the  darksome  skies  ? 

3  Cease,  cease,  ye  vain,  desponding  fears  ; 

When  Christ,  our  Lord,  from  darkness  sprang, 
Death,  the  last  foe,  was  captive  led, 

And  heaven  with  praise  and  wonder  rang. 

4  Faith  sees  the  bright,  eternal  doors 

Unfold,  to  make  his  children  way  ; 
They  shall  be  clothed  with  endless  life. 
And  shine  in  everlasting  day. 

5  The  trump  shall  sound,  the  dead  shall  wake ; 

From  the  cold  tomb  the  slumberers  spring ; 
Through  heaven,  with  joy,  their  myriads  rise, 
And  hail  their  Savior  and  their  King. 

1138.  CM.  Watts. 

Scenes  of  the  Resurrection. 

1  HOW  long  shall  Death,  the  tyrant,  reigii. 
And  triumph  o'er  the  just  ? 
How  long  the  blood  of  martyrs  slain 
Lie  mingled  with  the  dust  ? 
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KESURRECTION. 

2  Lo,  I  behold  the  scattered  shades  ; 

The  dawn  of  heaven  appears  ; 

,    The  bright,  immortal  morning  spreads 

Its  blushes  round  the  spheres. 

3  I  see  the  Lord  of  glory  come, 

And  flaming  guards  around  ; 
The  skies  divide  to  make  him  rcom, 
The  trumpet  shakes  the  ground. 

4.  I  hear  the  '^oice,  "  Ye  dead,  arise ; " 
Ani?.  lo,  the  graves  obey ; 
And  waking  saints,  with  joyful  ?yes, 
Salute  th'  expected  day. 

5  0,  may  our  humble  spirits  stand 

Among  them,  clothed  in  white ; 
The  meanest  place  at  his  right  hand 
Is  infinite  delight. 

6  How  will  our  joy  and  wonder  rise. 

When  our  returning  King 
Shall  bear  us  homeward  through  the  skies, 
#***'         On  love's  triumphant  wing  ! 

1139.  C.    M.  White. 

Journeying  through  Death  to  Life* 

1  THROUGH  sorrow's  night,  and  danger's  path. 

Amid  the  deepening  gloom, 
We,  soldiers  of  a  heavenly  King, 
Are  marching  to  the  tomb. 

2  There,  when  the  turmoil  is  no  more, 

And  all  our  powers  decay. 
Our  cold  remains  in  solitude 
Shall  sleep  the  years  away. 

3  Our  labors  done,  securely  laic 

In  this  our  last  retreat^ 
Unheeded  o'er  our  silent  dust 
The  storms  of  hfe  shall  beat. 
642 


RESURRECTION.  ^ 

4  Yet  not  thus  lifeless,  in  the  grave, 

The  vital  spark  shall  lie ; 
For  o'er  life's  wreck  that  spark  shall  rise. 
To  seek  its  kindred  skj. 

5  These  ashes,  too,  this  little  dust, 

Our  Father's  care  shall  keep, 
Until  the  fiim'  trump  shall  break 
The  long  and  dreary  sleep. 

6  Then  love's  soft  dew  o'er  every  eye 

Shall  shed  its  mildest  rays. 
And  our  long-silent  dust  shall  rise, 
With  shouts  of  endless  praise. 

1140.  L-    M.  Watts. 

Death  and  the  Resurrection. 

1  WHEN  God  is  nigh,  my  faith  is  strong ; 

His  arm  is  my  almighty  prop  : 
Be  glad,  my  heart ;  rejoice,  my  tongue ; 
My  dying  flesh  shall  rest  in  hope. 

2  Though  in  the  dust  I  lay  my  head, 

Yet,  gracious  God,  thou  wilt  not  leave 
My  soul  forever  with  the  dead, 
Nor  lose  thy  children  in  the  grave. 

3  My  flesh  shall  thy  first  call  obey. 

Shake  off  the  dust,  and  rise  en  high  ; 
Then  shalt  thou  lead  the  wondrois  way 
To  yonder  throne  above  the  sky. 

4  There  streams  of  endless  pleasure  flow, 

And  full  discoveries  of  thy  grace, 
Which  we  but  tasted  here  below. 

Spread  heavenly  joys  through  all  the  place. 

643 


^  THE   J0DGMENT. 

THE    JUDGMENT. 

1141.  CM.  Watis. 

Everlasting  Absence  of  God  intolerable* 

1  THAT  awful  day  will  surely  come, 

Th'  appointed  hour  makes  haste, 
When  I  must  stand  before  my  Judge, 
And  pass  the  solemn  test. 

2  Thou  lovely  Chief  of  all  my  joys, 

Thou  Sovereign  of  my  heart, 
How  could  I  bear  to  l^ar  thy  voice 
Pronounce  the  sound,  "  Depart ! " 

3  0,  wretched  state  of  deep  despair, 

To  see  my  God  remove, 
And  fix  niy  dreadful  station  where 
'  I  must  not  taste  his  love  ! 

4  Jesus,  I  throw  my  arms  around, 

And  hang  upon  thy  breast ; 
Without  one  gracious  smile  from  thee, 
My  spirit  cannot  rest. 

5  0,  tell  me  that  my  worthless  name 

Is  graven  on  thy  hands  ; 
Show  me  some  promise  in  thy  book, 
Where  my  salvation  stands. 

1142.  ^S.  Heber, 

The  last  Judgment, 

1  IN  the  sun,  and  moon,  and  stars. 

Signs  and  wonders  there  shall  be  ; 
^_ .  Earth  shall  quake  with  inward  wars. 
Nations  with  perplexity. 

2  Soon  shall  ocean's  hoary  deep, 

Tossed  with  stronger  tempests,  rise  ; 
Darker  storms  the  mountain  sweep, 
Kedder  lightning  rend  the  skies. 
644 


THE   JUDGMENT. 

3  Evil  thoughts  shall  shake  the  proud, 

Racking  doubt  and  restless  fear ; 
And  amid  the  thunder  cloud 
Shall  the  Judge  of  men  appear. 

4  But  though  from  that  awful  face 

Heaven  shall  fade  and  earth  shall  flj, 
Fear  not  ye,  his  chosen  race  ; 
Your  redemption  draweth  nigh. 

1143.  L.    M.  Heber. 

The  Lord  loill  come, 

1  THE  Lord  will  come ;  the  earth  shall  quake ; 
The  hills  their  ancient  seats  forsake ; 

And,  withering,  from  the  vault  of  night 
*  The  stars  withdraw  their  feeble  light. 

2  The  Lord  will  come ;  but  not  the  same 
As  once  in  lowly  form  he  came, 

A  quiet  Lamb  to  slaughter  led. 

The  bruised,  the  suffering,  and  the  dead. 

3  The  Lord  will  come  ;  a  dreadful  form. 
With  wreath  of  flame  and  robe  of  storm, 
On  cherub  wings  and  wings  of  wind, 
Anointed  Judge  of  humankind. 

4  Can  this  be  he  who  wont  to  stray 
A  pilgrim  on  the  world's  highway, 

By  power  oppressed,  and  mocked  by  pride  ? 
O  God,  is  this  the  Crucified  ? 

5  Go,  tyrants,  to  the  rocks  complain  ; 
Go  seek  the  mountain's  cleft  in  vain  ; 
But  faith,  victorious  o'er  the  tomb, 
Shall  sing  for  joy,  "  The  Lord  is  come." 

1144,  C.   M.  Heber. 

The  last  Harvest. 

1  THE  angel  comes  ;  he  comes  to  reap 
TJie  harvest  of  th?  Lord  ; 
O'er  all  the  earth,  with  fatal  sweep. 
Wide  waves  his  flammg  sword. 
645 


THE  JUDGMENT. 

2  And  who  are  they,  in  sheaves,  to  bide 

The  fire  of  vengeance,  bound  ? 
The  tares,  whose  rank,  luxuriant  pride 
Choked  the  fair  crop  around. 

3  And  who  are  they,  reserved  in  store, 

God's  treasure  house  to  fill  ? 
The  wheat  a  hundred  fold  that  bore 
Amid  surrounding  ill. 

4  0  King  of  mercy,  grant  us  power 

Thy  fiery  wrath  to  flee  ; 
In  thy  destroying  angel's  hour, 
0,  gather  as  to  thee. 

1145.  8s  i&  7s.     .  ViLL.  Coll. 

Simiers  ioarned  of  the  Judgment, 

1  SINNERS,  take  the  friendly  warning ; 

Soon  that  awful  day  shall  break. 
And  the  trumpet,  with  its  dawning. 
All  the  slumbering  millions  wake. 

2  See  assembled  every  nation  ; 

,  Lofty  cities,  temples,  towers, 

Wrapped  in  dreadful  conflagration  ; 
Earth  and  sea  the  flame  devours. 

*  '  ■  3  Ye  who  to  the  world  dissemble, 

While  you  practise  deeds  of  night. 
Sinners,  now  behold  and  tremble  ; 
All  your  crimes  are  brought  to  light. 

4  Lost  in  ease,  or  carnal  pleasure. 
Sporting  on  the  burning  brink. 
Now,  you  say,  you  have  no  leisure, 
You  can  find  no  time  to  think. 

^  5  Ye  who  now,  conviction  stifling. 

Waste  your  time,  the  loss  deplore  ; 
Hear  the  angel ;  cease  your  trifling  ; 
"  Time,"  he  cries,  "  shall  be  no  more  I  ** 
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THE   JUDGMENT. 


6  Pause,  and  hear  the  voice  of  reason ; 
Catch  the  moments  as  they  fly ; 
You  who  lose  the  present  season, 
You  must  all  find  time  to  die. 

1146.  S.   M.  Doddridge. 

Preparation  for  the  Judgment, 

1  AND  will  the  Judge  descend  ? 

And  must  the  dead  arise  ? 
And  not  a  single  soul  escape 
His  all-discerning  eyes  ? 

2  How  will  my  heart  endure 

The  terrors  of  that  day, 
When  earth  and  heaven  before  his  face, 
Astonished,  shrink  away  ? 

3  But  ere  the  trumpet  shakes 

The  mansions  of  the  dead, 
Hark !  from  the  gospel's  cheering  sound 
What  joyful  tidings  spread ! 

4  Come,  sinners,  seek  his  grace, 

Whose  wrath  ye  cannot  bear ; 
Fly  to  the  shelter  of  his  cross, 
And  find  salvation  there. 

1147.  CM.  DODDRIDQB 

The  Day  approaches. 

1  THE  day  approaches,  O  my  soul, 

The  great,  decisive  day. 
Which  from  the  verge  of  mortal  life 
Shall  bear  thee  far  away. 

2  Another  day  more  awful  dawns. 

And  lo,  the  Judge  appears  ; 
Ye  heavens,  retire  before  his  face, 
And  sink,  ye  darkened  stars. 

3  Yet  does  one  short,  preparing  ||0ur, 

One  precious  hour,  remain ; 
Eouse,  then,  my  soul,  with  all  thy  pow^. 
Nor  let  it  pass  in  vain. 
.  647 


THE   JUDGMENT. 

1148.  Ts.  Kelly. 

Christ  coming  to  save  his  People. 

1  HAEK  !  that  shout  of  rapturous  joj, 

Bursting  forth  from  yonder  cloud  ; 
Jesus  comes,  and,  through  the  sky, 
Angels  tell  their  joy  aloud. 

2  Hark  !  the  trumpet's  awful  voice 

Sounds  abroad  o'er  sea  and  land ; 
Let  his  people  now  rejoice ; 
Their  redemption  is  at  hand. 

3  See,  the  Lord  appears  in  view  ; 

Heaven  and  earth  before  him  fly  : 
Eise,  ye  saints  ;  he  comes  for  you  ; 
Else  to  meet  him  in  the  sky. 

4  Go  and  dwell  with  him  above, 

Where  no  foe  can  e'er  molest, 
Happy  in  the  Savior's  love, 
Ever  blessing,  ever  blest.' 

1149.  8s,  7s,  &  4.  Oliver. 

Christ  coming  to  Judgment, 

1  LO,  he  comes,  with  clouds  descending. 

Once  for  favored  sinners  slain ; 

Thousand  thousand  saints,  attending, 

Swell  the  triumph  of  his  train : 

Hallelujah ! 
Jesus  shall  forever  reign. 

2  Every  eye  shall  now  behold  him, 

Eobed  in  dreadful  majesty  : 
Those  who  set  at  nought  and  sold  him, 
Pierced,  and  nailed  him  to  the  tree, 

Deeply  wailing. 
Shall  the  true  Messiah  see. 

3  When  l^e  solemn^trump  has  sounded, 

Heaven  and  earth  shall  flee  away ; 
All  who  hate  him  must,  confounded, 
Hear  the  summons  of  that  day  •— 
648. 


THE  JUDGMENT. 

"  Come  to  judgment  — 
Come  to  judgment  —  come  away.'* 
4  Now  the  Savior,  long  expected, 
See,  in  solemn  pomp,  appear ; 
All  his  saints,  by  man  rejected. 
Now  shall  meet  him  in  the  air : 

Hallelujah! 
See  the  day  of  God  appear. 

1150.  L.    M.  Watts. 

Eejoicing  in  Christ  as  Sovereign  and  Judge* 

1  HE  reigns  —  the  Lord,  the  Savior,  reigns : 
Sing  to  his  name  in  lofty  strains  ; 

Let  all  the  earth  in  songs  rejoice, 
And  in  his  praise  exalt  their  voice. 

2  Deep  are  his  counsels,  and  unknown ; 
But  grace  and  truth  support  his  throne : 
Though  gloomy  clouds  his  way  surround, 
Justice  is  their  eternal  ground. 

3  In  robes  of  judgment,  lo,  he  comes, 

Shakes  the  wide  earth  and  cleaves  the  tombs  t 
Before  him  burns  devouring  fire  \ 
The  mountains  melt,  the  seas  retire. 

4  His  enemies,  with  sore  dismay, 

Fly  from  the  sight,  and  shun  the  day : 
Then  lift  your  heads,  ye  saints,  on  high, 
And  sing,  for  your  redemption's  nigh. 

1151.  CM.  Watts. 
Jehovah  coming  to  Judgment, 

1  THE  Lord,  the  Judge,  before  his  throne 

Bids  all  the  earth  draw  nigh  ; 
The  nations  near  the  rising  sun, 
And  near  the  western  sky. 

2  No  more  shall  bold  blasphemer^  say, 

"  Judgment  will  ne'er  begin/' 
No  more  abuse  his  long  delay 
To  impudence  and  sin. 
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THE   JUDGMENT. 

3  Throned  on  a  cloud,  our  God  shall  come ; 

Bright  flames  prepare  his  way ; 
Thunder  and  darkness,  fire  and  storm, 
,  \  Lead  on  the  dreadful  day. 

4  Heaven,  from  above,  his  call  shall  hear ; 

Attending  angels  come ; 
And  earth  and  hell  shall  know  and  fear 
His  justice  and  their  doom. 

1152.  8s,  7s,  &   4.      RippoN's  Coll. 

The  Judgment  welcomed. 

1  LO,  He  Cometh  :  countless  trumpets 

Wake  to  life  the  slumbering  dead ; 
'Mid  ten  thousand  saints  and  angels 
See  their  great,  exalted  Head : 

Hallelujah  ! 
Welcome,  welcome,  Son  of  God. 

2  Full  of  joyful  expectation,  ^ 

Saints  behold  the  Judge  appear ; 
Truth  and  justice  go  before  him  ; 
■|.;  Now  the  joyfiil  sentence  hear : 

Hallelujah ! 
Welcome,  welcome,  Judge  divine. 

3  "  Come,  ye  blessed  of  my  Father ; 

Enter  into  life  and  joy ; 
Banish  all  your  fears  and  sorrows ; 
Endless  praise  be  your  employ  : " 

Hallelujah  ! 
Welcome,  welcome  to  the  skies. 

1153.  8s,  7s,  &  4.        viLL.  toLi. 

The  Sinner  in  Judgment, 
1  SEE  th'  eternal  Judge  descending ; 
View  him  seated  on  his  throne  ; 
Now,  poor  sinner,  now  lamenting, 
Stand  and  hear  thy  awful  doom : 

Trumpets  call  thee ; 
Stand  and  hear  thy  awful  doom. 
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THE   JUDGMENT. 

2  Hear  the  cries  he  now  is  venting, 

Filled  with  dread  of  fiercer  pain, 
While  in  anguish  thus  lamenting 
That  he  ne'er  was  born  again : 

Greatly  mourning 
That  he  ne'er  was  born  again. 

3  "  Yonder  sits  my  slighted  Savior, 

With  the  marks  of  dying  love  ; 
0  that  I  had  sought  his  favor 
When  I  felt  his  Spirit  move  ! 

Golden  moments, 
When  I  fel :  his  Spirit  move." 

4  Now,  despisers,  look  and  wonder  ; 

Hope  and  sinners  here  must  part : 
Louder  than  a  peal  of  thunder, 

Hear  the  dreadful  sound,  "  Depart ; " 

Lost  forever ; 
Hear  the  dreadful  sound,  "  Depart." 

1154.  S.   M.  Beddomb. 

The  Lord  cometh  to  Judgment. 

1  BEHOLD,  the  day  is  come  ; 

The  righteous  Judge  is  near  ; 
And  sinners,  trembling  at  their  doom, 
;i  Shall  soon  their  sentence  hear. 

2  Angels,  in  bright  attire, 

Conduct  him  through  the  skies  ; 
Darkness  and  tempest,  smoke  and  fire, 
Attend  him  as  he  flies. 

3  How  awful  is  the  sight ! 

How  loud  the  thunders  roar ! 

The  sun  forbears  to  give  his  light, 

And  stars  are  seen  no  more. 

4  The  whole  creation  groans  ; 

But  saints  arise  and  sing  : 
They  are  the  ransomed  of  the  Lord, 
Aiid  he  their  God  and  King. 
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THE  JUDGMENT. 

1155.  11    &    12s.  ^      MlLMAK. 
The  final  Scene, 

1  THE  chariot !  the  chariot !  its  wheels  roll  in  fire, 
As  the  Lord  cometh  down  in  the  pomp  of  his  ire ; 
Lo,  self-moving  it  drives  on  its  pathway  of  cloud, 
And  the  heavens  with  t.ie  burden  of  Godhead  are 

bowed. 

2  The  glory  !  the  glory  !  around  him  are  poured 
Mighty  hosts  of  the  angels  that  wait  on  the  Lord ; 
And  the  glorified  saints  and  the  martyrs  are  there, 
And  there  all  who  the  palm  wreaths  of  victory 

wear. 

3  The   trumpet  !   the  trumpet !   the   dead   have  all 

heard : 
Lo,  the  depths  of  the  stone-covered  charnel  are 

stirred ; 
From  the  sea,  from  the  earth,  from,  the  south,  from 

the  north, 
All  the  vast  generations  of  men  are  come  forth. 

4  The  judgment !  the  judgment !  the  thrones  are  all 

set 
"Where  the  Lamb  and  the  white-vested  elders  are 

met ; 
There  all  flesh  is  at  once  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord, 
And  the  doom  of  eternity  hangs  on  his  word. 

i  Li  mercy,  m  mercy,  look  down  from  above. 

Great  Creator,  on  us,  thy  sad  children,  with  love ; 
When  beneath  to  their  darkness  the  wicked  are 

,    driven. 
May  our  justified  souls  find  a  welcome  in  heaven. 

1156.  C.    P.    M.        RippoN's  Coll. 
Pleading  for  Acceptance, 

1  WHEN  thou,  my  righteous  Judge,  shalt  come, 
To  call  thy  ransomed  people  home, 
Shall  I  among  them  stand  ? 
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THE   JUDGMENT. 

Shall  such  a  worthless  worm  as  I, 

Who  sometimes  am  afraid  to  die, 

Be  found  at  thy  right  hand  ? 

2  I  love  to  meet  among  them  now, 
Before  thy  gracious  throne  to  bow. 

Though  weakest  of  them  all ; 
And  '^n  I  bear  the  piercing  thought, 
To  have  my  worthless  name  left  out, 

When  thou  for  them  shalt  call  ? 

3  Prevent,  prevent  it  by  thy  grace  ; 
Be  thou,  dear  Lord,  my  hiding-place 

In  that  expected  day ; 
Thy  pardoning  voice,  0,  let  me  hear, 
To  still  each  unbelieving  fear, 

Nor  let  me  fall,  I  pray. 

4  Among  thy  saints  let  me  be  found 
Whene'er  th'  archangel's  trump  shall  sound, 

To  see  thy  smiling  face  : 
Then  loud  through  all  the  crowd  I'll  sing, 
While  heaven's  resounding  mansions  ring 

With  shouts  of  boundless  grace. 

1157.  C.    M.  Wesley. 

Reflections  on  the  Judgment, 

1  AND  must  I  be  to  judgment  brought, 

And  answer,  in  that  day, 
For  every  vain  and  idle  thought, 
And  every  word  I  say  ? 

2  Yes,  every  secret  of  my  heart 

Shall  shortly  be  made  known, 
And  I  receive  my  just  desert 
For  all  that  I  have  done. 

3  How  careful,  then,  ought  I  to  live  ! 

With  what  religious  fear  ! 
Who  such  a  strict  account  must  give 
For  my  behavior  here. 

4  Thou  awful  Judge  of  quick  and  dead, 

The  watchfo.  power  bestow ; 
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•      HEAVEN. 

So  sLall  I  to  my  ways  take  heedj 
To  all  I  speak  or  do. 

If  row  thou  standest  at  the  door, 

O,  let  me  feel  thee  near, 
And  make  my  peace  with  God  before 

I  at  thy  bar  appear. 


HEAVEN. 
]158.  L.  M.  T.CK. 

The  Dwelling-Place  of  God» 

1  THERE  is  a  region  lovelier  far 

Than  sages  tell  or  poets  sing, 
Brighter  than  noonday  glories  are, 
And  softer  than  the  tints  of  spring. 

2  It  is  not  fanned  by  summer's  gale  ; 

'Tis  not  refreshed  by  vernal  showers  ; 
It  never  needs  the  moonbeam  pale  — 
For  there  are  known  no  evening  hours. 

3  No  ;  for  that  world  is  ever  bright 

With  purest  radiance  all  its  own  : 
The  streams  of  uncreated  light 

Flow  round  it  from  th'  eternal  throne. 

4  It  is  all  holy  and  serene, 

The  land  of  glory  and  repose  ; 
No  cloud  obscures  the  radiant  scene  ; 
There  not  a  tear  of  sorrow  flows. 

5  In  vain  the  curious,  searching  eye 

May  seek  to  view  the  fair  abode, 
Or  find  it  in  the  starry  sky  : 

It  is  the  dwelling-place  of  God.  - 
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\       '  HEAVEN. 
1159.  L.     M.  WATTf 


1  WHAT  sinners  value  I  resign  ; 
Lord,  'tis  enough  that  thou  art  mine : 
I  shall  behold  thy  blissful  face, 
And  stand  complete  in  righteousness. 

2  This  life's  a  dream,  an  empty  show ; 
But  the  bright  world  to  which  I  go 
Hath  joys  substantial  and  sincere  : 
When  shall  I  wake,  and  find  me  there  ? 

3  0  glorious  hour  !  O  blest  abode  ! 
I  shall  be  near  and  like  my  God, 
And  flesh  and  sin  no  more  control 
The  sacred  pleasures  of  my  soul. 

4  My  flesh  shall  slumber  in  the  ground 
Till  the  last  trumpet's  joyful  sound, 
Then  burst  the  chains  with  glad  surprise, 
And  in  my  Savior's  image  rise. 

1160,  S.    M.  R.  Palmes 

Ileavejily  Best, 

1  AND  is  there.  Lord,  a  rest 

For  weary  souls  designed, 
Where  not  a  care  shall  stir  the  breast. 
Or  sorrow  entrance  find  ? 

2  Is  there  a  blissful  home 

Where  kindred  minds  shall  meet, 
And  live  and  love,  nor  ever  roam 
From  that  serene  retreat  ? 

3  Forever  blessed  they 

Whose  joyful  feet  shall  stand. 
While  endless  ages  waste  away 
Amid  that  glorious  land. 

4  My  soul  would  thither  tend. 

While  toilsome  years  are  given ; 
Then  let  me,  gracious  God,  ascend 
'  To  sweet  repose  in  heaven. 

655 


HEAVEN. 

1161.  CM.  R.TURNBULL. 

My  Father's  House* 

1  THERE  is  a  place  of  sacred  rest, 

Far,  far  beyond  the  skies, 
Where  beauty  smiles  eternally, 

And  pleasure  never  dies  — 
My  Father's  house,  my  heavenly  home, 

Where  "  many  mansions  "  stand. 
Prepared,  by  hands  divine,  for  all 

Who  seek  the  better  land. 

2  When  tossed  upon  the  waves  of  life, 

With  fear  on  every  side,  — 
When  fiercely  howls  the  gathering  storm, 

And  foams  the  angry  tide,  — 
Beyond  the  storm,  beyond  the  gloom. 

Breaks  forth  the  light  of  morn. 
Bright  beaming  from  my  Father's  house. 

To  cheer  the  soul  forlorn. 

2  Yes,  even  at  that  fearful  hour 

When  death  shall  seize  its  prey, 
And  from  the  place  that  knows  us  now 

Shall  hurry  us  away, 
The  vision  of  that  heavenly  home 

Shall  cheer  the  parting  soul, 
And  o'er  it,  mounting  to  the  skies, 

A  tide  of  rapture  roll. 

4  In  that  pure  home  of  tearless  joy 
Earth's  parted  friends  shall  meet, 
With  smiles  of  love  that  never  fade, 

And  blessedness  complete  : 
There,  there  adieus  are  sounds  unknown ; 

Death  frowns  not  on  that  scene, 
But  life  and  glorious  beauty  shine. 
Untroubled  and  serene. 
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HEAVEN. 

Xlu<w*  ^'    '^■'         Montgomery's  Coll. 

Jemsalem, 

1  JERUSALEM,  my  glorious  home! 

Name  ever  dear  to  me ; 
"When  shall  my  labors  have  an  end, 
In  joy,  and  peace,  and  thee  ? 

2  When  shall  these  eyes  thy  heaven-built  walls 

And  pearly  gates  behold  ? 
Thy  bulwarks  with  salvation  strong, 
And  streets  of  shining  gold  ? 

3  0,  when,  thou  city  of  my  God, 

Shall  I  thy  courts  ascend. 
Where  congregations  na'er  break  up, 

And  Sabbaths  never  end  ? 
4-  There  happier  bowers  than  Eden's  bloom 

Nor  sin  nor  sorrow  know : 
Blest  seats  !  through  rude  and  stormy  scenes 

I  onward  press  to  you. 

5  Why  should  I  shrink  at  pain  and  woe  ? 

Or  feel  at  death  dismay  ? 
I've  Canaan's  goodly  land  in  view, 
I  And  realms  of  endless  day. 

6  Apostles,  martyrs,  prophets,  there, 

Around  my  Savior  stand  ; 
And  soon  my  friends  in  Christ  below 
Will  join  the  glorious  band. 

7  Jerusalem,  my  glorious  home  ! 

My  soul  still  pants  for  thee  ; 
Then  shall  my  labors  have  an  end 
When  I  thy  joys  shall  see. 

1163.  L.     M.  AKON. 

The  better  Land, 

1  THERE  is  a  land  mine  eye  hath  seen, 
In  visions  of  enraptured  thought, 
So  bright  that  all  which  spreads  between 
Is  with  its  ladiant  glory  fraught  ;  — 
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HEAVEN. 

2  A  land  upon  whose  blissful  shore 

There  rests  no  shadow,  falls  no  stain ; 
There  those  who  meet  shall  part  no  more, 
And  those  long  parted  meet  again. 

3  Its  skies  are  not  like  earthly  skies, 

With  varying  hues  of  shade  and  light ; 
It  hath  no  need  of  suns  to  rise. 
To  dissipate  the  gloom  of  night. 

4  There  sweeps  no  desolating  wind 

Across  that  calm,  serene  abode  ; 
The  wanderer  there  a  home  may  find, 
Within  the  paradise  of  God. 

1164.  S.    M.  Montgomery. 

Home  in  Heaven 

1  MY  Father's  house  on  high  ! 

Home  of  my  soul !  how  near, 
At  times,  to  faith's  foreseeing  eye 
Thy  golden  gates  appear  ! 

2  1  hear  at  morn  and  even. 

At  noon  and  midnight  hour, 
The  choral  harmonies  of  heaven 
Seraphic  music  pour. 

3  O,  then  my  spirit  faints 

To  reach  the  land  I  love. 
The  bright  inheritance  of  saints, 
My  glorious  home  above. 

3165.  CM.  Village  Hymns. 

Celestial  Frospects, 

1  BRIGHT  glories  rush  upon  my  sight, 

And  charm  my  wondering  eyes  — 
The  regions  of  immortal  light. 
The  beauties  of  the  skies. 

2  All  hail,  ye  fair,  celestial  shores, 

Ye  lands  of  endless  day ; 
A  rich  delight  your  prospect  pours, 
And  drives  my  griefs  away. 
658 


nEAVEN. 

3  There's  a  delightful  clearness  now  ; 

My  clouds  of  doubt  are  gone ; 
Fled  is  my  former  darkness  too ; 
My  fears  are  all  withdrawn. 

4  Short  is  the  passage,  short  the  space, 

Between  my  home  and  me  ; 
There,  there  behold  the  radiant  place ; 
How  near  the  mansions  be ! 

5  Immortal  wonders  !  boundless  things 

In  those  dear  worlds  appear  ; 
Prepare  me,  Lord,  to  stretch  my  wings, 
And  in  those  glories  share. 

1166.  8s  &  6s.    (Peculiar.)  TappJlN. 

Heaven  anticipated, 

1  THEEE  is  an  hour  of  peaceful  rest 

To  mourning  wanderers  given  ; 
There  is  a  joy  for  souls  distressed, 
A  balm  for  every  wounded  breast ; 

'Tis  found  alone  in  heaven. 

2  There  is  a  home  for  weary  souls, 

By  sins  and  sorrows  driven, 
When  tossed  on  life's  tempestuous  shoals, 
Where  storms  arise,  and  ocean  rolls, 

And  all  is  drear  —  'tis  heaven. 

3  There  faith  lifts  up  the  tearless  eye, 

The  heart  no  longer  riven. 
And  views  the  tempest  passing  by. 
Sees  evening  shadows  quickly  fly. 

And  all  serene  in  heaven. 

4  There  fragrant  flowers  immortal  bloom, 

And  joys  supreme  are  given  ; 
There  rays  divine  disperse  the  gloom ; 
Beyond  the  dark  and  narrow  tomb 

Appears  the  dawn  of  heaven. 
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HEAVEN. 

1167.  C.    M.  TAPPAK. 

The  Peace  and  Repose  of  Heaven* 

1  THERE  is  an  hour  of  hallowed  peace 

For  those  with  cares  oppressed, 
When  sighs  and  sorrowing  tears  shall  cease, 
And  all  be  hushed  to  rest. 

2  'Tis  then  the  soul  is  freed  from  fears 

And  doubts  which  here  annoy ; 
Then  they  that  oft  had  sown  in  tears 
Shall  reap  again  in  joy. 

3  There  is  a  home  of  sweet  repose, 

Where  storms  assail  no  more ; 
The  stream  of  endless  pleasure  flows 
On  that  celestial  shore. 

4  There  purity  with  love  appears. 

And  bliss  without  alloy  ; 
There  they  that  oft  had  sown  in  tears 
Shall  reap  again  in  joy. 

1168.  C.   M.  WATm 

The  heavenly  Mansio7i. 

1  THERE  is  a  house  not  made  with  hands, 

Eternal,  and  on  high  ; 
And  here  my  spirit  waiting  stands 
Till  God  shall  bid  it  fly. 

2  Shortly  this  prison  of  my  clay 

Must  be  dissolved  and  fall ; 

Then,  0  my  soul,  with  joy  obey 

Thy  heavenly  Father's  call. 

3  'Tis  he,  by  his  almighty  grace, 

That  forms  thee  fit  for  heaven. 
And,  as  an  earnest  of  the  place. 
Has  his  own  Spirit  given. 

4  We  walk  by  faith  of  joys  to  come ; 

Faith  lives  upon  his  word ; 
But  while  the  body  is  our  home, 
We're  absent  from  the  Lord. 
660 


HEA71EN. 

5  'Tis  pleasant  to  believe  tliy  gr^ce, 
But  we  liad  rather  see  ; 
"We  would  be  absent  from  the,  flesh, 
And  present,  Lord,  with  thee. 

1169.  11^*  MuHLENBUna. 

Longing  for  Heaven, 

1  I  WOULD  not  live  alway  ;  I  ask  not  to  stay 
Where  storm  after  storm  rises  o'er  the  dark  way ; 
The  few  lurid  mornings  that  dawn  on  us  here 

Are  enough  for  Hfe's  woes — full  enough  for  its  cheer. 

2  I  would  not  live  alway;  no,  welcome  the  tomb; 
Since  Jesus  has  lain  there,  I  dread  not  its  gloom ; 
There  sweet  be  my  rest  till  he  bid  me  arise 

To  hail  him  in  triumph  descending  the  skies. 

3  Who,  who  would  live  alway,  away  from  his  God  — 
Away  from  yon  heaven,  that  blissful  abode, 
Where  rivers  of  pleasure  flow  o'er  the  bright  plains, 
And  the  noontide  of  glory  eternally  reigns  ?  — 

4  Where  saints  of  all  ages  in  harmony  meet. 
Their  Savior  and  brethren  transported  to  greet, 
While  anthems  of  rapture  unceasingly  roll, 

And  the  smile  of  the  Lord  is  the  life  of  the  soul  ? 

11/0.  L.    M.  Doddridge. 

Desiring  to  depart  and  he  loith  Christ. 

1  WHILE  on  the  verge  of  life  I  stand, 
And  view  the  scenes  on  either  hand. 
My  spirit  struggles  with  my  clay. 
And  longs  to  wing  its  flight  away. 

2  Come,  ye  angelic  guardia^is,  come. 
And  lead  the  willing  pilgrim  home  ; 
Ye  know  the  way  to  Jesus'  throne. 
Source  of  my  joys  and  of  your  own. 

3  The  blissful  interview,  how  sweet 
To  fall  transported  at  his  feet ! 
Raised  in  his  arms,  to  view  his  face. 
Through  the  full  beamings  of  his  grace ! 

56  661 


HEAVEN. 

4  Yet,  with  these  prospects  full  in  sight, 
ril  wait  thy  signal  for  my  flight ; 
For  while  thy  service  I  pursue, 
I  find  my  heaven  begun  below. 

1171.  C.   M.  Watts. 

The  Hope  of  Heaven* 

1  WHEN  I  can  read  my  title  clear 

To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
I  bid  farewell  to  every  fear, 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage. 

And  fiery  darts  be  hurled, 
Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage, 
And  face  a  frowning  world. 

3  Let  cares,  like  a  wild  deluge,  come. 

And  storms  of  sorrow  fall, 
May  I  but  safely  reach  my  home. 
My  God,  my  heaven,  my  all. 

4  There  shall  I  bathe  my  weary  soul 

In  seas  of  heavenly  rest, 
And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll 
Across  my  peaceful  breast. 

1172.  C.    M.  Steele. 

Heaveti  anticipated, 

1  COME,  Lord,  and  warm  each  languid  heart, 

Inspire  each  lifeless  tongue  ; 
And  let  the  joys  of  heaven  impart 
Their  influence  to  our  song. 

2  Then  to  the  shining  realms  of  bliss 

The  wings  of  faith  shall  soar. 
And  all  the  charms  of  paradise 
Our  raptured  thoughts  explore. 

3  There  shall  the  followers  of  the  Lamb 

Join  in  immortal  songs. 
And  endless  honors  to  his  name 
Employ  their  tuneful  tongues. 
662 


HEAVEN. 

4  Lord,  tmie  our  hearts  to  praise  and  love ; 

Our  feeble  notes  inspire, 
Till,  in  thy  blissful  courts  above, 
We  join  the  heavenly  choir. 

1173.  C.    M.  Wattb. 

The  heavenly  Canaan, 

1  THEEE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 

Where  saints  immortal  reign ; 
Eternal  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2  There  evei  lasting  spring  abides. 

And  never-fading  flowers ; 
•    Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 
That  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

5  Sweet  fields,  beyond  the  swelling  flood, 

Stand  dressed  in  living  green ; 

So  to  the  Jews  fair  Canaan  stood. 

While  Jordan  rolled  between. 

4  But  timorous  mortals  start  and  shrink 

To  cross  this  narrow  sea, 
And  linger,  trembhng,  on  the  brink. 
And  fear  to  launch  away. 

5  O,  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove, 

Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise. 
And  see  the  Canaan  that  we  love 
With  unbeclouded  eyes,  — 

6  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er,  • 

oSTot  Jordan's  stream,  nor  death's  cold  flood, 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 

1174.  CM.  S.  Stennett. 
Heaven  in  Prospect, 

1  ON  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand. 
And  cast  a  wishful  eye 
To  Canaan's  fair  and  happy  land, 
Where  mj  possessions  lie. 
663 


HEAVEN. 

2  O  the  transporting,  rapturous  scene 

That  rises  to  my  sight ! 
Sweet  fields,  arrayed  in  living  green, 
And  rivers  3f  delight. 

3  O'er  all  those  wide-extended  plains 

Shines  one  eternal  day ; 
There  God  the  Son  forever  reigns, 
And  scatters  night  away. 

4  No  chilling  winds,  nor  poisonous  breath, 

Can  reach  that  healthful  shore  ; 
Sickness  and  sorrow,  pain  and  death. 
Are  felt  and  feared  no  more. 

5  When  shall  I  reach  that  happy  place, 

And  be  forever  blest  ? 
When  shall  I  see  my  Father's  face, 
And  in  his  bosom  rest  ? 

6  Filled  with  delight,  my  raptured  soul 

Would  here  no  longer  stay  ; 
Though  Jordan's  waves  should  round  me  roll, 
I'd  fearless  launch  away. 

1175.  8s  Sc  7s.  (Peculiar.)  Kelly. 

Close  of  the  Christian  Warfare* 

1  WHEN  we  pass  through  yonder  river, 

When  we  reach  the  farther  shore, 
There's  an  end  of  war  forever, 

We  shall  see  our  foes  no  more : 
»        All  our  conflicts  then  shall  cease. 
Followed  by  eternal  peace. 

2  After  warfare,  rest  is  pleasant ; 

O,  how  sweet  the  prospect  is  ! 
Though  we  toil  and  strive  at  present, 

Let  us  not  repine  at  this  : 
Toil,  and  pain,  and  conflict  past, 
All  endear  repose  at  last. 

3  When  we  gain  the  heavenly  regions, 

When  we  touch  the  heavenly  shore,  — 


HEAVEN. 

Blessed  thought !  —  no  hostile  legions 

Can  alarm  or  trouble  more  : 
Far  beyond  the  reach  of  foes, 
We  shall  dwell  in  sweet  repose* 
4  0  that  hope  I  how  bright !  how  glorious  ! 

'Tis  his  people's  blest  reward  ; 
In  the  Savior's  strength  victorious, 

They  at  length  behold  their  Lord : 
In  his  kingdom  they  shall  rest, 
In  his  Icve  be  fully  blest. 

1176.  C.   M.  Beddome. 

The  final  Adieu, 

1  THERE  is  a  world  of  perfect  bliss 

Above  the  starry  skies  ; 
Oppressed  with  sorrows  and  with  sins, 
I  thither  lift  my  eyes. 

2  'Tis  there  the  weary  are  at  rest. 

And  all  is  peace  within  ; 
The  mind,  with  guilt  no  more  oppressed, 
Is  tranquil  and  serene. 

3  Discord  and  strife  are  banished  thence, 

Distrust  and  slavish  fear  ; 
No  more  we  hear  the  pensive  sigh. 
Nor  see  the  falling  tear. 

4  Farewell  to  earth  and  earthly  things  ; 

In  vain  they  tempt  my  stay : 
Come,  angels,  spread  your  joyful  wings. 
And  bear  my  soul  away. 

117?.  C.   M.  Watts. 

Rest  from  Siii  and  Trouble  in  Heaven, 

1  OUR  sins,  alas !  how  strong  they  are  ! 

And,  like  a  raging  flood, 
They  break  our  duty.  Lord,  to  thee. 
And  force  us  from  our  God. 

2  The  waves  of  trouble,  how  they  rise  ! 

How  loud  the  tempests  roar ! 
56*  665 


HEAVEN. 

But  death  shall  land  our  weary  souls 
Safe  on  the  heavenly  shore. 

3  There  to  fulfil  his  high  commands, 

Our  cheerful  feet  shall  move  ; 
No  sin  shall  clog  our  active  zeal, 
Nor  cool  our  burning  love. 

4  We  there  shall  ever  sing  and  tell 

The  wonders  of  his  grace, 
While  heavenly  raptures  fire  our  heart?  ^ 
And  smile  in  every  face. 

5  Forever  his  dear,  sacred  name 

Shall  dwell  upon  our  tongue^ 
And  Jesus  and  salvation  be 
The  close  of  every  song. 

1178.  L.    M.  PnATi'sf  Coll. 
Heaven  alone  unfading,, 

1  HOW  vain  is  all  beneath  the  skies ! 

How  transient  every  earthly  bliss  ! 
How  slender  all  the  fondest  ties 
That  bind  us  to  a  world  like  this  ! 

2  The  evening  cloud,  the  morning  dew, 

The  withering  grass,  the  fading  flower, 
Of  earthly  hopes  are  emblems  true  — ■ 
The  glory  of  a  passing  hour. 

3  But  though  earth's  fairest  blossoms  die. 

And  all  beneath  the  skies  is  vain, 
There  is  a  brighter  world  on  high, 
Beyond  the  reach  of  care  and  pain. 

4  Then  let  the  hope  of  joys  to  come 

Dispel  our  cares,  and  chase  our  fears : 
If  God  be  ours,  we're  travelling  home. 
Though  passing  through  a  vale  of  tears. 

1179.  C.    M.  Steele. 

Glories  of  Heaven, 
1  FAE  from  these  narrow  scen6>T  of  night 
Unbounded  glories  rise, 
666 


HEAVEN. 

And  realms  of  joy  and  pure  deliglit, 
Unknown  to  mortal  eyes. 

2  Fair,  distant  land  !  — could  mortal  eyes 

But  half  its  charms  explore, 

How  would  our  spirits  long  to  rise. 

And  dwell  on  earth  no  more  ! 

3  No  cloud  those  blissful  regions  know  — 

Eealms  ever  bright  and  fair  ; 
For  sin,  the  source  of  mortal  woe. 
Can  never  enter  there. 

4  0,  may  the  heavenly  prospect  fire 

Our  hearts  with  ardent  love, 
Till  wings  of  faith,  and  strong  desire, 
Bear  every  thought  above. 

5  Prepare  us,  Lord,  by  grace  divine, 

For  thy  bright  courts  on  high ; 
Then  bid  our  spirits  rise  and  join 
The  chorus  of  the  sky. 

1  1  O  0 .  ^^'  MONTftftMSillf. 

The  Redeemed  in  Heaven* 

1  WHO  are  these  in  bright  array, 

This  exulting,  happy  throng, 
Round  the  altar  night  and  day, 

Hymning  one  triumphant  song  ? 
"  Worthy  is  the  Lamb,  once  slain, 

Blessing,  honor,  glory,  power, 
Wisdom,  riches,  to  obtain. 

New  dominion  every  hour." 

2  These  through  fiery  trials  trod  ; 

These  from  great  affliction  came  ; 
Now,  before  the  throne  of  God, 

Sealed  with  his  almighty  name  : 
Clad  in  raiment  pure  and  white, 

Victor  palms  in  every  hand, 
Through  their  great  Eedeemer's  might, 

More  than  conquerors  they  stand. 
667 


HEAVEN. 

3  Hunger,  thirst,  disease,  unknown, 

On  immortal  fruits  they  feed  ; 
Them  the  Lamb,  amidst  the  throne, 

Shall  to  living  fountains  lead  : 
Joy  and  gladness  banish  sighs  ; 

Perfect  love  dispels  all  fears  ; 
And  forever  from  their  eyes 

God  shall  vripe  away  their  tears. 

2181^  L.    M.  Sac.  Lyeics. 

The  Redeemed  in  Heaven, 

1  LO,  round  the  throne,  at  God's  right  hand, 
The  saints,  in  countless  myriads,  stand. 
Of  every  tongue,  redeemed  to  God, 
Arrayed  in  garments  washed  in  blood. 

2  Through  tribulation  great  they  came  ; 
They  bore  the  cross,  despised  the  shame : 
From  all  their  labors  now  they  rest, 

In  God's  eternal  glory  blest. 

3  Hunger  and  thirst  they  feel  no  more  ; 
Nor  sin,  nor  pain,  nor  death  deplore  : 
The  tears  are  wiped  from  every  eye. 
And  sorrow  yields  to  endless  joy. 

»        4  They  see  their  Savior  face  to  face, 

And  sing  the  triumphs  of  his  grace  : 
Him  day  and  night  they  ceaseless  praise ; 
To  him  their  loud  hosannas  raise. 

5  Worthy  the  Lamb,  for  sinners  slain, 
Through  endless  years  to  live  and  reign 
Thou  hast  redeemed  us  by  thy  blood. 
And  made  us  kings  and  priests  to  God. 

1182.  C.    M.  Watts. 

The  Martyrs  glorified. 
1  "  THESE  glorious  minds,  how  bright  they 
shine  ! 
Whence  all  their  white  array  ? 

668 


HEAVEN. 

How  came  they  to  the  happy  seats 
Of  everlasting  day  ?  " 

2  Lo,  these  are  they  from  sufferings  great 

Who  came  to  realms  of  light, 
And  in  the  blood  of  Christ  have  washed 
Thes3  robes,  which  shine  so  bright. 

3  Now  with  triumphal  palms  they  stand 

Before  the  throne  on  high, 
And  serve  the  God  they  love,  amidst 
The  glories  of  the  sky. 

4  His  presence  fills  each  heart  with  joy, 

Tunes  every  lip  to  sing ; 
By  day,  by  night,  the  sacred  courts 
With  glad  hosannas  ring. 

5  Their  thij-st  and  hunger  ever  flee  ; 

Their  joys  forever  last : 
The  fruit  of  life's  immortal  tree 
Shall  be  their  sweet  repast. 

6  The  Lamb  shall  lead  his  heavenly  flock 

Where  living  fountains  rise  ; 
And  love  divine  shall  wipe  away 
The  sorrows  of  their  eyes. 

J_  J  Q  ^  ^  7s.  Montgomery 

The  Victory  of  the  Saints, 

1  PALMS  of  glory,  raiment  bright, 

Crowns  which  never  fade  away. 
Gird  and  deck  the  saints  in  light ; 

Priests,  and  kings,  and  conquerors,  they 

2  Yet  the  conquerors  bring  their  palms 

To  the  Lamb  amidst  the  throne. 
And  proclaim,  in  joyful  psalms. 
Victory  through  his  cross  alone. 

3  Kings  for  harps  their  crowns  resign, 

Crying,  as  they  strike  the  chords, 
"  Take  the  kingdom  ;  it  is  thine, 
King  of  kings  and  Lord  of  lords." 

669 


HEAVEN. 

4  Round  the  altar  priests  confess, 

With  their  robes  made  white  as  snow, 
^Twas  their  Savior's  righteousness, 
And  his  blood,  which  made  them  so. 

5  Who  were  these  ?  on  earth  they  dwelt, 

Sinners  once  of  Adam's  race  ; 
Guilt,  and  faar,  and  suffering  felt, 
But  were  saved  by  sovereign  grace. 

6  They  were  mortal,  too,  like  us  ; 

And  when  we,  like  them,  shall  die. 
May  our  souls,  translated  thus. 

Triumph,  reign,  and  shine  on  high. 

1184.  C.    M.  Watts. 

Holiness  of  Heaven* 

1  NOR  eye  hath  seen,  nor  ear  nath  heard, 

Nor  sense  nor  reason  known. 
What  joys  the  Father  has  prepared 
For  tlt'ose  that  love  his  Son. 

2  But  the  good  Spirit  of  the  Lord 

Reveals  a  heaven  to  come  ; 

The  beams  of  glory  in  his  word 

Allure  and  guide  us  home 

3  Pure  are  the  joys  above  the  sky, 

And  all  the  region  peace  : 
No  wanton  lips,  nor  envious  eye, 
Can  see  or  taste  the  bliss. 

4  Those  holy  gates  forever  bar 

Pollution,  sin,  and  shame  ; 
And  none  shall  gain  admittance  there 
But  followers  of  the  Lamb. 

1185.  T^S.  Raffles. 
The  Saints  in  Glory. 

1  HIGH  in  yonder  realms  of  light 
Dwell  the  raptured  saints  above, 
Far  beyond  our  feeble  sight, 
Happy  in  Immanuel's  love. 
670 


HEAVEN. 

2  Pilgrims  in  this  vale  of  tears. 

Once  tliej  knew,  like  us  belo^, 
Gloomy  doubts,  distressing  fears, 
Torturing  pain,  and  heavy  woe. 

3  Happy  spirits,  ye  are  fled 

Where  no  grief  can  entrance  find, 
Lulled  to  rest  the  aching  head. 
Soothed  the  anguish  of  the  mind. 

4  All  is  tranquil  and  serene. 

Calm  and  undisturbed  repose  ; 
There  no  cloud  can  intervene, 
There  no  angry  tempest  blows. 

5  'Mid  the  chorus  of  the  skies, 

'Mid  th'  angelic  lyres  above, 
Hark  !  their  songs  melodious  rise  — 
Songs  of  praise  to  Jesus'  love. 

1186.  L.    M.  Berridgb. 

Perfect  Felicity  in  Heaven. 

1  O  HAPPY  saints,  who  dwell  in  light, 
And  walk  with  Jesus,  clothed  in  white, 
Safe  landed  on  that  peaceful  shore 
"Where  pilgrims  meet  to  part  no  more. 

2  Released  from  sorrow,  toil,  and  strife, 
And  welcomed  to  an  endless  life. 
Their  souls  have  now  begun  to  prove 
The  height  and  depth  of  Jesus'  love. 

3  There,  gazing  on  his  beauteous  face, 
They  tell  the  wonders  of  his  grace, 
And,  while  they  sing  with  rapture  sweet, 
They  bow,  adoring,  at  his  feet. 

118?.  L.     M.  '  STEELE. 

The  Worship  of  Heaven . 

1  0  FOR.  a  sweet,  inspiring  ray,    * 
To  animate  our  feeble  strains. 
From  the  bright  realms  of  endless  day  — 
The  blissful  realms  where  Jesus  reigns  ! 
.  671 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

2  There,  low  before  his  glorious  throne. 

Adoring  saints  and  angels  fall, 
And,  with  delightful  worship,  own 

His  smile  their  bliss,  their  heaven,  their  all» 

3  Immortal  glories  crown  his  head, 

While  tuneful  hallelujahs  rise. 
And  love,  and  joy,  and  triumph  spread 
Through  all  th'  assemblies  of  the  skies. 

4  He  smiles,  and  seraphs  tune  their  songs 

To  boundless  rapture  while  they  gaze  ; 
Ten  thousand  thousand  joyful  tongues 
Resound  his  everlasting  praise. 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


1188 


L.  M..  Doddridge. 

One  Thing  needful, 

1  WHY  will  ye  waste  on  trifling  cares 
That  life  which  God's  compassion  spares, 
While,  in  the  various  range  of  thought, 
The  one  thing  needful  is  forgot  ? 

2  Shall  God  invite  you  from  above  ? 
Shall  Jesus  urge  his  dying  love  ? 

Shall  troubled  conscience  give  you  pain  ? 
And  all  these  pleas  unite  in  vain  ? 

3  Not  so  your  eyes  will  always  view 
Those  objects  which  you  now  pursue  ; 
Not  so  will  heaven  and  hell  appear 
When  death's  decisive  hour  is  near. 

4  Almighty  'God,  thy  grace  impart ; 
Fix  deep  conviction  on  each  heart ; 
Nor  let  us  waste  on  trifling  cares 
That  life  which  thy  compassion  spares. 

672 


MISCELLANEOXTS. 

1189.  S.    M.  DWIOHT. 

Come  to-day, 

1  YE  sinners,  fear  the  Lord 

While  yet  'tis  called  to-day  ; 
Soon  will  the  awful  voice  of  death 
Command  your  souls  away. 

2  Soon  will  the  harvest  close. 

The  summer  soon  be  o'er ; 
0  sinners,  then  your  injured  God  • 
Will  heed  your  cries  no  more. 

3  Then,  while  'tis  called  to-day, 

O,  hear  the  gospel's  sound ; 
Come,  sinners,  haste,  O,  haste  away, 
While  pardon  may  be  found. 

1190.  L.    M.  Wesley. 

Blessings  of  Wisdom, 

1  HAPPY  the  man  that  finds  the  grace, 
The  blessing  of  God's  chosen  race, 
The  wisdom  coming  from  above. 

The  faith  that  sweetly  works  by  love. 

2  Happy,  beyond  description,  he- 

Who  knows  "  the  Savior  died  for  me," 
The  gift  unspeakable  obtains. 
And  heavenly  understanding  gains. 

3  Wisdom  divine !  who  tells  the  price 
Of  wisdom's  costly  merchandise  ? 
Wisdom  to  silver  we  prefer. 

And  gold  is  dross  compared  to  her. 

4  Her  hands  are  filled  with  length  of  days, 
True  riches,  and  immortal  praise  ; 
Hiches  of  Christ  on  all  bestowed. 

And  honor  that  descends  from  God. 

5  Happy  the  man  who  wisdom  gains  : 
Thrice  happy  who  his  guest  retains  : 
He  owns,  and  shall  forever  own, 
Wisdom,  and  Christ,  and  heaven  are  one, 

57  673 


mSCELLANEOXrS. 

1191.  CM,  HosKiKs ; 

SJiortness  of  Time, 

1  THE  time  is  short ;  the  season  near, 

When  death  will  us  remove, 
To  leave  our  friends,  however  dear, 
:  And  all  we  fondly  love. 

2  The  time  is  short ;  sinners,  beware. 

Nor  trifle  time  away  ; 
The  word  of  great  salvation  hear. 
While  it  is  called  to-day. 

3  The  time  is  short ;  ye  rebels,  now 

To  Christ  the  Lord  submit ; 
To  mercy's  golden  seeptre  bow. 
And  fall  at  Jesus'  feet. 

4  The  time  is  short ;  ye  saints,  rejoice  ; 

The  Lord  will  quickly  come ; 
Soon  shall  you  hear  the  Bridegroom's  voice, 
To  call  you  to  your  home. 

5  The  time  is  short ;  the  moment#near, 
I  When  we  shall  dwell  above. 

And  be  forever  happy  there, 
With  Jesus,  whom  we  love. 

1192.  s.  M.  steem. 

GocTs  Absence  deprecated. 

1  0  THOU,  whose  mercy  hears 

Contrition's  humble  sigh ; 
Whose  hand,  indulgent,  wipes  the  tti^ars 
From  sorrow's  weeping  eye  ;  — 

2  See,  at  thy  throne  of  grace, 

A  wretched  wanderer  mourn  : 
Hast  thou  not  bid  me  seek  thy  face  ? 
Hast  thou  not  said,  Return  ? 

3  Shall  guilty  fears  prevail 

To  drive  me  from  thy  feet  ? 
0,  let  not  this'last  refuge  fail, 
This  only  safe  retreat. 
674 


J 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

4  Absent  from  thee,  my  Light, 

Without  one  cheering  ray, 
Through  dangers,  fears,  and  gloomy  night, 
How  desolate  my  way ! 

5  On  this  benighted  heart 

With  beams  of  mercy  shine, 
And  let  thy  voice  again  impart 
A  taste  of  joy  divine. 

1193  C.     M.  WATT8 

Inconstancy  lamented* 

1  WHY  is  my  heart  so  far  from  thee, 

My  God,  my  chief  delight  ? 
Why  are  my  thoughts  no  more  by  day 
With  thee  —  no  more  by  night  ? 

2  Why  should  my  foolish  passions  rove  ? 

Where  can  such  sweetness  be, 
As  I  have  tasted  in  thy  love. 
As  r  have  found  in  thee  ? 

3  When  my  forgetful  soul  renews 

The  savor  of  thy  grace, 
My  heart  presumes  I  cannot  lose 
The  relish  all  my  days. 

4  But  ere  one  fleeting  hour  is  past, 

The  flattering  world  employs 
Some  sensual  bait  to  seize  my  taste, 
And  to  pollute  my  joys. 

5  Then  I  repent  and  vex  my  soul, 

That  I  should  leave  thee  so  ; 
Where  will  those  wild  affections  roll, 
That  let  a  Savior  go  ? 

6  Wretch  that  I  am,  to  wander  thus 

In  chase  of  false  delight ! 
O,  let  me  sit  beneath  thy  cross, 
And  never  lose  the  sight. 
675 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

1194.  L.   M.  Stennett. 
Presence  of  Christ  promised. 

1  WHERE  two  or  three,  with  sweet  accord, 
Obedient  to  their  blessed  Lord, 

Meet  to  recount  his  acts  of  grace, 
And  offer  solemn  prayer  and  praise, -^ 

2  "There,"  saith  the  Savior,  "will  I  be 
Amid  this  little  company ; 

To  tliem  unveil  my  smiling  face, 
And  shed  my  glory  round  the  place." 

3  We  meet  at  thy  command,  dear  Lord,- 
Relying  on  thy  faithful  word  ; 

Now  send  thy  Spirit  from  above, 
Now  fill  our  hearts  with  heavenly  love. 

1195.  CM.  Watts. 

Obedience  better  than  Sacrifice. 

1  THUS  saith  the  Lord,  "  The  spacious  fields, 
And  flocks,  and  herds  are  mine ; 
O'er  all  the  cattle  of  the  hills 
I  claim  a  right  divine. 

.2  " I  ask  no  sheep  for  sacrifice, 

Nor  bullocks  burned  with  fire  ; 
To  hope  and  love,  to  pray  and  praise, 
Is  all  that  I  require. 

3  "  Call  upon  me  when  trouble's  near ; 
My  hand  shall  set  thee  free ; 
Then  shall  thy  thankful  lips  declare 
The  honors  due  to  me. 

,    4  "  The  man  who  offers  humble  praise, 
He  glorifies  me  best ; 
And  those  who  tread  my  holy  way«l 
Shall  my  salvation  taste." 
676 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

1196.  c.  M.  bbownb. 

Acceptable  Worship. 

1  WHEREWITH  shall  I  approach  the  Lord, 

And  bow  before  his  throne  ? 
0,  how  procure  his  kind  regard, 
And  for  my  guilt  atone  ? 

2  Shall  altars  flame,  and  victims  bleed, 

And  spicy  fumes  ascend  ? 
Will  these  my  earnest  wish  succeed, 
And  make  my  God  my  Friend  ? 

3  0,  no,  my  soul,  'twere  fruitless  all ; 

Such  offerings  are  vain  ; 
No  fatlings,  from  the  field  or  stall, 
His  favor  can  obtain. 

4  To  men  their  rights  I  must  allow, 

And  proofs  of  kindness  give ; 
To  God  with  humble  reverence  bow, 
And  to  his  glory  live. 

1197.  L.    M.  Hastings. 

Forgiveness  sought* 

1  FORGIVE  us,  Lord ;  to  thee  we  cry ; 

Forgive  us  through  thy  matchless  grace ; 
On  thee  alone  our  souls  rely ; 

Be  thou  our  strength  and  righteousness. 

2  Forgive  thou  us,  as  we  forgive 

The  ills  vfe  suffer  from  our  foes  ; 
Restore  us,  Lord,  and  bid  us  live ; 
O,  let  us  in  thine  arms  repose. 

3  Forgive  us,  for  our  guilt  is  great ; 

Our  wretched  souls  no  merit  claim ; 
For  sovereign  mercy  still  we  wait. 
And  ask  but  in  the  Savior's  name. 

4  Forgive  us,  O  thou  bleeding  Lamb  ! 

Thou  risen,  thou  exalted  Lord ! 
Thou  great  High  Priest,  our  souls  redeem, 
And  speak  the  pardon-sealing  word. 
57*  677 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


1198 


C.    M.  BoDEN*s  Coil. 

Forgiveness  of  Enemies* 

1  "FATHER,  forgive,"  the  Savior  cried, 

With  his  expiring  breath, 
And  drew  eternal  blessings  down 
On  those  who  wrought  his  death. 

2  Jesus,  this  wondrous  love  we  sing, 

And  whilst  we  sing,  admire ; 
Breathe  on  our  souls,  and  kindle  there 
The  same  celestial  lire. 

3  By  thine  example  ever  swayed, 

We  for  our  foes  will  pray  ; 
With  love  their  hatred,  and  their  curse 
With  blessings,  will  repay. 

1199.  C.    M.  Watts. 

The  brazen  Serpent^  or  looJdng  to  Jesus, 

1  SO  did  the  Hebrew  prophet  raise 

The  brazen  serpent  high  ; 
The  wounded  felt  immediate  ease, 
The  camp  forebore  to  die. 

2  "  Look  upward  in  the  dying  hour, 

And  live,"  the  prophet  cries ; 
But  Christ  performs  a  nobler  cure, 
When  Faith  lifts  up  her  eyes.  * 

3  High  on  the  cross  the  Savior  hung, 

High  in  the  heavens  he  reigns  ; 
Here  sinners,  by  the  serpent  stung, 
Look,  and  forget  their  pains. 

4  When  God's  own  Son  is  lifted  up, 

A  dying  world  revives  ; 
The  Jews  behold  the  glorious  hope, 
Th'  expiring  Gentile  lives. 
678 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

1200*  CM.  S.    STENN^Tt. 

The  converted  Thief* 

1  AS  on  the  cross  the  Savior  hung. 

And  wept,  and  bled,  and  died, 
He  poured  salvation  on  a  wretch 
That  languished  at  his  side. 

2  His  crimes,  with  inward  grief  and  sham«, 

The  penitent  confessed, 
Then  turned  his  dying  eyes  to  Christ, 
And  thus  his  prayer  addressed :  — 

3  "  Jesus,  thou  Son  and  Heir  of  heaven, 

Thou  spotless  Lamb  of  God, 
I  see  thee  bathed  in  sweat  and  tears, 
And  weltering  in  thy  blood. 

4  "  Yet  quickly  from  these  scenes  of  woe 

In  triumph  thou  shalt  rise. 
Burst  through  the  gloomy  shades  of  death, 
And  shine  above  the  sides. 

5  "  Amid  the  glories  of  that  world, 

Dear  Savior,  think  on  me. 
And  in  the  victories  of  thy  death 
Let  me  a  sharer  be." 

6  His  prayer  the  dying  Jesus  hears, 

And  instantly  replies, 
"  To-day  thy  parting  soul  shall  be 
With  me  in  paradise." 

1201.  C.    M.  Kelly. 

King  of  Kings  and  Lord  of  Lords, 

1  THE  head  that  once  was  crowned  with  thorns 

Is  crowned  with  glory  now  ; 
A  royal  diadem  adorns 
The  mighty  Victor's  brow. 

2  The  highest  place  that  heaven  affords 

Is  to  our  Jesus  given  ; 
The  King  of  kings  and  Lord  of  lords, 
He  reigns  o'er  earth  and  heaven ;  ■— 
679 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

3  The  joy  of  all  who  dwell  above^ 

The  joy  of  all  below, 
To  whom  he  manifests  his  love, 
And  grants  his  name  to  know. 

4  To  them  the  cross,  with  all  its  shame, 

With  all  its  grace,  is  given  ; 

Their  name  an  everlasting  name, 

Their  joy  the  joy  of  heaven. 

-     o  They  suffer  with  their  Lord  below, 
They  reign  with  him  above  ; 
Their  everlasting  joy  to  know 
The  mystery  of  his  love. 

1202.  C-  M.  m™. 

God  in  Christ. 

1  DEAREST  of  all  the  names  above, 

My  Savior  and  my  God, 
Who  can  resist  thy  heavenly  love,    ' 
Or  trifle  with  thy  blood  ? 

2  'Tis  by  the  merits  of  thy  death 

The  Father  smiles  again  ; 
'Tis  by  thine  interceding  breath 
The  Spirit  dwells  with  men. 

3  Till  God  in  human  flesh  I  see, 

My  thoughts  no  comfort  find ; 
The  holy,  just,  and  sacred  Three 
Are  terrors  to  my  mind. 

4  But  if  Immanuel's  face  appear. 

My  hope,  my  joy  begin  ; 
His  name  forbids  my  slavish  fear, 
His  grace  removes  my  sin. 

5  While  Jews  on  their  own  law  rely, 

And  Greeks  of  wisdom  boast, 
I  love  th'  incarnate  mystery, 
And  there  I  fix  my  trust. 
680 


J0SCELLANEOUS. 

1203.  ^-     M.  StBELB. 

Trusting  Christ  the  only  Refuge, 

1  THOU  only  Sovereign  of  my  aeart 

My  refuge,  my  almighty  Friend, 
And  can  my  soul  from  thee  depart, 
On  whom  alone  my  hopes  depend  ? 

2  Whither,  ah;  whither  shall  I  go, 

A  wretched  wanderer  from  my  Lord  ? 
Can  this  dark  world  of  sin  and  woe 
One  glimpse  of  happiness  afford? 

3  Eternal  life  thy  words  impart ; 

On  these  my  fainting  spirit  lives  ; 
Here  sweeter  comforts  cheer  my  heart 
Than  all  the  round  of  nature  gives. 

4  Let  earth's  alluring  joys  combine  ; 

While  thou. art  near,  in  vain  they  call ; 
One  smile,  one  blissful  smile  of  thine, 
My  gracious  Lord,  outweighs  them  all. 

5  Low  at  thy  feet  my  soul  would  lie  ; 

Here  safety  dwells,  and  peace  divine ; 
Still  let  me  live  beneath  thine  eye. 
For  life,  eternal  life,  is  thine. 

1204.  CM.  Swain. 

Christ  a  Friend. 

1  A  FRIEND  there  is ;  your  voices  join, 

Ye  saints,  to  praise  his  name, 
Whose  truth  and  kindness  are  divine, 
Whose  love's  a  constant  flame. 

2  When  most  we  need  his  helping  hand, 

This  Friend  is  always  near ; 
With  heaven  and  earth  at  his  command, 
He  waits  to  answer  prayer. 
^  When  frowns  appear  to  veil  his  face, 
And  clouds  surround  his  throne, 
He  hides  the  purpose  of  his  grace, 
To  make  it  better  known, 
6^i 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

4  And  if  our  dearest  comforts  fall 

Before  his  sovereign  will, 

He  never  takes  away  our  all ; 

Himself  he  gives  us  still. 

5  Our  sorrows  in  the  scale  he  weighs. 

And  measures  out  our  pains  : 
The  wildest  storm  his  will  obeys, 
His  word  its  rage  restrains. 

1205.  S.    M.  Percy  Chapel  CoiA. 

Christ  our  All. 

1  MY  Savior,  fill  my  soul 

With  holiness  and  peace  ; 
Arise  with  healing  in  thy  wings  ; 
Bid  sin  and  doubting  cease. 

2  May  things  beneath  the  sky 

Engross  my  heart  no  more  ; 
Be  thou  my  first,  my  chief  delight, 
My  soul's  unbounded  store. 

3  In  thee  all  treasures  lie  : 

From  thee  all  blessings  flow ; 
Thou  art  the  bliss  of  saints  above, 
The  joy  of  saints  below. 

4  O,  come  and  make  me  thine, 

A  sinner  saved  by  grace  ; 
Then  shall  I  sing,  with  loudest  strains, 
In  heaven,  thy  dwelling-place. 

1206.  L.    M.  Heginbotham. 

A  Savior  seen  in  the  Scriptures. 

1  NOW  let  my  soul,  eternal  King, 
To  thee  its  grateful  tribute  bring ; 
My  knee  with  humble  homage  bow, 
My  tongae  perform  its  solemn  vow. 

2  All  nature  sings  thy  boundless  love, 
In  worlds  below,  and  worlds  above ; 
But  in  thy  blessed  word  I  trace 
Diviner  wonders  of  thy  grace. 

682 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

3  There  what  delightful  truths  I  read ! 
There  I  behold  the  Savior  bleed ; 
His  name  salutes  my  listening  ear. 
Revives  my  heart,  and  checks  my  fear. 

4  There  Jesus  bids  my  sorrows  cease, 
And  gives  my  laboring  conscience  peace  ; 
There  lifts  my  grateful  passions  high, 
And  points  to  mansions  in  the  sky. 

5  For  love  like  this,  0,  let  my  song. 
Through  endless  years,  thy  praise  prolong ; 
Let  distant  climes  thy  name  adore, 

Till  time  and  nature  are  no  more. 

120?.  L.   M.  Watts. 

Divine  Authority  of  the  Bible, 

1  'TWAS  by  an  order  from  the  Lord 
The  ancient  prophets  spoke  his  word ; 
His  Spirit  did  their  tongue^  inspire. 

And  warm  their  hearts  with  heavenly  fire. 

2  Great  God,  mine  eyes  with  pleasure  look 
On  all  the  pages  of  thy  book  ; 

There  my  Redeemer's  face  I  see. 
And  read  his  name  who  died  for  me. 

3  Let  the  false  raptures  of  the  mind 
Be  lost  and  vanish  in  the  wind : 
Here  I  can  ^^  my  hope  secure ; 
This  is  thy  word,  and  must  endure. 

1208.  CM.         SpIR.  OP  THE  PsALMa. 

Works  of  Piety  rewarded. 

1  HOW  blest  the  children  of  the  Lord, 

Who,  walking  in  his  sight. 
Make  all  the  precepts  of  his  word 
Their  study  and  delight ! 

2  That  precious  wealth  shall  be  their  dower, 

Which  cannot  know  decay. 
Which  moth  or  rust  shall  ne'er  devour, 
Nor  spoiler  take  away. 
683 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

3  For  them  that  heavenly  light  shall  spread 

Whose  cheering  rays  illume 
The  darkest  hours  of  life,  and  shed 
A  halo  round  the  tomb. 

4  Their  works  of  piety  and  love, 

^         Performed  through  Christ,  their  Lord, 
•  ■      Forever  registered  above, 

Shall  meet  a  sure  reward. 

1209.  C.   M.  Watts. 

Justification  hy  Faith^  not  hy  Works, 

1  VAIN  are  the  hopes  the  sons  of  men 

On  their  own  works  liave  built ; 
c.*«si.     Their  hearts  by  nature  all  unclean, 
And  all  their  actions  guilt. 

2  Let  Jew  and  Gentile  stop  their  mouths, 

Without  a  murmuring  word, 
And  the  whole  race  of  Adam  stand 
Guilty  before  the  Lord. 

3  In  vain  we  ask  God's  righteous  law 

To  justify  us  now, 
Since  to  convince  and  to  condemn 
Is  all  the  law  can  do. 

4  Jesus,  how  glorious  is  thy  grace ! 

When  in  thy  name  we  trust. 
Our  faith  receives  a  righteousness 
That  makes  the  sinner  just. 

1210.  L.    M.  Harbod^s  Coll. 
The  true  Christian, 

1  THE  Christian  has  a  faith  divine. 
And  does  to  faith  obedience  join  ; 
Believes  the  truth-,  the  truth  obeys, 
And  constant  walks  in  holy  ways. 

2  The  Christian  is  a  man  of  God  ; 

He  takes  the  pure,  the  heavenly  road 
All,  his  affections  rise  above, 
And  all  his  heart  is  full  of  love. 
684 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

3  The  Christian  shines  with  lustre  bright ; 
His  understanding's  full  of  light ; 

To  Jesus  Christ  he's  wholly  given, 
And  is,  indeed,  a  form  o&  heaven. 

4  To  thee,  O  Lord,  my  soul  aspires, 
And  kindles  with  seraphic  fires  ; 
The  real  Christian  I  would  be, 
And  live  for  Him  who  died  for  me. 

1211.  S.    M.  Weslkt. 

Homehold  Consecration. 

1  THE  power  to  bless  my  house 

Belongs  to  God  alone  ; 
Yet  rendering  him  my  constant  vows, 
He  sends  his  blessings  down. 

2  Shall  I  not,  then,  engage 

My  house  to  serve  the  Lord  ; 
To  search  the  soul-converting  page. 
And  feed  upon  his  word  ;  — 

3  To  ask,  with  faith  and  hope, 

The  grace  which  he  supplies. 
In  prayer  and  praise  to  offer  up 
Their  daily  sacrifice  ? 

4  Let  each  his  sin  eschew, 

Through  thy  restraining  grace. 
Our  father  Abraham's  steps  pursue, 
And  walk  in  all  thy  ways. 

5  Savior  of  men,  incline 

The  hearts  which  thou  hast  made. 
Which  thou  hast  bought  with  blood  divine, 
To  ask  thy  promised  aid. 

6  Me  and  my  house  receive. 

Thy  household  to  increase ; 
And  let  us  in  thy  favor  live, 
And  let  us  die  in  peace. 
58  685 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

1212.  C.   M.  Watts. 

Delight  in  God  and  his  Word, 

1  THOU  art  my  portion.  O  my  God  ; 
Soon  as  I  Know  thy  way, 
My  heart  makes  haste  t'  obey  thy  word, 
And  suffers  no  delay. 
.    2  I  choose  the  path  of  heavenly  truth, 
And  glory  in  my  choice  ; 
■'i  Not  all  the  riches  of  the  earth  ^  y  4  r 

*?  Could  make  me  so  rejoice.  ■'-  X  ^1 

3  The  testimonies  of  thy  grace 

I  set  before  my  eyes  ;  rv 

Thence  I  derive  my  daily  strength, 
And  there  my  comfort  lies. 

4  If  once  I  wander  from  thy  path, 

I  think  upon  my  ways, 
Then  turn  my  feet  to  thy  commands,     * 
And  trust  thy  pardoning  grace. 

5  Now  I  am  thine,  forever  thine  ;  ,  ' 

0,  save  thy  servant,  Lord  ; 
Thou  art  my  shield,  my  hiding-place ; 
My  hope  is  in  thy  word. 

1213.  C.    M.  Sel.  Hymns. 

Prayer  f 07'  Salvation  of  Children. 

1  GREAT  God,  we  would  to  thee  make  known 

Each  fond,  parental  care  ; 
For  this  we  gather  round  thy  throne. 
And  bring  our  children  there. 

2  We  ask  not  wealth,  long  life,  or  fame,    "' 

Or  aught  the  world  can  give  ; 
May  they  but  glorify  thy  name, 
And  to  thy  honor  live. 
.    8  This  is  the  burden  of  our  prayer : 
When  from  our  bosoms  riven, 
May  they  be  objects  of  thy  care. 
And  heirs,  at  last,  of  heaven. 
686 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

1214.  C.   M.  Ch.  Psalmist. 

Parental  Solicitude* 

1  HOW  can  we  see  the  children,  Lord, 

In  love  that  thou  hast  given, 

Remain  regardless  of  thj  word. 

Without  a  hope  of  heaven  ? 

2  How  can  we  see  them  tread  the  path 

That  leads  to  endless  death. 
Thus  adding  to  thy  fearful  wrath 
With  every  moment's  breath  ? 

3  Lord,  hear  the  parents'  earnest  cry,      '    '^, 

And  save  our  children  dear  ; 
Now  send  thy  Spirit  from  on  high, 
And  fill  them  with  thy  fear. 

4  0,  make  them  love  thy  holy  law, 

And  joyful  walk  therein ; 
Their  hearts  to  new  obedience  draw '^kI 
Save  them  from  every  sin. 

1215.  L.    M.  Stowell. 

The  Mercy  Seat. 

1  FROM  every  stormy  wind  that  blows, 
From  every  swelling  tide  of  woes,  >- 
There  is  a  calm,  a  sure  retreat ;                 L  wi 
'Tis  found  before  the  mercy  seat. 

2  There  is  a  place  where  Jesus  sheds 
The  oil  of  gladness  on  our  heads  — 
A  place  of  all  on  earth  most  sweet ; 
It  is  the  blood-bought  mercy  seat. 

3  There  is  a  scene  where  spirits  blend. 
Where  friend  holds  fellowship  with  friend ; 
Though  sundered  far,  by  faith  they  meet 
Around  one  common  mercy  seat. 

4  There,  there,  on  eagle  wings  we  soar; 
And  sin  and  sense  molest,  no  more ; 

And  Heaven  comes  down  our  souls  to  greet, 
And  glory  crowns  the  mercy  seat. 
687 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

1216.  L-  M.  wa™. 

Waiting  at' the  Throne  of  Grace. 

1  FROM  deep  distress  and  troubled  thoughts, 

To  thee,  my  God,  I  raise  my  cries ; 
If  thou  severely  mark  our  faults, 
No  flesh  can  stand  before  thine  eyes. 

2  But  thou  hast  built  thy  throne  of  grace,  % 

Dispensing  pardons  freely  there, 
That  sinners  may  approach  thy  face. 
And  hope  and  love,  as  well  as  fear. 

3  As  the  benighted  pilgrims  wait,  S 

And  long  and  wish  for  breaking  day, 
.    So  waits  my  soul  before  thy  gate  : 

When  will  my  God  his  face  display  ? 

4  My  trust  is  fixed  upon  thy  word,  h 

Nor  shall  I  trust  thy  word  in  vain  ; 

Let  mourning  souls  address  the  Lord, 

And  find  relief  from  all  their  pain. 

5  His  love  is  great,  and  large  his  grace, 

Through  the  redemption  of  his  Son ; 
He  turns  our  feet  from  sinful  ways, 

And  pardons  what  our  hands  have  done. 

1217.  C.    M.  Watt*. 

A  Prayer  for  the  Afflicted, 

1  HEAR  me,  0  God,  nor  hide  thy  face ;    -. 

But  answer,  lest  I  die  ; 
Hast  thou  not  built  a  throne  of  grace, 
To  hear  when  sinners  cry  ?  -  v 

2  As  on  some  lonely  building's  top  fi ' 

The  sparrow  tells  her  moan. 
Far  from  the  tents  of  joy  and  hope 
I  sit  and  grieve  alone. 

3  But  thou  forever  art  the  same,  fe 

O  my  eternal  God  ; 
^f   Ages  to  come  shall  know  thy  name^ 
And  spread  thy  works  abroad. 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

4  Thou  wilt  arise  and  show  thy  face, 

Nor  will  my  Lord  delay 
Beyond  th'  appointed  hour  of  grace, 
That  long-expected  day. 

5  He  hears  his  saints,  he  knows  their  cry, 

And,  by  mysterious  ways, 
Redeems  the  prisoners  doomed  to  die, 
And  fills  their  tongues  with  praise. 

1218-  S.    M.  Beddomk. 

Nearness  to  the  Lord. 

1  WHEN  sorrows  round  us  roll, 

And  comforts  w^e  have  none, 
Dear  Savior,  say  that  thou  art  ours, 
And  all  our  griefs  are  gone. 

2  Is  there  no  friend  to  cheer 

Li  times  of  deep  distress  ? 
A  smile  from  thee  will  help  to  bear, 
Or  make  the  burden  less. 

3  Though  in  the  gloomy  vale 

Of  death,  we  fear  no  harm, 
Supported  by  thy  powerful  grace. 
Reclining  on  thine  arm. 

4  This  is  our  utmost  wish, 

*  O  Lord  —  that  thou  wouldst  be 

Forever,  ever  near  to  us, 
And  keep  us  near  to  thee. 

1219.  L.  M.  wa™. 

Abraham  offerii%.;his  Son. 

1  SAINTS,  at  your  heavenly  Father's  word, 
Give  up  your  comforts  to  the  Lord ; 

He  shall  restore  what  you  resign, 
Or  grant  you  blessings  more  divine. 

2  So  Abraham,  with  obedient  hand. 
Led  forth  his  son  at  God's  command ; 
The  wood,  the  fire,  the  knife,  he  took ; 
His  arm  prepared  the  dreadful  stroke. 

58  *  689 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

3  "  Abrah  m,  forbear,"  the  angel  cried ; 

"  Thy  faith  is  known  ;  thy  love  is  tried  5 
Thy  son  shall  live,  and  in  thy  seed 
Shall  the  whole  earth  be  blest  indeed." 

4  Just  in  the  last  distressing  hour,  S 
The  Lord  displays  delivering  power ; 
The  mount  of  danger  is  the  place 
Where  we  shall  see  surprising  grace. 

1220.  L-    M.  Steele. 

Happy  Poverty. 

1  YE  humble  souls,  complain  no  more  ;        a. 
Let  faith  survey  your  future  store  ; 

How  happy,  how  divinely  blest. 
The  sacred  words  of  truth  attest. 

2  When  conscious  grief  laments  sincere,      ^ 
And  pours  the  penitential  tear, 

Hope  points  to  your  dejected  eyes 
The  bright  reversion  in  the  skies. 

3  In  vain  the  sons  of  wealth  and  pride         '^. 
Despise  your  lot,  your  hopes  deride ; 

In  vain  they  boast  their  Httle  stores  ; 
Trifles  are  theirs,  a  kingdom  yours  ;  — 

4  A  kingdom  of  immense  delight, 
Where  health,  and  peace,  and  joy  unite  ;  • 
Where  unde dining  pleasures  rise, 

And  every  want  hath  full  supplies. 

1221,  S.    M.  Hastings. 

Afflictions  blessed, 

I  1  HOW  tender  is  thy  hand,  -^ 

*  O  thou  most  gracious  Lord  I 

Afflictions  came  at  thy  command. 
And  left  us  at  thy  word. 
,    V  2  How  gentle  was  the  rod 

That  chastened  us  for  sin  ! 
How  soon  we  found  a  smiling  God 
Where  deep  distress  had  been  I 

690 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

3  A  Father's  hand  we  felt, 

A  Father's  love  we  knew  ; 

'Mid  tears  of  penitence  we  knelt. 

And  found  his  promise  true. 

4  Now  will  we  bless  the  Lord, 

And  in  his  strength  confide  : 
Jehovah  ever  be  adored  ; 
There  is  no  God  beside. 

1222.  C.     M.  B.BAKTON, 

At  Evening  Time  it  shall  be  light* 

1  WE  journey  through  a  vale  of  tears, 

By  many  a  cloud  o'ercast, 
And  worldly  cares  and  worldly  fears 
Go  with  us  to  the  last. 

2  Not  to  the  last :  thy  word  hath  said,  — 

Could  we  but  read  aright,  - — 
Poor  pilgrim,  lift  in  hope  thy  head ; 
At  eve  it  shall  be  light. 

3  Though  earth-born  shadows  now  may  shroud 

Thy  thorny  path  a  while, 
God's  blessed  word  can  part  each  cloud, 
And  bid  the  sunshine  smile. 

4  Only  believe,  in  living  faith. 

His  love  and  power  divine. 
And  ere  thy  sun  shall  set  in  death, 
His  light  shall  round  thee  shine. 

5  When  tempest  clouds  are  dark  on  high, 

His  bow  of  love  and  peace 
Shines  sweetly  in  the  Vaulted  sky  — 
A  pledge  that  storms  shall  cease. 

6  Hold  on  thy  way,  with  hope  unchilled, 

By  faith,  and  not  by  sight, 
And  thou  shalt  own  his  word  fulfilled  — 
At  eve  it  shall  be  light. 
691 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

1223.  c.  M.  cowpBB. 

The  Instability  of  worldly  Enjoyments, 

1  THE  evils  that  beset  our  path 

Who  can  prevent  or  cure  ? 
We  stand  upon  the  brink  of  death 
When  most  we  seem  secure. 

2  If  we  to-daj  sweet  peace  possess. 

It  soon  may  be  withdrawn  ; 
Some  change  may  plunge  us  in  distress 
Before  to-morrow's  dawn. 
8  Disease  and  pain  invade  our  health, 
And  find  an  easy  prey  ; 
And  oft,  when  least  expected,  wealth 
Takes  wings  and  flies  away. 
4c  The  grounds  from  which  we  look  for  fruit 
Have  often  yielded  pain  ; 
A  worm  unseen  attacks  the  root,  ' 

And  all  our  hopes  are  vain. 
5  Since  sin  has  filled  the  earth  with  woe, 
And  creatures  fade  and  die, 
Lord,  wean  our  hearts  from  things  below, 
And  ^^  our  hopes  on  high. 

1224.  C.     M.  NEEDHAltf. 

Sirfficiency  of  Grace. 

1  KIND  are  the  words  that  Jesus  speaks, 

To  cheer  the  drooping  saint : 
<^  My  grace  sufficient  is  for  you. 
Though  nature's  powers  may  faint. 

2  "  My  grace  its  glories  shall  display,  > 

And  make  your  griefs  remove  ; 
Your  weakness  shall  the  triumphs  tell 
Of  boundless  power  and  love." 
8  What  though  my  griefs  are  not  removed  ? 
Yet  why  should  I  despair  ? 
For  if  my  Savior's  arm  support, 
I  can  the  burden  bear, 
692 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

4  0  thou,  my  Savior  and  my  Lord, 

^Tis  good  to  trust  thy  name ; 
Thy  power,  thy  faithfuhiess,  and  love 
"Will  ever  be  the  same. 

5  Weak  as  I  am,  yet  through  thy  grace 

I  all  things  can  perform, 
And,  smiling,  triumph  in  thy  name 
Amid  the  raging  storm. 

1225.  CM.  DODDRIDGiS. 

Divine  Goodness  in  moderating  Afflictions, 

1  GREAT  Euler  of  all  nature's  frame, 

We  own  thy  power  divine  ; 
We  hear  thy  breath  in  every  storm, 
For  all  the  winds  are  thine. 

2  Wide  as  they  sweep  their  sounding  way 

They  work  thy  sovereign  will ; 
And  awed  by  thy  majestic  voice, 
Confusion  shall  be  still. 

3  Thy  mercy  tempers  every  blast 

To  them  that  seek  thy  face, 
And  mingles  with  the  tempest's  roar 
The  whispers  of  thy  grace. 

4  Those  gentle  whispers  let  me  hear, 

Till  all  the  tumult  cease  ; 
And  gales  of  paradise  shall  lull 
My  weary  soul  to  peace. 

1226.  L.     M.  WATTS 

God  reigns  in  Zion, 

1  LET  Zion  in  her  King  rejoice. 

Though  tyrants  rage,  and  kingdoms  rise 
He  utters  his  almighty  voice  — 
The  nations  melt,  the  tumult  dies. 

2  From  sea  to  sea,  through  all  the  shores, 

He  makes  the  noise  of  battle  cease ; 
When  from  on  high  his  thunder  roars, 
He  awes  the  trembling  world  to  peace. 
693 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

3  "  Be  still,  and  learn  that  I  am  God ; 

ril  be  exalted  o'er  the  lands  ; 
I  will  be  known  and  feared  abroad ; 
But  still  my  throne  in  Zion  stands." 

4  0  Lord  of  hosts,  almighty  King, 

While  we  so  near  thy  presence  dwell, 
Our  faith  shall  sit  secure,  and  smg 
Defiance  to  the  gates  of  hell. 

J227 .  ^'    ^^-  Montgomery/''^ 

The  Paiioply  of  Truth, 

1  BEHOLD  the  Christian  warrior  stand 

Li  all  the  armor  of  his  God ; 
The  Spirit's  sword  is  in  his  hand ; 
His  feet  are  with  the  gospel  shod. 

2  Li  panoply  of  truth  complete,  ' 

Salvation's  helmet  on  his  head, 
With  righteousness  a  breastplate  meet, 

And  faith's  broad  shield  before  him  spread,-— 

3  Undaunted  to  the  field  he  goes  ; 

Yet  vain  were  skill  and  valor  there, 
Unless,  to  foil  his  legion  foes,. 

He  takes  the  trustiest  weapon,  prayer. 

4  Thus,  strong  in  his  Redeemer's  strength, 

Sin,  death,  and  hell  he  tramples  down, 
Fights  the  good  fight,  and  wins,  at  length, 
Through  mercy,  an  immortal  crown. 

1,228.  s.  M.  va.sel/  "" 

Love  to  the  Saints, 

1  I  LOVE  the  sons  of  grace. 

The  heirs  of  bliss  divine, 
Who  walk  in  paths  of  righteousness, 
And  fly  from  every  sin. 

2  They  will  my  faults  reprove  i 

When  heedlessly  I  err : 
How  do  I  prize  their  faithful  love, 
Their  kind  and  tender  care  ! 
694 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

3  They  Jesus'  image  bear : 

How  lovely  is  the  sight ! 
They  shall  at  length  with  him  appear 
In  everlasting  light. 

4  They  love  the  Father's  name, 

And  gladly  do  his  will ; 
They  humbly  follow  Christ,  the  '^amb, 
In  purity  and  zeal. 

5  Their  footsteps  I'll  pursue 

With  vigor  till  I  die, 
Eejoicing  in  the  pleasing  view 
Of  meeting  them  on  high.  r^ 

6  It  is  a  sweet  employ 

To  join  in  worship  here  ; 

But  how  divine  will  be  the  joy 

To  see  each  other  there  ! 

1229.  L.    M.  Wesley 

The  final  Conflagration, 

1  THE  great  archangel's  trump  shall  sound, 

"While  twice  ten  thousand  thunders  roar, 
Tear  up  the  graves,  and  cleave  the  ground, 
And  make  the  greedy  sea  restore. 

2  The  raging  deep  shall  yield  her  dead, 

The  earth  no  more  her  slain  conceal ; 
Sinners  shall  lift  their  guilty  head. 
And  shrink  to  see  a  yawning  hell. 

3  But  we,  who  now  our  Lord  confess, 

And  faithful  to  the  end  endure. 
Shall  stand  in  Jesus'  righteousness  — • 
Stand  as  the  Rock  of  Ages  sure. 

4  We,  while  the  stars  from  heaven  shall  fall, 

And  mountains  are  on  mountains  hurled, 
Shall  stand  unmoved  amidst  them  aU, 
And  smile  to  see  a  burning  world. 
695 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

6  By  faith  we  now  transcend  the  skies, 
And  on  that  ruined  world  look  down ; 

"x  By  love  above  all  height  we  rise, 
And  share  the  everlasting  throne. 

1230.  C.   M.  Wesley. 

The  Prospect  joyous, 

\         1  AND  let  this  feeble  body  fail. 
And  let  it  faint  or  die, 
,  My  soul  shall  quit  the  mournful  vale. 
And  soar  to  worlds  on  high ; 
Shall  join  the  disembodied  saints. 

And  find  its  long-sought  rest  —     '^ 
That  only  bliss  for  which  it  pants  — 
In  the  Redeemer*s  breast. 

2  In  hope  of  that  immortal  crown, 

I  now  the  cross  sustain, 
And  gladly  wander  up  and  down. 

And  smile  at  toil  and  pain  ; 
T,;  I  sufier  on  my  threescore  years,  / 

Till  my  Deliverer  come 
And  wipe  away  his  servant's  tears, 

And  take  his  exile  home. 

3  0,  what  hath  Jesus  bought  for  me  ?  »•    -    ' 

Before  my  ravished  eyes 
Bivers  of  life  divine  I  see, 

And  trees  of  paradise  ; 
,  I  see  a  world  of  spirits  bright,  ^  « 

Who  taste  the  pleasures  there  : 
They  all  are  robed  in  spotless  white, 

And  conquering  palms  they  bear. 

4  0,  what  are  all  my  sufferings  here,  "^  ^> 

If,  Lord,  thou  comit  me  meet 
"With  that  enraptured  host  t'  appear, 
And  worship  at  thy  feet ! 
696 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

Give  joy  or  grief,  give  ease  or  pain, 

Take  life  or  friends  away ; 
But  give  me  life  and  friends  again 

In  that  eternal  day. 

1231.  L.    M.  Newtok. 

Heaven  seen  hy  Faith. 

1  AS  when  the  weary  traveller  gains 

The  height  of  some  commanding  hill, 
His  heart  revives  if  o'er  the  plains 

He  sees  his  home,  though  distant  still,  — 

2  So  when  the  Christian  pilgrim  views, 

By  faith,  his  mansion  in  the  skies, 
The  sight  his  fainting  strength  renews. 
And  wings  his  speed  to  reach  the  prize. 

3  The  hope  of  heaven  his  spirit  cheers ; 

No  more  he  grieves  for  sorrows  past, 
Nqr  any  future  conflict  fears, 
So  he  may  safe  arrive  at  last. 

4  0  Lord,  on  thee  our  hopes  we  stay 

To  lead  us  on  to  thine  abode, 
Assured  thy  love  will  far  o'erpay 
The  hardest  labors  of  the  road. 

1232.  C.   M.  WATm 

The  everlasting  Song* 

1  EARTH  has  engrossed  my  love  too  long ; 

'Tis  time  I  lift  mine  eyes 
Upwards,  dear  Father,  to  thy  throne. 
And  to  my  native  skies. 

2  There  the  blest  Man,  my  Savior,  sits,  — 

The  God,  how  bright  he  shines  !  — 
And  scatters  infinite  delights 
On  all  the  happy  minds. 

3  Seraphs,  with  elevated  strains, 

Circle  the  throne  around, 
And  move  and  charm  tlie  starry  plains 
"With  an  immortal  sound. 

69  697  ^ 


i>oxoi:-aoiEs. 

4  Jesus,  the  Lord,  their  harps  employs ; 

Jesus,  my  love,  they  sing ; 
Jesus,  the  life  of  both  our  joys. 
Sounds  sweet  from  every  string. 

5  Now  let  me  mount,  and  join  their  song, 

And  be  an  angel  too ; 
My  heart,  my  hand,  my  ear,  my  tongue, 
Here's  joyful  work  for  you. 

6  I  would  begin  the  music  here, 

And  so  my  soul  should  rise  ; 
O  for  some  heavenly  notes  to  bear 
My  passions  to  the  skies ! 


DOXOLOGIES, 


1.  L.  M. 

PRAISE  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  iflow; 
Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below ; 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  host ; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 


2.  L.M. 


3. 


TO  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  three  in  one, 
Be  honor,  praise,  and  glory  given 
By  all  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven. 

C.  M. 


LET  God,  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 

And  Spirit  be  adored, 
Where  there  are  works  to  make  him  known, 

Or  saints  to  love  the  Lord. 
698 


DOXOLOGIESa 

4.  C.  M. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
One  God,  whom  we  adore, 

Be  glory  as  it  was,  is  now, 
And  sRall  be  evermore. 

5.  s.  M. 

YE  angels  round  the  throne 
And  saints  that  dwell  below, 

Adore  the  Father,  love  the  Son, 
And  bless  the  Spirit  too. 

6.  H.  M. 

TO  God  the  Father's  throne 
Your  highest  honors  raise  ; 

Glory  to  God  the  Son  ; 
To  God  the  Spirit  praise. 


With  all  our  powers, 
Eternal  King, 


Thy  name  we  sing. 
While  faith  adores. 


7. 


8. 


9. 


7s. 

SING  we  to  our  God  above 
Praise  eternal  as  his  love  : 
Praise  him,  all  ye  heavenly  host  — 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

8s  &  7s,  6  L. 

GLOEY  be  to  God  the  Father, 

Glory  be  to  God  the  Son, 
Glory  be  to  God  the  Spirit, 

Everlasting  three  in  one  : 
Thee  let  heaven  and  earth  adore 
Now,  henceforth,  and  evermore. 

8s  &  7s. 

PRAISE  the  God  of  all  creation ; 
Praise  the  Father's  boundless  love  i 
699 


DOXOLOGIES. 

Praise  the  Lamb,  our  expiation, 
Piiest  and  King,  enthroned  above  ; 

Praise  the  Fountain  of  salvation  — 
Him  by  whom  our  spirits  live ; 

Undivided  adoration  ^ 

To  the  one  Jehovah  give. 

[0.  8s,  7s,  &  4. 

GREAT  Jehovah,  we  adore  thee, 
God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 

God  the  Spirit,  joined  in  glory- 
On  the  same  eternal  throne  : 

Endless  praises 
To  Jehovah,  three  in  one. 

11.  L.  P.  M. 

NOW  to  the  great  and  sacred  Three, 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  be 

Eternal  praise  and  glory  given. 
Through  all  the  worlds  where  God  is  known, 
By  all  the  angels  near  the  throne. 

And  all  the  saints  in  earth  and  heaven. 


12. 


C.  p.  M. 


TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost 
Be  praise  amid  the  heavenly  host, 

And  in  the  church  below  ; 
From  whom  all  creatures  draw  their  breath, 
By  whom  redemption  blest  the  earth, 

From  whom  all  comforts  flow. 

13.  c.  M. 

IN  hope  to  join  th'  angelic  host 
And  all  the  ransomed  throng, 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost 
We  raise  the  grateful  song. 

^  700 


DOXOLOGIES. 

14.  6s&4s. 

TO  God  — the  Father,  Son, 
And  Spirit  —  three  in  one  — 

All  praise  be  given  : 
Crown  him  in  every  song ; 
To  him  your  hearts  belong ; 
u,,iA  all  his  praise  prolong 

On  earth,  in  heaven. 

15.  7s  &  6s. 

TO  thee  be  praise  forever, 

Thou  glorious  King  of  kings  ; 
Thy  wondrous  love  and  favor 

Each  ransomed  spirit  sings  : 
We'll  celebrate  thy  glory, 

With  all  thy  saints  above, 
And  shout  the  joyful  story 

Of  thy  redeeming  lor^. 

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